My Language Rights

a child’s right to their language
Judy Thompson (illus. Tete Garcia)

Empowering children to cherish and protect their linguistic heritage.

My Language Rights dives into the vibrant world of languages in our communities, showing how language is more than just words — it carries our stories, memories, and culture.

Drawing on PEN International's Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights, this book champions every child’s right to their own language. It highlights the importance of recognising language rights as fundamental human rights.

With engaging stories and vivid illustrations, My Language Rights inspires readers to appreciate multilingualism and how it enriches our shared experiences and knowledge. A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of language and the need to protect it.

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Format:Hardback

Size: 275mm × 240mm

Extent:32pp

ISBN (13):9781915590732

RRP:£12.99

Pub date:13 Feb 2025

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AUTHOR

Judy Thompson

Judy Thompson is an Australian educator and author based in Alexandria, Egypt, where she lives with her husband and three daughters. With a love for exploring and learning languages, she delights in how languages connect people and offer new perspectives. A passionate advocate for bilingual children, Judy’s teaching, training, and books emphasise the importance of acknowledging, valuing, and nurturing all classroom languages.

ILLUSTRATOR

Tete Garcia

Tete Garcia is a Spanish illustrator who has found her creative home in the coastal landscapes of Sydney’s Northern Beaches.Tete Garcia’s work is all about joy, fun fun, and a splash of vibrant and bold colours!. Tete’s art captures the beauty of everyday life, celebrating quotidian situations and the serenity of nature with a captivating charm.Her mission is to create art with value, meaning, and purpose; looking for more than a visual but also a story behind it.When she’s not bringing her illustrations to life, you'll find Tete crocheting away, exploring museums, sipping coffee by the beach, or trying to catch some waves while learning to surf.