Preserving Languages in the New Millennium: Indigenous Bilingual Children's Books

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Hadawy, Nancy L.; Young, Terrell A.
Journal
Childhood Education
Details
Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
BE025474
Published Date
07-17-2015 3:55 PM
Published Year
2014
Number of Pages
7
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Abstract
As increasing numbers of indigenous languages are rapidly disappearing in the new millennium, language preservation efforts through education and intergenerational language use have become crucial. This article examines the importance of bilingual children's literature from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand as a powerful tool for reviving and creating awareness about indigenous languages. The discussions around oral storytelling practices, interlingual texts, and translation issues raise valid concerns about indigenous language preservation and their integration with majority languages.
Topics
Reading
Native American and Alaska Native Children
Literacy
Home Environment and Language Practices
Heritage and Indigenous Language Programs
Bilingualism