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Discover the power and beauty of our world’s languages!
My Language Rights invites young readers into the rich tapestry of multilingual communities. Through clear, engaging text and bold illustrations, children explore how our words carry our memories, heritage, and cultural identity.
This timely picture book presents a child-friendly manifesto for linguistic rights, celebrating the fundamental freedom to speak and learn in our mother tongues. Drawing from her experience as an educator, Judy Thompson crafts this essential message in collaboration with Spanish artist Tete Garcia, whose colorful artwork illuminates these important concepts for young readers.
Perfect for:
- Educators and Librarians: An invaluable resource for exploring cultural identity and human rights in an accessible way.
- Families: A thoughtful choice for multicultural households, sparking important conversations about language and heritage.
- Young Language Learners: An empowering book that validates children's experiences with multiple languages.
Drawing from PEN International's Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights, My Language Rights is a vital non-fiction picture book that educates and inspires, showing readers of all ages why protecting our diverse linguistic heritage matters.
“This inclusive, beautiful picture book is a celebration and affirmation of linguistic diversity and diversity in general … The Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights … is mentioned as the inspiration for this simple but powerful picture book … Kids with diverse backgrounds who are bilingual or multilingual will appreciate this celebratory book!”
—Laura Gardner, Youth Services Book Review
“This is a powerful book, which emboldens children to value their cultural identity. It celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity, and encourages us to strive to preserve it.”
—Alice Ellerby, JUNO Magazine
“This should be in classrooms and libraries across the world to protect and encourage all languages.”
—Erin Hamilton, My Shelves are Full
“My Language Rights is a wonderful way of allowing children to understand that they matter and so does their language. It is suitable for all in Year 2 and above with ease. The book serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of language in shaping our identities and connecting us to our heritage.”
—Matt Wilson, Just Imagine
“My Language Rights is an exuberant and empowering picture book that celebrates the diversity of language and multilingualism.”
—Phoebe Demeger, CLPE
“This book does a great job of highlighting the importance of languages and advocates for this cause.”
—Theo and Mum, Books Up North