A Somali Alphabet is used in the Many Eyes, Many Voices diversity curriculum created for preschool children by the Maine Humanities Council's Born to Read program.

Written by Portland, Maine resident Nadifo Ayanle and illustrated by Melissa Girardin, this bilingual book grew out of The African Women's Literacy Project, part of the programming of Portland Adult Education. The production and printing of the book in 2001 was made possible by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council.

A Somali Alphabet and is available to the public. Copies can be purchased at Longfellow Books in Monument Square, Portland, Maine (772-4045). Nonprofit organizations wishing to order copies in bulk can contact the Maine Humanities Council (773-5051 or toll-free 1-866 MEreader) for a discounted rate.

[link to newsletter article regarding A Somali Alphabet]