Dear Amazon Leadership Team,
As an author and advocate for linguistic and cultural diversity, I express deep concern over excluding Haitian Creole from the list of supported languages on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). This oversight marginalizes a vibrant and global community of over 12 million Haitian Creole speakers, silencing voices that deserve to be heard and stories that deserve to be shared.
Haitian Creole is a fully recognized language with its grammar, syntax, and cultural richness. It is the cornerstone of identity for millions of people in Haiti and the Haitian diaspora worldwide. By not supporting Haitian Creole on KDP, Amazon inadvertently creates a barrier for Haitian authors and publishers, limiting their ability to reach their communities and share their unique perspectives on a global scale.
This exclusion undermines Amazon’s principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. While other languages with smaller speaking populations are supported, Haitian Creole, a language with such historical significance and widespread use, remains overlooked. This sends a troubling message to Haitian authors, readers, and educators that their language and culture are less valued in the global marketplace of ideas.
Adding Haitian Creole to the list of KDP-supported languages is not just a technical update but a step toward empowering millions of Haitians to connect through literature, education, and storytelling. It allows Amazon to demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and support for underrepresented communities.
I urge Amazon to take immediate action by prioritizing the inclusion of Haitian Creole on the KDP platform. This would open doors for Haitian authors, amplify Haitian voices, and foster greater representation in the literary world.
Haitian Creole is more than just a language; it is a lifeline for a people and a bridge to understanding their struggles, triumphs, and dreams. Amazon has the power to make this inclusion a reality and, in doing so, inspire hope and opportunity for millions of individuals.
Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I look forward to seeing Haitian Creole represented on KDP and celebrating Haitian authors’ rich contributions to the global literary space.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bobb Rousseau
Author, Business Coach
Advocate for Linguistic Diversity
