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Diné woman makes children's books to preserve the Navajo language

Nov. 18, 2024
A Navajo woman is trying to protect languages and bring families together. She is using her own busy books for little ones to make a big difference.
Channel 13 interview

Letia Perry created busy books in Navajo out of necessity. “The Navajo books I have weren't holding their attention," she said. She decided to hand-make her own busy book for little kids called "Saad Baa Hózhó," which means "language that makes you happy." Perry’s goal is to give families a tool for kids to learn their native languages.

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