Tongue Shakers provides an inside look into the state of speaking mother tongue in America’s multicultural society. Through a series of interviews and first person narratives, the book uncovers the personal challenges faced by those learning a new language and celebrates their triumphs.
Tongue Shakers provides an inside look into the state of speaking mother tongue in America’s multicultural society. Through a series of interviews and first person narratives, the book uncovers the personal challenges faced by those learning a new language and celebrates their triumphs.
Margie Shaheed is a poet, writer and teaching artist. Her poetry chapbooks include Playground (Hidden Charm Press, 2015), Onomonopeoia (NightBallet Press, 2015) and Mosaic (NightBallet Press, 2013).
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Introduction Acknowledgements Section 1-Mother Tongue Coming to America Section 2-Mother Tongue American Style References Appendix A: Poems Appendix B: Interview Questionnaire Guides Index