International Mother Language Day: Honoring the Languages That Shape Us
Posted on February 16, 2026
by Stefani H
Did you grow up speaking a language that no longer surrounds you? Do your parents or grandparents have a different culture and first language? Do you wish you could communicate better with your neighbor who speaks a language you don’t? There is a book on this list for you in honor of International Mother Language Day on Feb. 21, 2026!
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