2006 Calendar Showcases Navajo Language (fwd)

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Press Release	Source: Salina Bookshelf, Inc.

2006 Calendar Showcases Navajo Language
Wednesday October 26, 8:40 pm ET
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Salina Bookshelf, Inc. is
known for producing quality children's books on the Navajo culture and
language. However, with this month's release of their inaugural
calendar, Salina Bookshelf, Inc. is expanding and diversifying their
line of products. Published in Navajo and English, this calendar is
certain to intrigue everyone in the home and office.

Northern Arizona University professor Evangeline Parsons Yazzie has been
instrumental in producing the bilingual Navajo/English 2006 calendar.
Knowing the importance of preserving the language of her elders, Dr.
Parsons Yazzie translated all months, days of the week, holidays, and
moon cycles in Navajo and English. Additionally, important Navajo
dates, such as Treaty Day, are indicated.

The 2006 Bilingual Calendar features artwork from bilingual
Navajo/English children's books. Each month contains an illustration
from one of the books, and includes appropriate quotes from the story.
Featured artists include Baje Whitethorne, Sr.; Irving Toddy, and
Kendrick Benally.

The 2006 Bilingual Calendar is a publication of Salina Bookshelf, Inc.,
a Navajo language publishing company in Flagstaff, Arizona. Their
mission is to portray traditional language and culture and to make that
knowledge accessible to abroad spectrum of curious minds. If you would
like to learn more about obtaining a calendar for your home or office,
please contact Audrey Tsosie at 877-527-0070 extension 515 or visit
www.salinabookshelf.com