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Grades K–5 | Rising Voices
Rising Voices Libraries Fiction and nonfiction texts celebrating historically underrepresented voices
• Elevating Latino Stories • Celebrating Girls of Color
• Empowering Girls in STEAM • Celebrating Black and Latino Boys
Grades K–3 | Haitian Heritage
Grades PreK–12 | Teaching Collection
Bilingual in English and Haitian Creole
Grade 3 Booklist Your library contains two copies of each of the following titles. Use the annotations and the Talk About It questions below as you explore these books with students.
Prepare w pou Foutbòl! / Get Ready for Soccer! Authors: Alvaro Galan and Malcolm Alexis* Illustrator: José Fragoso This nonfiction book explores the ins and outs of soccer, the most popular sport in Haiti, the United States, and around the world! Chock- full of fun facts on every page, this book gives readers information about origins, positions, uniforms, and materials, and features playful, energetic illustrations. By the end of this book, readers will know everything about soccer, and the only thing left to do is to figure out whether they’d like to try it for themselves!
TALK ABOUT IT: Why was King Christophe so shocked when the Queen spoke Creole? Why was it important to the king that Haiti’s national language be Haitian Creole? (Plot, Analyze Character) ACTIVITY: Imagine you are helping Queen Marie and King Christophe celebrate the King’s new declaration. Write and design an invitation to a special party celebrating this news. TALK ABOUT IT: Why do you think the narrator writes in the descriptive way that they do? How does that change how you hear and perceive the story? (Key Ideas and Details, Author’s Purpose) ACTIVITY: The children in the book make the long trek to school each day. Using the descriptive writing of the author as a model, write a paragraph about your own trek to school and the sights and sounds you encounter on your way. TALK ABOUT IT: What about soccer makes it different than other sports? What information would you share with someone who wants to try playing soccer? (Key Ideas and Details, Make Connections) ACTIVITY: Imagine you are in charge of planning a soccer tournament. What kinds of events and special details would you incorporate in the tournament? What facts would you want to make sure players and spectators knew about? Write and draw a poster for your tournament.
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings Author: Francie Latour* Illustrator: Ken Daley
TALK ABOUT IT: By sitting for her portrait, Ti Chou learns more about herself. How did this experience help her connect to Haiti and her own family history? (Character, Setting) ACTIVITY: Create a self-portrait of your own using art supplies. Reflect on special things from your own history and incorporate those elements into your self-portrait.
GRL: L Lexile: 830L
In this vibrant picture book, a young Haitian American girl, affectionately referred to as Ti Chou, reminisces about traveling to Haiti to visit her aunt. Auntie Luce is a painter, and Ti Chou reflects on the time she sat for a portrait. During this experience, Ti Chou and Auntie Luce discuss Haiti’s complicated history as well as the things that make Haiti home. Through the power of art, she discovers a new appreciation for her culture and identity.
GRL: P Lexile: AD730L
Running the Road to ABC Author: Denize Lauture* Illustrator: Reynold Ruffins
Ayiti mwen / My Haiti Authors: Christina Levelt* and Claudimy Thomas* Illustrators: Audeva Joseph* and Bruno Iradukunda
TALK ABOUT IT: How does Junior use his imagination to get through a difficult and scary time? How did imagining the things he would be doing if not stuck help him get through it? (Plot, Make Inferences) ACTIVITY: Work with a partner to act out an interview between a reporter and Junior. Draw on Junior’s experiences in the book to write questions and answers for your interview. TALK ABOUT IT: How does Maniya save her father from the tiger? Why do you think Maniya was skilled enough to take down the tiger? (Plot, Key Ideas and Details) ACTIVITY: What happens next? Think about Maniya as a character and write a continuation to her story. Create an illustration to go along with your story. TALK ABOUT IT: Why do you think the narrator has such pride in coming from Haiti? What does she say about Haiti makes her proud to be from there? (Make Inferences, Analyze Character) ACTIVITY: The narrator shares many interesting details about Haiti. Working with a partner, create a brochure on some of the special and important details you learned about.
A group of six children make their way to school. But their school is up a steep hill, so they must get up before the crack of dawn and run through the towns and fields and crossroads to get to class on time. And when the school day is done, and they finally make it home, they rest knowing they will do it all again tomorrow.
GRL: N Lexile: AD710L
A young Haitian girl talks about the history, culture and accomplishments of Haiti and its people.
GRL: N Lexile: 760L
The Queen Speaks Creole Author: Eveline Pierre* Illustrator: Mudassir M Abid
Eight Days: A Story of Haiti Author: Edwidge Danticat* Illustrator: Alix Delinois* After an earthquake, Junior and his friend, Oscar, were stuck under his collapsed house. Instead of feeling afraid, Junior chose to imagine what life would be like if he hadn’t gotten stuck, and the earthquake was nothing but a dream. And for eight days, he waited until his imagined days could come true again. De Prensès Entelijan / Two Clever Princesses Authors: Saonha Lyrvole Jean-Baptiste* and Martyna Dessources* Illustrator: Audeva Joseph* Princesses Tia and Maniya have to think fast to help someone in need. Not matter the struggles, these princesses use their wit and quick thinking to save the day.
In a story full of references to important details about Haitian Creole culture and history, the Queen becomes restless while waiting for King Christophe to make his appearance and take her to the ball. When none of the servants can keep the Queen occupied while she waits, one decides to bring the Queen the family heirloom crown and the important note that came with it.
GRL: N Lexile: AD930L
GRL: M Lexile: 500L
Estrès ak Egzamen Òtograf / Spelling Test Stress Authors: Jamie Hector* and Alaine Roberson* Illustrator: Rachel Moss
TALK ABOUT IT: Chloé gets a bad grade on her test. How does that make her feel? What does she do to help herself on the next test? (Analyze Character, Key Ideas and Details) ACTIVITY: Write and draw a page of comic panels where Chloé teaches her calming techniques to a nervous classmate before a test.
Chloé doesn’t do as well as she hoped she would on her test, but only because she was really nervous! She knew the answers, but the fear of test-taking really got to her. Now, with the help of her dad, Chloé must find ways to calm down before her next test.
GRL: O Lexile: AD590L
GRL: J Lexile: AD510L
For more ideas about how to use these books with your class, turn the page.
*denotes an author or illustrator of Haitian descent
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