The use of te reo Māori in picture books has been increasing since 1970. The relative space given to Māori and English reflects status changes of both languages.
- Professor in Children's Literature, University of Waikato
Indigenous languages around the world are declining at a rapid rate, but linguists can help language revival by working with communities of native speakers.
Children’s picturebooks are often underestimated, but bilingual books can be powerful in promoting a minority language.
