Have you ever wondered, "Why do languages matter?"Dr. Victor Santos, author of What Makes Us Human, a poetic riddle about language, history, and culture released in partnership with UNESCO for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, helps us uncover the powerful role languages play in shaping our identities, cultures, and communities.

In this episode, we explore the perks of being multilingual and multicultural, the unique sounds and structures of different languages, and the intriguing work of linguists. Perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups, this episode will inspire you to appreciate the diversity of languages and understand why preserving them is crucial. Tune in for fun facts, insightful discussions, and a special quiz about the number of languages in the world!

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Dr. Victor Santos:

https://www.authorvictorsantos.com/

Purchase What Makes Us Human HERE.

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To our valued listeners: please consider requesting that your local library add a copy of What Makes Us Human to their collection!

To request a book purchase with your library (you must be a patron), you can simply Google for your library's name plus the keywords "suggest a title" or "request a title" and it should take you to a form where you can request a copy of What Makes Us Human using the information provided in the email template below. If that does not work, you can simply email your library using the wording in the email below (all you need to do is fill in your name):

Subject: Book Purchase Request for Library Collection

To the person in charge of acquisitions of children's books, 

My name is (Your name) and I am a patron of the library. 

I would like to request purchase for our collection of a wonderful new non-fiction children's book called "What Makes Us Human". The book, on the theme of language, languages, and cultural diversity, has received a starred review from School Library Journal and has been chosen by UNESCO as the official children's book for the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages. Below is further information about the book:

ISBN: 978-0802856258

Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Year: 2024

Format: Print

More information: starred School Library Journal review and very positive reviews by Booklist and Hornbook. 

I believe this book would be an incredible addition to our library's collection and a way for our library to show our patrons that it cares about linguistic and cultural diversity. 

Thank you for considering adding "What Makes Us Human" to your collection.

Best regards, 

(Your Name)

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