Last week, we discussed the importance of language equity when it comes to the use of our indigenous languages. One of the areas where language inequity still exists is in the publication of children’s books. Only 2% of commercial publishing is produced in local languages. Academics have argued that representation and resonance is an important tool in the literacy and learning journey. Educational psychologists have raised concerns that children’s self-perception has been negatively impacted due to the lack of accessibility to books in their home languages.

Guest: Yamkela Tywakadi - Publisher at Blank Page Books

Guest: Seago Maapola - Educational Psychologist