Re: The Littlest Conlanger

On Sun, 9 Jul 2000, The Gray Wizard wrote:

> I often marvel at the sophistication of the conlanging work done by our
> youngest participants.  I recall my earliest dabbling in the Secret Vice at
> about age 12 or 13, but these were primitive compared to the work I have
> seen by 16 year olds on this and other lists.  I was recently surprised,
> however, to discover that I have a grandniece who has recently taken up the
> vice.  At age 5, now 6, she clearly has dibs on the title "The Littlest
> Conlanger"  I have dedicated a page on my site
> (www.graywizard.net/littlestconlanger.htm) to her budding endeavors and will
> be following her progress with some enthusiasm.  Do take a look and let me
> know what you think.  Words of encouragement now could lead to some
> significant contributions to the art.
>
> David
>
I think I've posted the small dictionary of words in their own
language our daughters made when they were five, three & three, so
she isn't quite the youngest, but this _is_ a beautiful document.
Great to see it!

Boudewijn Rempt  | http://www.valdyas.org