"Teachers play a key role in the lives of their pupils or students as well as in the community in general, even though they might not always be aware of their decisive role and their responsibility. Marijanca Ajša Vižintin stresses this fact in her book, highlights the importance of teacher training in the area of intercultural education and presents an insightful summary of the situation concerning teaching migrant and refugee children, particularly in her home country, Slovenia. By comparing and contrasting it with the situation in other countries, the author offers a useful overview and provides easy access to a wide range of information including statistics, educational policies and various countries' approaches to migrants as well as refugees. This solid theoretical basis is accompanied by guidelines and recommendations focused on practice, encouraging us to be active and not only tolerant. Marijanca Ajša Vinžintin´s book is appealing to read because of its interdisciplinary approach. Moreover, it clearly illustrates the complexity of the issues discussed, such as multiple language acquisition and hyphenated identity. This book is essential not just for educators but also for any professionals, including those aspiring to work with children, who are eager to learn, shoulder responsibility, and shift their perspectives."

Linda Krahula Doleží Head of the Language Centre of Masaryk University Brno, Czech Republic