Language : Haitian Creole
ABOUT THE BOOK: “Not so long ago and not so far away, people with guns could take a family, burn a house and disappear, leaving a small child alone in the world.” So begins the true story of Selavi, a small boy who finds himself on the streets of Haiti. Selavi finds other street children who share their food and a place to sleep with him. Together they proclaim a message of hope through murals and radio programs.
Editorial Reviews:
This book shows tremendous compassion and udertanding
--Charlotte Zolotow
--Edwidge Dantica, otè liv Breath, Eyes, Memory
--Molly Bang, autor of
When Sophie Gets Angry and Tiger Falls,
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Youme Landowne is an artist and activist who has worked with communities in Kenya, Japan, Haiti and Cuba to make art which honors personal and cultural wisdom.
Number of Pages: 40
Size: 8in x 10in
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