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Bookmaking Projects to Sustain Indigenous Languages in Taiwan and the United States

Sun, April 16, 9:50 to 11:20am CDT (9:50 to 11:20am CDT), Swissôtel Chicago, Floor: Lucerne Level, Lucerne 1

Session Type: Symposium

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The book making projects presented in this symposium intentionally involved literacy scholars in tapping the knowledge of Indigenous tribal leaders to create bi/trilingual books to introduce young children to simple phrases and conversational vocabulary in Indigenous languages. Two Atayal communities in Taiwan and an Cherokee community in South Carolina participated in the project. Data included discussions with tribal leaders, multiple rounds of book revision, interviews with teachers, parents and tribal leaders, and classroom data related to children’s language learning. Researchers learned important lessons about what it means to be culturally relevant, including the value of inviting tribal members to assume responsibility for future book-making activities.

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