This highly engaging, beautifully crafted volume advances our understanding of what it means to authentically apply applied linguistics. Chapters highlight how (and why) applied linguistics scholars can (and should) do more to make our findings relevant, to more meaningfully partner with communities, and to more fully engage with the world around us. * Kendall A. King, Professor of Second Language Education, University of Minnesota, USA * A beautiful book. It shows us the courageous and tenacious work of linguists and language specialists reaching out to engage with others around public issues and advocacy. From addressing local health crises for immigrant communities, to reforming US census categories, to enabling multilingualism in art and theatre workshops and much more, why else do research, if not to touch lives? * Nancy H. Hornberger, Professor Emerita, University of Pennsylvania, USA * At last! This volume offers answers for those wondering how our applied linguistics practice can address injustices, shift public policy, transform conditions for minoritized people and local communitieschange the world! Offering concrete, detailed examples, these authors reveal the possibilities, beauty, and richness of public- and community-engaged work without glossing over its messiness. Rymes Afterword dazzles. * Suhanthie Motha, Associate Professor, University of Washington, USA *
