The Girl Who Had Two Languages
The Story
The night before starting a new school, Ariana wonders: am I American, Iranian, or both? Then the magical Homa carries Ariana and her brother Aryan thousands of years into the past, to the ancient city of Susa. There they meet Niloufar — a girl who proudly speaks two languages and shows Ariana that belonging to two worlds can be something beautiful. A warm story about identity, heritage, and the joy of embracing every part of who you are.
Set at Susa
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Knowing where we come from helps us imagine where we can go
The research behind Ariana's question — what studies on ethnic identity and family storytelling say about children growing up between two worlds.
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Educational Value
This book introduces children to:
Early Human Settlements
How the first communities formed and what daily life looked like thousands of years ago.
Basic Concepts of Archaeology
Introducing children to how we uncover and understand the past through real discoveries.
Ancient Lifestyles and Environments
The landscapes, tools, and homes of early humans on the Iranian Plateau.
Cultural Heritage and Identity
Connecting children to their roots and the shared heritage of human civilization.
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