Book Launch - Mam History: Oakland Notes on The History of Mayan-Man Language - Oakland

Join us for the official book release of the Spanish version of Mam History: Oakland Notes on the History of Mayan-Man Language by Javier Armas. As Oakland has been the home of newcomer immigrant communities for decades, there has been a substantial increase of individuals and families coming from Guatemala who uniquely speak an ancient Mayan language known as Mam.

What is the history of Mam, and how did it develop over the centuries? How many people speak Mam today and how has it evolved within the community in Oakland? What values are transmitted through the Mam language, and how is it taught today? What else can we learn about Mam and its community of speakers?

These questions and more are explored by Mr. Armas, and two of his high school students. Through their collaborated effort, the authors have produced an important work that helps introduce its readers to brand new, cutting-edge research and analysis of the Mayan-Mam language, drawing on the uniqueness of the Oakland perspective as well as offering new data and interviews with Mam speakers.

Books in Spanish and English will be for sale.

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