"Sakha Azbuqat is vying for a spot in the UNESCO Children's Book Library through a competition"
In the midst of the lockdown, Anna Maximova, a Moscow-based author, decided to bring her long-standing idea to life. Maximova embarked on a mission to create a Yakut alphabet book, an initiative that would draw attention to the importance of preserving the Yakut language.
The project, named 'Sakha ABC,' operates under the patronage of the 'Raise Readers' association and is part of a larger UNESCO project collection of outstanding children's and young adult books in indigenous languages and endangered languages.
Maximova, who was born in Yakutsk, grew up in Mirny, and has been living in Moscow for many years, aims to provide children and young people worldwide with access to quality literature in the Yakut language. The goal is to preserve not just the Yakut language, but also indigenous languages globally.
The 'Sakha ABC' project has been accepted into the Russian section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). This acceptance marks a significant milestone, as the project will now participate in categories for inclusion in the IBBY and UNESCO project collection.
The selection of the best Russian publications for international presentation will be made by an expert council. The 'Sakha ABC' project will be presented at the IBBY International Congress in Ottawa from August 6-9, 2026, and will also be showcased at major international book fairs in Bologna and Frankfurt, among other cities.
Maximova shared the news of the project's acceptance into IBBY with Yakutia 24. The project's collection will be a part of the 'Sakha ABC' project's international presentation.
This initiative is part of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032), proclaimed by the UN General Assembly. The 'Sakha ABC' project is a testament to Maximova's dedication to preserving and promoting the Yakut language and indigenous languages worldwide.
The project's inception was inspired by Maximova's return to her old notes, which she used to teach her son the Yakut language during the lockdown. The 'Sakha ABC' project is more than just a book; it's a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the Yakut people and a call to action for the preservation of indigenous languages.
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