‘Fi Mi Book’: Celebrating Jamaican Patwa in a unique and engaging journal

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‘Fi Mi Book’: Celebrating Jamaican Patwa in a unique and engaging journal

Fi Mi Book is an engaging and culturally rich journal designed to introduce and celebrate the beauty of the Jamaican Patwa/Patois/Creole language. Created by Michele Smith, also known as Mish, this unique journal bridges the gap between Patwa and...

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