Taiwanese Literature Newsletter 30th Anniversary Commemorative Issue • Taiwanese Language Book

◎ The Best Introductory Taiwanese Language Book The "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter" is a genuine treasure trove of Taiwanese literature, written entirely in Taiwanese. It uses a combination of Han characters and Romanization to help beginners easily get started with the Roman alphabet. It also discusses the fate of Taiwanese ethnic groups in Taiwanese, recording and creating the life stories of the Taiwanese soul. To mark this significant 30th anniversary, we are publishing the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter - 30th Anniversary Commemorative Issue," allowing more and more Taiwanese people, and even international friends, to understand our Taiwanese language, its script, and our memories, the history of the Taiwanese people. The "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter - 30th Anniversary Commemorative Issue" is an introductory book that every Taiwanese person needs to read. ◎ Introduction to the History of the Taiwanese Literature Newsletter Movement In this commemorative issue, we have specially invited key figures involved with the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter" to record and introduce its development. This includes the founder, Mr. Cheng Liang-Kuang, and Mr. Su Cheng-Hsuan from the early North American editorial team in Toronto. Additionally, we have invited individuals with expertise in Taiwanese language and literature from various backgrounds to comment and evaluate the significance and characteristics of this publication. ◎ Selected Early Articles and Authors The editorial team began discussing the articles and content to be reissued last year, hoping that friends who have not read this publication or its early articles can easily recognize its characteristics and main points. We have recommended and organized several representative author columns, and also categorized and introduced articles based on their nature. This is an excellent introductory book for understanding the Taiwanese language movement, Taiwanese literature, and the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter"! ◎ Participants' 30th Anniversary Retrospectives In addition to background introductions and selected early articles, we have also invited individuals who were involved with this publication to share their reflections on the past 30 years. This includes former chief editors, heads of liaison offices worldwide, authors, readers, and more, all sharing their memories and feelings about the newsletter. ◎ Publication and Author Manuscripts Revealed Within the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter - 30th Anniversary Commemorative Issue," in addition to written records, we have also specially presented some precious materials from the early "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter" in photographic form for everyone to see. This includes the dedicated letterhead of the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter," original manuscripts, and handwritten works of important Taiwanese language authors. These are all being publicly displayed for the first time, inviting everyone to witness our own Taiwanese literature history and Taiwanese language movement history together! ◎ Recommendation from Cheng Li-Chun, Chairperson of the Taiwan Fund for Innovation and Leadership I truly love speaking Taiwanese with my children. I invite everyone to join in supporting the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter," so that more Taiwanese children can confidently speak their mother tongue and write in their own language. ◎ Recommendation from Freddy, Lead Singer of Chthonic and Legislator The "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter" has sprouted and grown in this land, becoming the longest-running Taiwanese language publication currently in circulation. It is truly worth everyone reading and strongly supporting! ◎ Recommendation from Ji Dong, The Chairman Speaking Taiwanese gives me confidence. Singing Taiwanese gives me soul. 30 years of the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter," let's continue to support it for another 30 years! ◎ Recommendation from Yang Ta-Cheng of the Fire Extinguisher Band The "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter" is the most important Taiwanese language publication of the modern Taiwanese language movement. Through popularizing the modern Taiwanese written form, it establishes a sense of national identity for the Taiwanese language! ◎ Recommendation from Dr. Wu Tsung-Hsin, Director-General of the National Space Organization The "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter" has already been around for thirty years! This is truly remarkable. Thank you to all those who have worked hard and persevered through this process. ◎ Recommendation from Chen Po-Wei, Former Legislator I hope the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter" can continue to grow and flourish, extending the legacy of our indigenous languages. I invite everyone to support each other and collectively nurture Taiwanese culture for generations to come. ◎ Introduction to the Contributors: This year marks the 30th birthday of the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter." Mr. Wu Jia-Ming, initiator of "Taiwanese Literature Rice Noodles" and "Taiwanese Literature Expo," and Mr. Cheng Liang-Kuang, founder of the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter," jointly launched the "Taiwanese Literature Newsletter - 30th Anniversary Commemorative Issue" project. They also invited two chief editors and three editors to jointly initiate, discuss, and execute the project. The chief editors and editors span two generations and reside in North America and Taiwan, signifying generational inheritance. The volunteer team involved exceeds 50 people, with the vast majority being young individuals, representing the practice and inheritance of the new generation of the grassroots Taiwanese language movement.