Mother Tongue Tied
Coming June 2024
Mother Tongue Tied is about the intersections of motherhood and language, multilingualism and identity, and about the power of language in shaping our lives. Rooted in my own highly emotional experience of raising multilingual children, it is about navigating linguistic prejudice, exposing harmful myths around bilingualism, and exploring how our own linguistic and cultural identities affect our caregiving.
Green added: "Mother Tongue Tied sits at the perfect centre between gender, migration and linguistic identity, not only exploring multilingualism as an agent for social change but also looking at the deeply emotional aspects of both motherhood and language as markers of cultural identity. As Malwina observes in the book – the task of handing down language overwhelmingly falls to mothers, even more so when it comes to teaching children a heritage language. Mother Tongue Tied reveals what is often a private, gendered struggle, taking it into the light with care and compassion. Meticulously researched and exquisitely written, Mother Tongue Tied is a book that spoke to me and will speak to so many people."
Speaking
I often peak at organisations, conferences, and private events. Topics include:
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Multilingual Mothering: Exploring the emotional and practical aspects of raising children in multiple languages.
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The Power of Multilingualism: Discussing the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages and the importance of preserving heritage languages.
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Language and Identity: How language shapes who we are and how we connect with others.
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Breaking Down Accentism: Challenging the negativity surrounding accents and promoting linguistic diversity.
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The Future of Language: Exploring trends in language acquisition and communication in a globalized world.
If you are interested in having me speak at your event, please click here to learn more and submit a request.
