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Why preserving literacy in your heritage language matters more than you think

My kids speak perfect English but struggle with reading in our native language and I realize they might never be able to read the letters their great-grandmother wrote.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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A parent recognizes that language loss means their children will be permanently severed from family history and wisdom.

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.