# Our Own Language / Lang a nou

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- Book: [Our Own Language / Lang a nou](https://www.bookquiver.com/michel-degraff/our-own-language-lang-a-nou) ([Our Own Language / Lang a nou.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/michel-degraff/our-own-language-lang-a-nou.md))
- Authors: [Michel Degraff](https://www.bookquiver.com/michel-degraff)
- Publisher: the_mit_press
- ISBN: 978-02-6205-322-8
- Pages: 360
- Published: 2026-09-01
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

An exploration of the weaponization of language for neocolonialism, specifically the suppression of Haitian Creole—and why mother tongues are indispensable for universal access to quality education....