

Somehow I feel it likely that you are reading this while attached to the internet. Latin letters of Roman device (Latin Alphabet A-Z).ĭid you know that a proper Latin alphabet possesses not the merest of minuscules? Have you observed that curved lines are quite literally ANATHEMA to the words of Latin? Writing with ALL CAPS connotes shouting in the language Troll. A language a world away from the 26 offerings of the English you are reading now. It doesn’t require paper weights - a very important feature in a language book!ĭiscover a world where mere writing takes on the freedom and skill of the gymnast. Very often overlooked by lesser binders - it has a freely moving ring-binder format. The book is comfortable to the eagerly flipping hand. Fetch a writing instrument and some lined paper, or the back of an envelope. Select a tea or Arabic coffee and get ready to savor marvelous things. I encourage you to obtain a copy as early as humanely possible. To a book that inspired me to learn Arabic well - Sugar comes from Arabic by Barbara Whitesides. Recently, I suggested, kind readers, that you visit a link to a valuable resource.

Bolded resources signify those written/created by Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking people.Nothing melts my heart so thoroughly as receiving a kind letter from a favorite author. The resources below feature some Arab American voices through different media formats. These resources are available through the UT Library and online. To recognize and celebrate this month, CEHHS curated a list of resources centering Arab American voices and stories. Department of State to recognize this commemoration. Specifically, Pierre Subeh, a Syrian immigrant and entrepreneur, advocated for the U.S. State Department, 45 governors, and 100 municipalities, countries, and/or school districts issued proclamations observing this celebration. In 20, a resolution to designate April as NAAHM was introduced in the House of Representatives but has not currently passed.

In 2017, a national initiative to coordinate all states under National Arab American Heritage Month began.

In the 1990s, school districts in various states began celebrating Arab American heritage sporadically at different times of the year. This annual celebration highlights the culture, heritage, contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans. April is National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM).
