Nadeen Ruiz - Multilingualism
Nadeen Ruiz, Professor Emeritus Bilingual Multicultural Education, California State University, Sacramento, is a resident of Bainbridge Island. She and a colleague authored, Enhancing Multilingual Development (2026). "Whether shared in work settings or studied as a supplemental
textbook at universities, this book has as its central goal to provide current
and future professionals with a foundational understanding of multilingualism.
The overwhelming majority of work settings-- medicine, law, technology,
business, allied health, engineering, construction, retail, manufacturing,
entertainment, and so on-- depend entirely on effective communication among
colleagues to be successful."
This accessible volume presents an up-to-date overview of
how young children, older youth, and adults develop multilingual proficiencies.
Importantly, it highlights an assets view of multilingualism, offering clear
recognition that multilingual competencies are both functional and highly
valued in communities across the globe.
