Rachel Lancashire is a Dutch writer, editor, and journalist with a master's degree in English language and linguistic science. She speaks English and Dutch fluently, German quite well, but her French is a bit rusty. Her favorite words are handkerchief and the Dutch word for "orange juice" sinaasappelsap. Lancashire lives in the Netherlands. Jenny Zemanek is a lifelong lover of all things creative. What started with happy scribbles at a young age grew into a pursuit of photography and graphic design before she found a home with illustration and hand-lettering. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two rescue dogs. Zemanek revels in the joys of small decorative details, finding ways to add personality to her work.

"Though only a fraction of what the author estimates as up to 8,500 of the languages spoken, whistled, or signed on our planet earn mentions, this work richly rewards even casual browsing--whether readers are more intrigued by its glimpses of the big language picture or just want to know the Icelandic term for mansplaining...Witty and wide-ranging."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Good for general background information and quick comparison and contrast, this vibrant offering should spark further interest."-- "Booklist"

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Pub date: 2025-07-22

Length: 96 pages