Author: Adrian Gee
Publisher: Adrian Gee
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Unveil the Essence of Haitian with Eloquence and Charm! Are you captivated by the melodic allure and heartfelt warmth of the Haitian language? Whether you're embarking on your linguistic journey as a beginner to learn Haitian or refining your fluency for deeper conversations, "The Ultimate Haitian Phrase Book" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the beautiful complexities of this melodic language. This phrase book transcends the ordinary, crafted meticulously to not only furnish you with essential phrases but to immerse you in the spirit of Haiti. Here's what sets us apart: 1. Beyond Basic Phrases: We present a collection of over 1001 indispensable Haitian phrases, but our mission extends further. We offer mini grammar insights, allowing you to grasp the nuances of Haitian grammar, which is the backbone of your linguistic expressions. 2. Interactive Haitian Challenges: Engage with the language dynamically through exercises designed for real-world application, moving beyond rote memorization to genuine language practice. 3. Cognitive Enrichment: Our book is peppered with puzzles and crosswords that are not only fun but also instrumental in expanding your vocabulary and reinforcing your learning. 4. Real-Life Relevance: Each phrase in this book is carefully selected for its practicality and real-world application. Whether you're navigating the vibrant streets of Port-au-Prince or engaging in heartfelt discussions along Haiti’s scenic coastline, you’ll be well-prepared to communicate with confidence and ease. 5. Pronunciation Mastery: Haitian pronunciation presents unique challenges. Our detailed guide demystifies it, ensuring you articulate with the accuracy and ease of a native speaker. With "The Ultimate Haitian Phrase Book," you gain: • An extensive list of over 1001 critical Haitian expressions, accompanied by precise English translations. • Phonetic pronunciation guides to bolster your speaking confidence. • Insightful mini-lessons on Haitian grammar to unveil the structure of the language. • Essential tips to amplify your daily Haitian interactions. Bid "Orevwa" to uncertainty and "Bonjou" to Haitian fluency. Our guide doesn’t just teach words—it invites you into the vibrant Haitian culture and way of life. Start your Haitian language adventure today! Follow me on Instagram [@adriangruszka] and visit [www.adriangee.com] for more resources. Share your journey on Instagram, tag us, and let's celebrate your progress together! Embark on your path to Haitian mastery now. Grab your copy today and communicate in Haitian with elegance and depth!
The Ultimate Haitian Phrase Book
Author: Adrian Gee
Publisher: Adrian Gee
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Unveil the Essence of Haitian with Eloquence and Charm! Are you captivated by the melodic allure and heartfelt warmth of the Haitian language? Whether you're embarking on your linguistic journey as a beginner to learn Haitian or refining your fluency for deeper conversations, "The Ultimate Haitian Phrase Book" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the beautiful complexities of this melodic language. This phrase book transcends the ordinary, crafted meticulously to not only furnish you with essential phrases but to immerse you in the spirit of Haiti. Here's what sets us apart: 1. Beyond Basic Phrases: We present a collection of over 1001 indispensable Haitian phrases, but our mission extends further. We offer mini grammar insights, allowing you to grasp the nuances of Haitian grammar, which is the backbone of your linguistic expressions. 2. Interactive Haitian Challenges: Engage with the language dynamically through exercises designed for real-world application, moving beyond rote memorization to genuine language practice. 3. Cognitive Enrichment: Our book is peppered with puzzles and crosswords that are not only fun but also instrumental in expanding your vocabulary and reinforcing your learning. 4. Real-Life Relevance: Each phrase in this book is carefully selected for its practicality and real-world application. Whether you're navigating the vibrant streets of Port-au-Prince or engaging in heartfelt discussions along Haiti’s scenic coastline, you’ll be well-prepared to communicate with confidence and ease. 5. Pronunciation Mastery: Haitian pronunciation presents unique challenges. Our detailed guide demystifies it, ensuring you articulate with the accuracy and ease of a native speaker. With "The Ultimate Haitian Phrase Book," you gain: • An extensive list of over 1001 critical Haitian expressions, accompanied by precise English translations. • Phonetic pronunciation guides to bolster your speaking confidence. • Insightful mini-lessons on Haitian grammar to unveil the structure of the language. • Essential tips to amplify your daily Haitian interactions. Bid "Orevwa" to uncertainty and "Bonjou" to Haitian fluency. Our guide doesn’t just teach words—it invites you into the vibrant Haitian culture and way of life. Start your Haitian language adventure today! Follow me on Instagram [@adriangruszka] and visit [www.adriangee.com] for more resources. Share your journey on Instagram, tag us, and let's celebrate your progress together! Embark on your path to Haitian mastery now. Grab your copy today and communicate in Haitian with elegance and depth!
Publisher: Adrian Gee
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Unveil the Essence of Haitian with Eloquence and Charm! Are you captivated by the melodic allure and heartfelt warmth of the Haitian language? Whether you're embarking on your linguistic journey as a beginner to learn Haitian or refining your fluency for deeper conversations, "The Ultimate Haitian Phrase Book" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the beautiful complexities of this melodic language. This phrase book transcends the ordinary, crafted meticulously to not only furnish you with essential phrases but to immerse you in the spirit of Haiti. Here's what sets us apart: 1. Beyond Basic Phrases: We present a collection of over 1001 indispensable Haitian phrases, but our mission extends further. We offer mini grammar insights, allowing you to grasp the nuances of Haitian grammar, which is the backbone of your linguistic expressions. 2. Interactive Haitian Challenges: Engage with the language dynamically through exercises designed for real-world application, moving beyond rote memorization to genuine language practice. 3. Cognitive Enrichment: Our book is peppered with puzzles and crosswords that are not only fun but also instrumental in expanding your vocabulary and reinforcing your learning. 4. Real-Life Relevance: Each phrase in this book is carefully selected for its practicality and real-world application. Whether you're navigating the vibrant streets of Port-au-Prince or engaging in heartfelt discussions along Haiti’s scenic coastline, you’ll be well-prepared to communicate with confidence and ease. 5. Pronunciation Mastery: Haitian pronunciation presents unique challenges. Our detailed guide demystifies it, ensuring you articulate with the accuracy and ease of a native speaker. With "The Ultimate Haitian Phrase Book," you gain: • An extensive list of over 1001 critical Haitian expressions, accompanied by precise English translations. • Phonetic pronunciation guides to bolster your speaking confidence. • Insightful mini-lessons on Haitian grammar to unveil the structure of the language. • Essential tips to amplify your daily Haitian interactions. Bid "Orevwa" to uncertainty and "Bonjou" to Haitian fluency. Our guide doesn’t just teach words—it invites you into the vibrant Haitian culture and way of life. Start your Haitian language adventure today! Follow me on Instagram [@adriangruszka] and visit [www.adriangee.com] for more resources. Share your journey on Instagram, tag us, and let's celebrate your progress together! Embark on your path to Haitian mastery now. Grab your copy today and communicate in Haitian with elegance and depth!
Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Two Volume Bundle
Author: Yeral E. Ogando
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996687386
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Two Volume Bundle comes is the perfect combination of Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Volume One and Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation Volume Two. You have seen the incredible results and outstanding learning experience of our students all over the world, using our very special learning technique of Teach Yourself method. We have made it easier for you, if you want to profit from the complete Haitian Creole course, therefore, you don't have to buy them separately anymore, you have them combined in one single volume and very affordable. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is the ultimate proven technique for you to master Haitian Creole in less than 3 months. This incredible book will guide you gradually from recognizing Creole alphabet, identifying the words and learning how to pronounce them easily with our Free Mp3 Audio Bonus. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is not just another book for learning phrases, words, verbs and vocabulary. This amazing book will show you the hidden technique behind the languages and will give you the tools to learn it in a very short time. You will have everything you need to master the language, you just need to pay attention and follow the instructions given in this incredible book. The author of Teach Yourself Haitian Creole has acquired these skills throughout the years by learning more than 10 languages so far. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is the product of his learning experience. Hundreds of people have already learned using this method; it is your time to learn now. At the end, you will find yourself reading gospel messages in Haitian Creole. Isn't awesome to learn that quick? Did you imagine speaking Haitian Creole in less than 3 months? I know you might be hesitant to believe it, but there are many people already enjoying the languages experiences. People tend to think that learning a new language is a very difficult task and don't get me wrong "It is" when you do not have the correct tool or method to learn. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is the ultimate method for you to learn easily and effectively. In my experience of language learning, I have found many difficult languages, but Haitian Creole has been so far "The easiest language" to learn. My students learn how to speak Haitian Creole with this very same book in less than 3 months. Try it now and you will succeed in finally learning Haitian Creole. You are amazed that with just 3 months studying Teach Yourself Haitian Creole, you are already speaking the language. You did not think it was possible, did you? Now, you want to move up to the next level. You want to improve your conversation skills. You want to sound like a native speaker, but somehow you know something is missing. No need to look any further, with Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation, you will get the conversation skills you need. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation is the perfect tool to master your conversation skills. This is not another conversation course; it is much more than that. You will find up to date conversations user by younger generation, lots of new words and expressions. However, that's not all, I have added a treasure section, a Dictionary section where you will find the definitions in Haitian Creole and its different uses for a large list of words. Over 500 words defined in Haitian Creole language, giving you approximately over 20,000 thousand words for your knowledge and improvement. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation is your ultimate technique for speaking the language as a native. I have also included a brief grammar section, just to review what you have learned with my first book Teach Yourself Haitian Creole. Speak like a native speaker in less than 3 MONTHS with our proven technique for Self-learning. Audio Download included. Take advantage today of our special two volumes combination and get full course now. Two books in One.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996687386
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Two Volume Bundle comes is the perfect combination of Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Volume One and Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation Volume Two. You have seen the incredible results and outstanding learning experience of our students all over the world, using our very special learning technique of Teach Yourself method. We have made it easier for you, if you want to profit from the complete Haitian Creole course, therefore, you don't have to buy them separately anymore, you have them combined in one single volume and very affordable. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is the ultimate proven technique for you to master Haitian Creole in less than 3 months. This incredible book will guide you gradually from recognizing Creole alphabet, identifying the words and learning how to pronounce them easily with our Free Mp3 Audio Bonus. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is not just another book for learning phrases, words, verbs and vocabulary. This amazing book will show you the hidden technique behind the languages and will give you the tools to learn it in a very short time. You will have everything you need to master the language, you just need to pay attention and follow the instructions given in this incredible book. The author of Teach Yourself Haitian Creole has acquired these skills throughout the years by learning more than 10 languages so far. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is the product of his learning experience. Hundreds of people have already learned using this method; it is your time to learn now. At the end, you will find yourself reading gospel messages in Haitian Creole. Isn't awesome to learn that quick? Did you imagine speaking Haitian Creole in less than 3 months? I know you might be hesitant to believe it, but there are many people already enjoying the languages experiences. People tend to think that learning a new language is a very difficult task and don't get me wrong "It is" when you do not have the correct tool or method to learn. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is the ultimate method for you to learn easily and effectively. In my experience of language learning, I have found many difficult languages, but Haitian Creole has been so far "The easiest language" to learn. My students learn how to speak Haitian Creole with this very same book in less than 3 months. Try it now and you will succeed in finally learning Haitian Creole. You are amazed that with just 3 months studying Teach Yourself Haitian Creole, you are already speaking the language. You did not think it was possible, did you? Now, you want to move up to the next level. You want to improve your conversation skills. You want to sound like a native speaker, but somehow you know something is missing. No need to look any further, with Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation, you will get the conversation skills you need. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation is the perfect tool to master your conversation skills. This is not another conversation course; it is much more than that. You will find up to date conversations user by younger generation, lots of new words and expressions. However, that's not all, I have added a treasure section, a Dictionary section where you will find the definitions in Haitian Creole and its different uses for a large list of words. Over 500 words defined in Haitian Creole language, giving you approximately over 20,000 thousand words for your knowledge and improvement. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation is your ultimate technique for speaking the language as a native. I have also included a brief grammar section, just to review what you have learned with my first book Teach Yourself Haitian Creole. Speak like a native speaker in less than 3 MONTHS with our proven technique for Self-learning. Audio Download included. Take advantage today of our special two volumes combination and get full course now. Two books in One.
English-Haitian Creole Bilingual Dictionary
Author: Albert Valdman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153201600X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 861
Book Description
Haitian Creole (HC) is spoken by approximately 11,000,000 persons in Haiti and in diaspora communities in the United States and throughout the Caribbean. Thus, it is of great utility to Anglophone professionals engaged in various activities—medical, social, educational, welfare— in these regions. As the most widely spoken and best described creole language, a knowledge of its vocabulary is of interest and utility to scholars in a variety of disciplines. The English-Haitian Creole Bilingual Dictionary (EHCBD) aims to assist anglophone users in constructing written and oral discourse in HC; it also will aid HC speakers to translate from English to their language. As the most elaborate and extensive linguistic tool available, it contains about 30 000 individual entries, many of which have multiple senses and include subentries, multiword phrases or idioms. The distinguishing feature of the EHCBD is the inclusion of translated sentence-length illustrative examples that provide important information on usage.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153201600X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 861
Book Description
Haitian Creole (HC) is spoken by approximately 11,000,000 persons in Haiti and in diaspora communities in the United States and throughout the Caribbean. Thus, it is of great utility to Anglophone professionals engaged in various activities—medical, social, educational, welfare— in these regions. As the most widely spoken and best described creole language, a knowledge of its vocabulary is of interest and utility to scholars in a variety of disciplines. The English-Haitian Creole Bilingual Dictionary (EHCBD) aims to assist anglophone users in constructing written and oral discourse in HC; it also will aid HC speakers to translate from English to their language. As the most elaborate and extensive linguistic tool available, it contains about 30 000 individual entries, many of which have multiple senses and include subentries, multiword phrases or idioms. The distinguishing feature of the EHCBD is the inclusion of translated sentence-length illustrative examples that provide important information on usage.
Haitian Creole Phrasebook: Essential Expressions for Communicating in Haiti
Author: Jowel C. Laguerre
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071749217
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The essential terms you need to communicate with the nation’s 8-plus million Haitian Creole speakers If you are travelling to Haiti to help with the relief effort or to aid in its rebuilding, Haitian Creole Phrasebook is your must-have resource. In addition to featuring content specifically related to relief and rebuilding, this book also covers the basic topics such as introducing yourself, asking for directions, giving instructions, or asking for information. A separate section is devoted to key words and phrases related to relief efforts from communicating with medical personnel to construction and engineering terminology Features: A mini-dictionary includes essential vocabulary for quick reference An 30-minute audio download that features key words and phrases Vital vocabulary and phrases relevant to relief and rebuilding processes McGraw-Hill will donate a percentage of sales to the Haitian rebuilding effort. Topics include: Basic Vocabulary, Basics of Haitian Creole, Greetings and Wishes, Expressing Preferences and Opinions, Numbers, Time, and Weather, Family, People, and Description, Communication, Living and Working in Haiti, Transportation and Directions, Money and Shopping, Accommodations, Food and Drink, Specialized Vocabulary, Earthquake, Construction Rebuilding, Relief Effort, Medical Vocabulary, Security, Resources
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071749217
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The essential terms you need to communicate with the nation’s 8-plus million Haitian Creole speakers If you are travelling to Haiti to help with the relief effort or to aid in its rebuilding, Haitian Creole Phrasebook is your must-have resource. In addition to featuring content specifically related to relief and rebuilding, this book also covers the basic topics such as introducing yourself, asking for directions, giving instructions, or asking for information. A separate section is devoted to key words and phrases related to relief efforts from communicating with medical personnel to construction and engineering terminology Features: A mini-dictionary includes essential vocabulary for quick reference An 30-minute audio download that features key words and phrases Vital vocabulary and phrases relevant to relief and rebuilding processes McGraw-Hill will donate a percentage of sales to the Haitian rebuilding effort. Topics include: Basic Vocabulary, Basics of Haitian Creole, Greetings and Wishes, Expressing Preferences and Opinions, Numbers, Time, and Weather, Family, People, and Description, Communication, Living and Working in Haiti, Transportation and Directions, Money and Shopping, Accommodations, Food and Drink, Specialized Vocabulary, Earthquake, Construction Rebuilding, Relief Effort, Medical Vocabulary, Security, Resources
My First Haitian Creole Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations
Author: Gina S.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780369600141
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Haitian Creole ? Learning Haitian Creole can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Haitian Creole Alphabets. Haitian Creole Words. English Translations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780369600141
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Haitian Creole ? Learning Haitian Creole can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Haitian Creole Alphabets. Haitian Creole Words. English Translations.
The Haitian Creole Language
Author: Arthur K. Spears
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 0739172212
Category : Creole dialects, French
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The Haitian Creole Language is the first book that deals broadly with a language that has too long lived in the shadow of French. With chapters contributed by the leading scholars in the study of Creole, it provides information on this language's history; structure; and use in education, literature, and social interaction. Although spoken by virtually all Haitians, Creole was recognized as the co-official language of Haiti only a little over twenty years ago. The Haitian Creole Language provides essential information for professionals, other service providers, and Creole speakers who are interested in furthering the use of Creole in Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. Increased language competencies would greatly promote the education of Creole speakers and their participation in the social and political life of their countries of residence. This book is an indispensable tool for those seeking knowledge about the centrality of language in the affairs of Haiti, its people, and its diaspora.
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 0739172212
Category : Creole dialects, French
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The Haitian Creole Language is the first book that deals broadly with a language that has too long lived in the shadow of French. With chapters contributed by the leading scholars in the study of Creole, it provides information on this language's history; structure; and use in education, literature, and social interaction. Although spoken by virtually all Haitians, Creole was recognized as the co-official language of Haiti only a little over twenty years ago. The Haitian Creole Language provides essential information for professionals, other service providers, and Creole speakers who are interested in furthering the use of Creole in Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. Increased language competencies would greatly promote the education of Creole speakers and their participation in the social and political life of their countries of residence. This book is an indispensable tool for those seeking knowledge about the centrality of language in the affairs of Haiti, its people, and its diaspora.
Dear Haiti, Love Alaine
Author: Maika Moulite
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148805133X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
“I couldn’t put Dear Haiti, Love Alaine down!” —New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi! Alaine Beauparlant has heard about Haiti all her life… But the stories were always passed down from her dad—and her mom, when she wasn’t too busy with her high-profile newscaster gig. But when Alaine’s life goes a bit sideways, it’s time to finally visit Haiti herself. What she learns about Haiti’s proud history as the world’s first black republic (with its even prouder people) is one thing, but what she learns about her own family is another. Suddenly, the secrets Alaine’s mom has been keeping, including a family curse that has spanned generations, can no longer be avoided. It’s a lot to handle, without even mentioning that Alaine is also working for her aunt’s nonprofit, which sends underprivileged kids to school and boasts one annoyingly charming intern. But if anyone can do it all…it’s Alaine. “Delightful.” —Essence magazine "Stunning.” —Booklist (starred review) Also by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite: One of the Good Ones
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148805133X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
“I couldn’t put Dear Haiti, Love Alaine down!” —New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi! Alaine Beauparlant has heard about Haiti all her life… But the stories were always passed down from her dad—and her mom, when she wasn’t too busy with her high-profile newscaster gig. But when Alaine’s life goes a bit sideways, it’s time to finally visit Haiti herself. What she learns about Haiti’s proud history as the world’s first black republic (with its even prouder people) is one thing, but what she learns about her own family is another. Suddenly, the secrets Alaine’s mom has been keeping, including a family curse that has spanned generations, can no longer be avoided. It’s a lot to handle, without even mentioning that Alaine is also working for her aunt’s nonprofit, which sends underprivileged kids to school and boasts one annoyingly charming intern. But if anyone can do it all…it’s Alaine. “Delightful.” —Essence magazine "Stunning.” —Booklist (starred review) Also by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite: One of the Good Ones
Ayiti
Author: Roxane Gay
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802165737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
From the New York Times–bestselling author of Hunger and Bad Feminist, a powerful short story collection exploring the Haitian diaspora experience. In Ayiti, a married couple seeking boat passage to America prepares to leave their homeland. A young woman procures a voodoo love potion to ensnare a childhood classmate. A mother takes a foreign soldier into her home as a boarder, and into her bed. And a woman conceives a daughter on the bank of a river while fleeing a horrific massacre, a daughter who later moves to America for a new life but is perpetually haunted by the mysterious scent of blood. Roxane Gay is an award-winning literary voice praised for her fearless and vivid prose, and her debut collection Ayiti exemplifies the raw talent that made her “one of the voices of our age” (National Post, Canada). Praise for Ayiti “Highly dimensioned characters and unforgettable moments. . . . Dismantling the glib misconceptions of her complex ancestral home, Gay cuts and thrills. Readers will find her powerful first book difficult to put down.” —Booklist “The themes explored in Gay’s nonfiction, such as the transactional nature of violence and the ways in which stereotypes of poverty add another layer of dehumanization, are just as potent here. Even her more lyrical mode is filtered through a keen sense of the lost promise of one country and the blinkered privilege of the other. It’s Gay’s unflinching directness—the sense that her characters are in the room with you, telling it like it is—that makes her irresistible.” —Vogue “A set of brief, tart stories mostly set amid the Haitian-American community and circling around themes of violation, abuse, and heartbreak . . . This book set the tone that still characterizes much of Gay’s writing: clean, unaffected, allowing the (often furious) emotions to rise naturally out of calm, declarative sentences. That gives her briefest stories a punch even when they come in at two pages or fewer, sketching out the challenges of assimilation in terms of accents, meals, or ‘What You Need to Know About a Haitian Woman’. . . . This debut amply contains the righteous energy that drives all her work.” —Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802165737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
From the New York Times–bestselling author of Hunger and Bad Feminist, a powerful short story collection exploring the Haitian diaspora experience. In Ayiti, a married couple seeking boat passage to America prepares to leave their homeland. A young woman procures a voodoo love potion to ensnare a childhood classmate. A mother takes a foreign soldier into her home as a boarder, and into her bed. And a woman conceives a daughter on the bank of a river while fleeing a horrific massacre, a daughter who later moves to America for a new life but is perpetually haunted by the mysterious scent of blood. Roxane Gay is an award-winning literary voice praised for her fearless and vivid prose, and her debut collection Ayiti exemplifies the raw talent that made her “one of the voices of our age” (National Post, Canada). Praise for Ayiti “Highly dimensioned characters and unforgettable moments. . . . Dismantling the glib misconceptions of her complex ancestral home, Gay cuts and thrills. Readers will find her powerful first book difficult to put down.” —Booklist “The themes explored in Gay’s nonfiction, such as the transactional nature of violence and the ways in which stereotypes of poverty add another layer of dehumanization, are just as potent here. Even her more lyrical mode is filtered through a keen sense of the lost promise of one country and the blinkered privilege of the other. It’s Gay’s unflinching directness—the sense that her characters are in the room with you, telling it like it is—that makes her irresistible.” —Vogue “A set of brief, tart stories mostly set amid the Haitian-American community and circling around themes of violation, abuse, and heartbreak . . . This book set the tone that still characterizes much of Gay’s writing: clean, unaffected, allowing the (often furious) emotions to rise naturally out of calm, declarative sentences. That gives her briefest stories a punch even when they come in at two pages or fewer, sketching out the challenges of assimilation in terms of accents, meals, or ‘What You Need to Know About a Haitian Woman’. . . . This debut amply contains the righteous energy that drives all her work.” —Kirkus Reviews
Serafina's Promise
Author: Ann E. Burg
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545549949
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A luminous novel in verse from the author of the Jefferson Cup award winner ALL THE BROKEN PIECES. Serafina hasa secret dream. She wants to go to schooland become a doctorwith her best friend, Julie Marie. But in their rural villageoutside Port-au-Prince, Haiti,many obstaclesstand in Serafina’s way--little money,never-ending chores,and Manman’s worries. More powerful eventhan all of theseare the heavy rainsand the shaking earththat test Serafina’s resolvein ways she never dreamed. At once heartbreaking and hopeful,this exquisitely crafted storywill leave a lasting impressionon your heart.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545549949
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A luminous novel in verse from the author of the Jefferson Cup award winner ALL THE BROKEN PIECES. Serafina hasa secret dream. She wants to go to schooland become a doctorwith her best friend, Julie Marie. But in their rural villageoutside Port-au-Prince, Haiti,many obstaclesstand in Serafina’s way--little money,never-ending chores,and Manman’s worries. More powerful eventhan all of theseare the heavy rainsand the shaking earththat test Serafina’s resolvein ways she never dreamed. At once heartbreaking and hopeful,this exquisitely crafted storywill leave a lasting impressionon your heart.
Fresh as a Daisy
Author: Diane Costa
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951787080
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A multicultural book that teaches English idioms about nature. Includes popular idioms, idiom meanings, example sentences, and colorful illustrations of characters and settings from around the world. This book also provides an English audio recording and links to teaching resources. This is a great resource for diverse classrooms!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951787080
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A multicultural book that teaches English idioms about nature. Includes popular idioms, idiom meanings, example sentences, and colorful illustrations of characters and settings from around the world. This book also provides an English audio recording and links to teaching resources. This is a great resource for diverse classrooms!