Why Should Writers Use They Own English By Vershawn Young

Literature is a gateway that provides intellectual resources for young generations to grow and prosper as individuals. It allows for the continuation in development regarding; knowledge, communication, and speaking skills. At a very young age, children will visit libraries to check out a picture book to begin learning those skills. As they begin to transition into adulthood; the tendency of visiting the library slowly dims. Shortly, there’s no more use in public libraries because a cell phone is easy to acquire. As our life begins to move on, social media becomes a part of society. Eventually, there becomes a faint distinct between who we are, and what we have become. The first article I agreed with was “Examining Digital Literacy Practices
It describes how there should be more than one language or dialect that should be accepted in writing. One quote stated by Hanna was “we all should know everybody’s dialect, at least as many as we can, and be open to the mix of them in oral and written communication” (2). This is true because the acceptance of other dialects can enforce ways in which learning can enhance the knowledge of other individuals. Also stated by Young is that, “the internet, among other mass media, as well as the language habits of America’s ever-growing diverse ethnic populations be affecting how everybody talk and write now, too” (6). Social media is an easy way to use acronyms, gaining information, and to communicate with others. Throughout social media, many individuals will gain their own dialect through statuses, tweets, and photos. Everytime I go to a family gathering, I notice that the only way most of my family members communicate is through text messaging. For example, I was sitting next to my aunt, and she was texting my cousin who was sitting right next to me. It’s very disappointing that a society as a whole; no longer wants to have face to face conversations. There is no doubt that social media can influence the ways in which we speak, and interact within one
It explains the future of books, the importance of libraries, and the responsibilities we have to create as a society that values ideas, imagination, and discovery. Gaiman believes that, “people who cannot understand each other cannot exchange ideas, cannot communicate” (1). This is true because literature, allows individuals to connect with larger truths and ideas within society. Without literature, there's a boundary that inflicts what there is to know and how to understand it. Also Gaiman relates to his belief in books by stating, “I do not believe that all books will or should migrate onto screens” (4). I agree with Gaiman because digital technology is changing the way in which library materials are preserved. This quote reminded me of when Borders decided to close. I had to make sure during the close-out sale that I grabbed everything I could because I was afraid that books were no longer going to be in use in the future. With technology continuously developing; there’s a high chance that society will no longer operate through artificial materials. I believe that if books are online, this affects the way in which individuals may understand it, or even perceive that information. There should be no reason why one cannot visit the library to gain and interpret their knowledge through a book. I believe that paper copies of books are a much better way to go