I have never been to Haiti, but I did live in the Dominican Republic. The scenery is beautiful. The vivid colors Alix Delinois paints mirrors the beauty of the island – bright, vibrant, delightful.
It has been a year since the earthquake shattered Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 12, 2010. In the author’s note, Edwidge Danticat share the moment when the news arrived. Born in Haiti with family still there, the news was close to her heart.
This story, Eight Days: the Story of Haiti, is about a seven-year old boy named Junior. He was trapped in the rubble for seven days. To survive, Junior played games in his mind, memories that gave him hope. I believe it’s important to show children the impossible moments can happen.
Savorings for reading and in writing for Eight Days: A Story of Haiti:
- Connection to current events
- Hope
- Imagination – visualizing everyday happenings
- Transitions – snapshot moments from one day to the next
- Family Importance
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