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Parev - My name is Alex Bastajian

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I am an Armenian-American from Boston, MA.

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Even though we are in the midst of a tragedy,

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I am proud to share with you a project that is very close to my heart

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The first ever Armenian translation of GOODNIGHT MOON.

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My twin nieces light up when I read them this book in Armenian.

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GOODNIGHT MOON is a classic children's story

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that creates a lush backdrop that guarantees a night of happy dreams for our loved ones.

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Growing up in the Diaspora,

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my parents ensured that we learn our Armenian culture, history, and heritage.

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The best I know to preserve our culture

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is through language

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As an elementary school teacher in Armenian schools

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as well as babysitting my twin nieces`

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I realized how limited we were in the amount of

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Armenian children's books available

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for infants and toddlers.

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I am sure that we have all taken

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an English book and translated it on the spot into Armenian.

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We are now proud to introduce

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the first ever edition of GOODNIGHT MOON

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in Eastern and Western Armenian.

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Our goal is to share

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this book with Armenian refugees from Artsakh.

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We will donate 500 copies

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for distribution to

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hospitals, children's centers,

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and schools.

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We need your help

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to make this donation and print these books.

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Any donation, no matter how small,

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will help bring these books

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into the hands of children who are most in need of a good night's sleep.