As a child, the Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) loved stories and he loved reading. Like many children, he was particularly fascinated with tales of adventure, exploration, and discovery. In…
In today’s world, “literacy” is strongly associated with competence: the ability to read and write is the pre-condition for the acquisition of all kinds of knowledge and skills. The basic…
Alia Amir's grandfather with his three daughters, ca. 1950 (Copyright: Alia Amir) I admire people, who, on the move, maintain and transfer their heritage languages to the next generations. By…
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