Uma Menon
My Mother's Tongues: A Weaving of Languages
My Mother's Tongues: A Weaving of Languages
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A sixteen-year-old daughter of immigrants writes a debut book about the benefits of multilingualism, celebrating the gift that can transport people across borders and around the world.
Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
In a captivating debut penned by a sixteen-year-old daughter of immigrants, this ode to the power of multilingualism emerges as a testament to the enduring advantages of speaking multiple languages. Sumis mother, hailing from India, possesses the remarkable ability to fluently speak two languages, Malayalam and English. She effortlessly switches between these languages, effortlessly adapting her speech to suit the context and the audience. Sometimes, she even combines both languages in a seamless blend, as if she possesses a superpower. Young Sumi, filled with awe and curiosity, embarks on a journey to unravel the story of her mothers migration and the journey that led her to acquire two languages. Through Rahele Jomepours enchanting illustrations, visual metaphors are playfully employed, creating a visually captivating experience. Uma Menons lyrical text, skillfully narrated from a childs perspective, gently touches upon themes of linguistic diversity and accent discrimination, emphasizing the importance of each individuals unique voice. This delightful debut, penned when the author was still a teenager, emerges as an unapologetic celebration of the gift of multilingualism, a gift that possesses the power to transcend borders and connect people across the globe.
Weight: 382g
Dimension: 288 x 215 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529517880
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