My Two Blankets: English and Dari edition

My Two Blankets is a bilingual storybook that tells the story of a child who is dislocated from home and the familiar. It is a collaboration between the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) in Melbourne, Australia, the Readings Foundation, Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, and the author and illustrator. Dari was chosen as a language because it is an important community language in Australia and among the top three languages spoken by people seeking asylum who are members of the ASRC. The translation was created by multi-lingual members of the ASRC, who worked with a professional translator in a workshop setting, and will encourage parents to read with their children by allowing them to draw on both English and their home language, conferring value on both.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2022
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

My Two Blankets is a story that deeply resonates with those who are seeking asylum, encompassing the pain of being displaced from one's home and the familiarity it brings. However, it is also a tale of friendship, hope, and new beginnings. The Dari/English edition of this captivating story is a collaborative effort between the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) in Melbourne, Australia, the Readings Foundation, publisher Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, and the author and illustrator. Dari was selected as the language for this edition due to its significance as a community language in Australia and its prevalence among individuals seeking asylum who are part of the ASRC. The translation process involved multi-lingual members of the ASRC working alongside a professional translator in a workshop setting. This collaborative approach not only enhanced their English language skills but also provided valuable insights into potential career paths in translating and interpreting.

The bilingual edition of My Two Blankets aims to encourage parents to read with their children by enabling them to draw on both English and their home language. This approach values both languages and fosters the lifelong assets of literacy and multilingualism. The book is particularly suitable for children aged 3 and is a testament to the power of storytelling to connect, inspire, and promote understanding.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 250 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781761210976