Synopses & Reviews
The true story of Selavi (andldquo;that is lifeandrdquo;), a small boy who finds himself homeless on the streets of Haiti. He finds other street children who share their food and a place to sleep. Together they proclaim a message of hope through murals and radio programs. Now in paper, this beautifully illustrated story is supplemented with photographs of Haitian children working and playing together, plus an essay by Edwidge Danticat. Included in the 2005 ALA Notable Childrenandrsquo;s Book List and the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List.
Youme Landowne is an artist and activist who has worked with communities in Kenya, Japan, Haiti, and Cuba to make art that honors personal and cultural wisdom. She makes her home in Brooklyn, New York, and rides her bike everywhere.
Synopsis
Notable Children's Book, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Jane Addams Peace Award Winner, American Library Association (ALA)
IPPY Award, Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY)
On the streets of Haiti, a homeless child learns the meaning of family, solidarity, and hope.
A homeless boy wanders the streets of Haiti, until he finds other children like him. His new friends help the boy pick a name for himself--S lavi, Kreyol for that is life. All these children had faced tragedy like S lavi and had no one to care for them. But they share the little food they each manage to scavenge, and they watch out for one another.
Together they find the voice to express the needs of Timoun Lari, the children who live in the streets. With a caring community they are able to build a shelter, and from there they create Radyo Timoun, Children's Radio. A station run by and for children--their stories, questions, and suggestions were broadcast for all to hear. Though more obstacles come their way, they've learned that when people band together and form a community, everyone is lifted. "We may be a single drop of water, but together we can be a mighty river."
Synopsis
On the streets of Haiti, a homeless child learns the meaning of family, solidarity, and hope.
A homeless boy wanders the streets of Haiti, until he finds other children like him. His new friends help the boy pick a name for himself--S lavi, Kreyol for that is life. All these children had faced tragedy like S lavi and had no one to care for them. But they share the little food they each manage to scavenge, and they watch out for one another.
Together they find the voice to express the needs of Timoun Lari, the children who live in the streets. With a caring community they are able to build a shelter, and from there they create Radyo Timoun, Children's Radio. A station run by and for children--their stories, questions, and suggestions were broadcast for all to hear. Though more obstacles come their way, they've learned that when people band together and form a community, everyone is lifted. "We may be a single drop of water, but together we can be a mighty river."
Synopsis
Cultural Studies. Children's literature. Caribbean studies. The true story of Selavi (that is life), a small boy who finds himself homeless on the streets of Haiti, and learns the meaning of family, solidarity, and hope. Now in paperback, this beautiful illustrated story is supplemented with photographs of Haitian children working and playing together, plus and essay by Edwidge Danticat. Included in the 2005 ALA Notable Children's Book List and the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List.
Synopsis
On the streets of Haiti, a homeless child learns the meaning of family, solidarity and hope.
About the Author
Mali Under the Night Sky is Youme's third book. Her first book--Selavi, A Haitian Story of Hope--won the Jane Adams Peace Award in 2005. The American Library Association chose her next book--a graphic novel called Pitch Black--as a Top Ten Graphic Novel for Teens in 2009. Mali Under the Night Sky is Youme's third book. Her first book--Selavi, A Haitian Story of Hope--won the Jane Adams Peace Award in 2005. The American Library Association chose her next book--a graphic novel called Pitch Black--as a Top Ten Graphic Novel for Teens in 2009.