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Haiti: My Country: Poems by Haitian Schoolchildren
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- ISBN
- 9781927083239 9781927083246
- Publisher
- Fifth House
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2014 | Grades 5 and Up
Gr 5 Up—The poems in these two collections offer insights into two strikingly different worlds. The selections in Haiti describe lush greenery, ripe mangos, and the natural beauty of a tropical paradise. The gorgeous scenery is a strong variation of the depictions of Haiti often seen in American media, although it is important to note that these poems were written before the devastating earthquake of 2010. The tone is pensive and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
