Our Community: Haitian Heritage A celebration of Haitian culture
ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES
GRADES K to 3
Instructional Focus ⊲ Multilingual Learners ⊲ Comprehension ⊲ Motivation & Engagement SOLE SOURCE This item is exclusively available from Scholastic.
Haitian Creole is one of the most common native languages of our multilingual learners. Yet, few classroom libraries have high-quality books that reflect Haitian/Haitian American culture. So, we partnered with Jamie Hector, Haitian American actor and storyteller, to curate the first and only Haitian-themed book collection for kids !
outcomes ⊲ Elevate the self-image of Haitian American students. ⊲ Provide books so students can understand others’ experiences while broadening their world . ⊲ Showcase creators with deep connections to Haitian culture —88% of the books feature authors and/or illustrators of Haitian descent.
meet the mentor
Jamie Hector is a Brooklyn-born actor who studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. He is best known for his roles in film and television, including The Wire , Bosch , Queen of the South , and We Own This City . However, one of Jamie’s
favorite roles is as the founder of Moving Mountains Inc., a nonprofit organization that gives children the opportunity to study the arts free of charge. He has also authored several children’s books with Scholastic which have been transadapted into Haitian Creole and are included in the Classroom Collections and the Take-Home Book Packs.
what’s included
Classroom Collections: These collections are perfect for reading aloud, providing texts that build knowledge, enhance vocabulary, and offer opportunities for speaking and writing to deepen comprehension and personal connections. With two copies of each title, students can choose to read with a partner, making the reading experience more exciting and interactive. ⊲ 16 books per grade level (8 titles; 2 copies each) ⊲ Teacher Resource Take-Home Book Packs: Take-Home Book Packs build home libraries with stories and characters that represent not just the classroom, but the world at large. ⊲ 3 engaging fiction titles per grade (2 bilingual English/Haitian Creole; 1 English) ⊲ Bilingual Family Letter (English/Haitian Creole)
ORDERING INFORMATION
Contract #: 7000974 | Vendor #: SCH100000
Your Price
Classroom Collections Kindergarten
9781546138914
$125.00* $125.00* $125.00* $125.00* Your Price $450.00*
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
9781546138945 9781546138952 9781546138969
Best Value Grades K–3
9781546101178
Take-Home Book Packs Kindergarten
9781546138976
$20.95* $20.95* $20.95* $20.95*
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
9781546138983 9781546138990 9781546139003
*Pending approval from the New York City Department of Education
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