Lalia's Languages

Lalia's Languages tells the story of the life of Lalia a Mexican American girl born in Columbus OH. On Lalia's fifth birthday her mother tells her that her life is special because of a gift that she has been given. Her mother explains that this gift is intangible but will be with her throughout her life. Lalia doesn't realize what this gift is until later in her life when she is reflecting on the life she has lived. Lalia's Languages provides a resource for education about the benefits and importance of being bilingual and multilingual. The story specifically focuses on the experience of being Latinx and speaking Spanish and English in the United States. Lalia's Languages also tackles topics such as language usage in school identity civil engagement and intergenerational communication.