Storytelling as an outlet for restoration and peacebuilding: An introduction to the Special Issue

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TESOL JournalEarly View e763 EDITORIAL Storytelling as an outlet for restoration and peacebuilding: An introduction to the Special Issue Luis Javier Pentón Herrera, Corresponding Author Luis Javier Pentón Herrera [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-8865-8119 Akademia Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w WarszawieSearch for more papers by this authorEthan Trinh, Ethan Trinh orcid.org/0000-0002-9555-0122 Georgia State UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorGloria Park, Gloria Park Indiana University of PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this author Luis Javier Pentón Herrera, Corresponding Author Luis Javier Pentón Herrera [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-8865-8119 Akademia Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w WarszawieSearch for more papers by this authorEthan Trinh, Ethan Trinh orcid.org/0000-0002-9555-0122 Georgia State UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorGloria Park, Gloria Park Indiana University of PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 03 October 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.763Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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