My Language Rights offers young children information that they can use in daily life, and that may not be accessible to them by other means.
Drawing on
the Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights from PEN International, the book
empowers children and their families to use and protect all languages - be they
big or small, strange or familiar, easy or difficult!
The book itself is colourful and friendly, speaking to children about the fun and special qualities of different languages. It delights in their right to hear, sense and ultimately embrace the importance of their own language.
Through
celebrating words, traditions, diversity, different abilities and many of the
other marvellous things that multi-cultural sharing can bring, the book
promotes positivity and upliftment.
The
illustrations are vibrant and happy, with a steadiness and continuity of
character and style that supports and enhances the words on the page.
In our chaotic and imperfect world, where it is so often children who miss out on the basic, fundamental human rights, this book is a most welcome addition.
Title: My Language Rights – A Child’s Right To Their Language
Author: Judy Thompson
Illustrator: Tete Garcia
Publisher: Scribble, $24.99
Publication Date: 4 February 2025
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781761380488
For Ages: 2 - 6
Type: Picture Book
