Elva Ambía facts for kids

Elva Ambía, born in 1941, is a special person from Peru. She is an award-winning teacher, writer, and a strong supporter of the Quechua language. She also started an important group called the Quechua Collective of New York.

Elva Ambía's Early Life

Elva Ambía grew up speaking Quechua, her first language. She was born in Huancavelica, a region in the Andes mountains of Peru. Later, she lived in Chincheros, Apurímac.

When she was older, she moved to Lima, the capital city of Peru. At 22, Elva moved to the United States. She wanted to help her family back in Peru because of the country's economy. In New York City, she worked in different places, including sewing factories and schools.

Supporting the Quechua Language

Elva Ambía became an activist because she wanted to find Quechua books. She looked in her local library but could not find any. This made her realize that the Quechua language and culture needed more support.

In 2012, she helped create the Quechua Collective of New York. This group works to keep Quechua languages alive. They also share the culture of the Andes mountains. They do this through workshops, cultural events, and special learning programs in New York City.

A film called Living Quechua was made in 2015. It shows Elva Ambía's important work. The film highlights her efforts to promote Quechua and other Indigenous languages in the United States. In 2018, Elva Ambía received a special honor. The Quechua Alliance gave her the Quechua Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Elva Ambía's Books

In 2017, Elva Ambía published a children's book called Qoricha. This book is special because it is written in three languages. You can read Qoricha in Quechua, Spanish, and English.

See also

In Spanish: Elva Ambía para niños