Calling the Water Drum ~ LaTisha Redding Posted on March 25, 2021 by Jenn @ "Brown Like Me" BooksThis story saddened me. A young boy and his parents secretly left Haiti in the middle of the night with just enough … Read moreCalling the Water Drum ~ LaTisha ReddingCategories: Aaron Boyd, Caribbean, Immigration, LaTisha Redding, Refugees
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings ~ Francie Latour Posted on March 24, 2021 by Jenn @ "Brown Like Me" BooksWith beautifully bright and vivid colors, this book tells of a young girl who visits her aunt, a painter, in Haiti. Read moreAuntie Luce’s Talking Paintings ~ Francie LatourCategories: Art, Caribbean, Francie Latour, Ken Daley, Self-appreciation
Freedom Soup ~ Tami Charles Posted on January 1, 2021 by Jenn @ "Brown Like Me" BooksEvery year Haitians around the world celebrate New Years Day by eating freedom soup. Read moreFreedom Soup ~ Tami CharlesCategories: Caribbean, Food, Freedom, Grandparents, Jacqueline Alcántara, New Year's Day, Tami Charles
Island Baby ~ Holly Keller Posted on August 13, 2018 by Jenn @ "Brown Like Me" BooksOn the Caribbean island, young Simon loves to help Pops with his bird hospital. When Simon discovers a flamingo … Read moreIsland Baby ~ Holly KellerCategories: Animals, Boys, Caribbean, Holly Keller, Holly Keller