CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE GRADES K to 3 Instructional Focus ⊲ Culturally Responsive Instruction ⊲ Read-Alouds ⊲ Multilingual Learners ⊲ Comprehension ⊲ Motivation & Engagement SOLE SOURCE
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 best children’s books on Haitian culture and history available! NEW! Our Community: Haitian Heritage The first and only Haitian-themed book collection for kids
outcomes ⊲ Elevate the self-image of Haitian American students and counter negative stereotypes . ⊲ Provide diverse 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. 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: what’s included Classroom Collections: Take-Home Book Packs build home libraries with diverse stories and characters that represent not just the classroom but the world at large. ⊲ 3 books per grade (3 titles; 1 copy each) ⊲ Bilingual Family Letter (English/Haitian Creole)
meet the mentor
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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 non-profit organization that gives underserved children the opportunity to study the arts free of charge. He has also authored several children’s books with Scholastic which have been trans-adapted into Haitian Creole and are included in the Classroom Collections and the Take- Home Book Packs.
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Classroom Collections Grades K–3
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$600.00 $167.00 $167.00 $167.00 $167.00
$450.00 $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
Kindergarten
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
Take-Home Book Packs Kindergarten
$26.75 $26.75 $26.75 $26.75
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Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
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