Discover Your Story: Bá Namak [With Salt]

Do you ever feel caught between two worlds? Like you don't quite belong in either?

For so many of us in the Iranian diaspora, the journey of dual cultural identity is a deeply personal one. Bá Namak [With Salt] captures this experience with heartfelt honesty and charming wit, inviting you on a journey of self-discovery and belonging.

Meet خ Khe [Khíár cucumber]. Growing up in Australia, Khíár feels a little different, a little out of place, yearning to fit in with her peers. But how can she, when her heritage makes her wonderfully, uniquely herself?

Follow Khíár as she navigates the complexities of her dual identity, learning to embrace her rich Persian heritage while wholeheartedly accepting herself, just as she is. This isn't just a story; it's a mirror reflecting the experiences of countless second-generation individuals torn between the legacy of their origins and the desire to belong to their new homeland.

More Than Just a Story: A Bridge to Your Roots

Bá Namak is ingeniously designed to do more than just tell a tale. It's a vital tool for connecting generations and preserving your cultural legacy:

• Effortless Persian Learning: Have you always wanted to learn Persian but found the letters intimidating? This book seamlessly introduces the Persian Alphabet as memorable characters, weaving them into the narrative. You'll gain incidental exposure to Persian letters and expand your vocabulary without even realizing it!
• The Power of Finglisi: We understand the challenges of learning a new script. That's why Bá Namak thoughtfully includes Persian, English, and Finglisi (phonetic transliteration using the English alphabet) with simple user guides and charts. It's the perfect solution for families where Persian is spoken but not read, or for those just beginning their language journey.
• Normalizing Differences: This story helps children and adults alike normalize differences, celebrating the cultural tapestry that makes everyone unique. It's about being comfortable in our own skin and understanding that our heritage is a source of strength and beauty.

Stop the Search. Your Journey Begins Here.

You've been looking for a way to connect with your Iranian heritage, to share it with your children, spouse, or grandchildren. "Later" has arrived.

Bá Namak is the perfect way to involve all family members in learning and embracing Persian, one Word : Kalameh : کلمه at a time. It’s an ideal platform to engage and inspire young minds, nurturing bilingual language development with a little [kúchúlú] help from the English alphabet.

Created with love [e'shgh] by an Iranian Australian mother for the diaspora, Bá Namak is:

• Beautifully Crafted: An 8" x 8" (203mm x 203mm) full-colour, luxury hardcover book, printed on 70lb white paper with signature case laminate printing.
• A Gift of Connection: Designed to bring all generations of family members closer together.

🦚 Persian. Pass it on.™ 🦚

Ready to embrace your story and pass on your rich heritage?

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