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Sélavi : A Haitian Story of Hope by Youme (2005, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherLee & Low Books, Incorporated

ISBN-100938317954

ISBN-139780938317951

eBay Product ID (ePID)46922354

Product Key Features

Book TitleSélavi : a Haitian Story of Hope

Number of Pages40 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicPeople & Places / Caribbean & Latin America, Social Topics / Violence, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, General, Social Topics / Homelessness & Poverty, Boys & Men

IllustratorYes, Youme

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorYoume

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight5 oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews"Beautiful illustrations using watercolor, photographs, collage, and techniques like batik make vivid Sélavi's life. . . A strong message of caring for the children and for each other rings through the kinds of sorrows too many children face in the world." -- Kirkus Reviews "Youme, an artist and activist, makes a powerful debut with this true story of Port-au-Prince's street children. . . . Youme's experience as a community muralist informs every picture--her work emits a streetwise sense of lyricism and urgency. The palette darkens with acts of violence, and lightens to reflect images of hope. " -- Publishers Weekly "Selavi offers a realistic view of children whose lives are sometimes disconcerting and sometimes hopeful. It will be useful in communities that serve Haitian-Americans, and libraries in which children are exploring issues of social justice." -- School Library Journal "In a moving afterword accompanied by her own documentary photos, Youme, as she's identified on the jacket, tells more of the story, which is based on the experience of homeless kids in Port-au-Prince. For older readers, adult writer Edwidge Danticat contributes a powerful essay about her own Haitian childhood, her country's proud history, and its desperate upheaval." -- Booklist Texas Bluebonnet Award, Texas Library Association (TLA) ALSC Notable Children's Books, American Library Association (ALA) Jane Addams Children's Book Award, Jane Addams Peace Association IPPY Award, Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY), "Beautiful illustrations using watercolor, photographs, collage, and techniques like batik make vivid Sélavi's life. . . A strong message of caring for the children and for each other rings through the kinds of sorrows too many children face in the world." -- Kirkus Reviews "Youme, an artist and activist, makes a powerful debut with this true story of Port-au-Prince's street children. . . . Youme's experience as a community muralist informs every picture--her work emits a streetwise sense of lyricism and urgency. The palette darkens with acts of violence, and lightens to reflect images of hope. " -- Publishers Weekly "Selavi offers a realistic view of children whose lives are sometimes disconcerting and sometimes hopeful. It will be useful in communities that serve Haitian-Americans, and libraries in which children are exploring issues of social justice." -- School Library Journal "In a moving afterword accompanied by her own documentary photos, Youme, as she's identified on the jacket, tells more of the story, which is based on the experience of homeless kids in Port-au-Prince. For older readers, adult writer Edwidge Danticat contributes a powerful essay about her own Haitian childhood, her country's proud history, and its desperate upheaval." -- Booklist Notable Children's Book, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Jane Addams Peace Award Winner, Jane Addams Peace Association IPPY Award, Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist, Texas Library Association (TLA), "Beautiful illustrations using watercolor, photographs, collage, and techniques like batik make vivid Sélavi's life. . . A strong message of caring for the children and for each other rings through the kinds of sorrows too many children face in the world." -- Kirkus Reviews "Youme, an artist and activist, makes a powerful debut with this true story of Port-au-Prince's street children. . . . Youme's experience as a community muralist informs every picture--her work emits a streetwise sense of lyricism and urgency. The palette darkens with acts of violence, and lightens to reflect images of hope." -- Publishers Weekly "Selavi offers a realistic view of children whose lives are sometimes disconcerting and sometimes hopeful. It will be useful in communities that serve Haitian-Americans, and libraries in which children are exploring issues of social justice." -- School Library Journal "In a moving afterword accompanied by her own documentary photos, Youme, as she's identified on the jacket, tells more of the story, which is based on the experience of homeless kids in Port-au-Prince. For older readers, adult writer Edwidge Danticat contributes a powerful essay about her own Haitian childhood, her country's proud history, and its desperate upheaval." -- Booklist ALSC Notable Children's Books 2005 - American Library Association (ALA) Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner 2005 - Jane Addams Peace Association Texas Bluebonnet Award Shortlist 2005 - Texas Library Association (TLA), "Beautiful illustrations using watercolor, photographs, collage, and techniques like batik make vivid Sélavi's life. . . A strong message of caring for the children and for each other rings through the kinds of sorrows too many children face in the world." -- Kirkus Reviews "Youme, an artist and activist, makes a powerful debut with this true story of Port-au-Prince's street children. . . . Youme's experience as a community muralist informs every picture--her work emits a streetwise sense of lyricism and urgency. The palette darkens with acts of violence, and lightens to reflect images of hope. " -- Publishers Weekly "Selavi offers a realistic view of children whose lives are sometimes disconcerting and sometimes hopeful. It will be useful in communities that serve Haitian-Americans, and libraries in which children are exploring issues of social justice." -- School Library Journal "In a moving afterword accompanied by her own documentary photos, Youme, as she's identified on the jacket, tells more of the story, which is based on the experience of homeless kids in Port-au-Prince. For older readers, adult writer Edwidge Danticat contributes a powerful essay about her own Haitian childhood, her country's proud history, and its desperate upheaval." -- Booklist Notable Children's Book, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Jane Addams Peace Award Winner, Jane Addams Peace Association IPPY Award, Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist, Texas Library Association (TLA), "Beautiful illustrations using watercolor, photographs, collage, and techniques like batik make vivid Sélavi's life. . . A strong message of caring for the children and for each other rings through the kinds of sorrows too many children face in the world." -- Kirkus Reviews "Youme, an artist and activist, makes a powerful debut with this true story of Port-au-Prince's street children. . . . Youme's experience as a community muralist informs every picture--her work emits a streetwise sense of lyricism and urgency. The palette darkens with acts of violence, and lightens to reflect images of hope. " -- Publishers Weekly "Selavi offers a realistic view of children whose lives are sometimes disconcerting and sometimes hopeful. It will be useful in communities that serve Haitian-Americans, and libraries in which children are exploring issues of social justice." -- School Library Journal "In a moving afterword accompanied by her own documentary photos, Youme, as she's identified on the jacket, tells more of the story, which is based on the experience of homeless kids in Port-au-Prince. For older readers, adult writer Edwidge Danticat contributes a powerful essay about her own Haitian childhood, her country's proud history, and its desperate upheaval." -- Booklist Notable Children's Book, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Jane Addams Peace Award Winner, American Library Association (ALA) IPPY Award, Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist, Texas Library Association (TLA), "Beautiful illustrations using watercolor, photographs, collage, and techniques like batik make vivid Sélavi's life... A strong message of caring for the children and for each other rings through the kinds of sorrows too many children face in the world." -- Kirkus Reviews "Youme, an artist and activist, makes a powerful debut with this true story of Port-au-Prince's street children.... Youme's experience as a community muralist informs every picture--her work emits a streetwise sense of lyricism and urgency. The palette darkens with acts of violence, and lightens to reflect images of hope. " -- Publishers Weekly "Selavi offers a realistic view of children whose lives are sometimes disconcerting and sometimes hopeful. It will be useful in communities that serve Haitian-Americans, and libraries in which children are exploring issues of social justice." -- School Library Journal "In a moving afterword accompanied by her own documentary photos, Youme, as she's identified on the jacket, tells more of the story, which is based on the experience of homeless kids in Port-au-Prince. For older readers, adult writer Edwidge Danticat contributes a powerful essay about her own Haitian childhood, her country's proud history, and its desperate upheaval." -- Booklist Notable Children's Book, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Jane Addams Peace Award Winner, American Library Association (ALA) IPPY Award, Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist, Texas Library Association (TLA), "Beautiful illustrations using watercolor, photographs, collage, and techniques like batik make vivid Sélavi's life. . . A strong message of caring for the children and for each other rings through the kinds of sorrows too many children face in the world." -- Kirkus Reviews "Youme, an artist and activist, makes a powerful debut with this true story of Port-au-Prince's street children. . . . Youme's experience as a community muralist informs every picture--her work emits a streetwise sense of lyricism and urgency. The palette darkens with acts of violence, and lightens to reflect images of hope." -- Publishers Weekly "Selavi offers a realistic view of children whose lives are sometimes disconcerting and sometimes hopeful. It will be useful in communities that serve Haitian-Americans, and libraries in which children are exploring issues of social justice." -- School Library Journal "In a moving afterword accompanied by her own documentary photos, Youme, as she's identified on the jacket, tells more of the story, which is based on the experience of homeless kids in Port-au-Prince. For older readers, adult writer Edwidge Danticat contributes a powerful essay about her own Haitian childhood, her country's proud history, and its desperate upheaval." -- Booklist ALSC Notable Children's Books - American Library Association (ALA) Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner - Jane Addams Peace Association Texas Bluebonnet Award Shortlist - Texas Library Association (TLA), "Beautiful illustrations using watercolor, photographs, collage, and techniques like batik make vivid Sélavi's life... A strong message of caring for the children and for each other rings through the kinds of sorrows too many children face in the world." -- Kirkus Reviews "Youme, an artist and activist, makes a powerful debut with this true story of Port-au-Prince's street children.... Youme's experience as a community muralist informs every picture--her work emits a streetwise sense of lyricism and urgency. The palette darkens with acts of violence, and lightens to reflect images of hope." -- Publishers Weekly "Selavi offers a realistic view of children whose lives are sometimes disconcerting and sometimes hopeful. It will be useful in communities that serve Haitian-Americans, and libraries in which children are exploring issues of social justice." -- School Library Journal "In a moving afterword accompanied by her own documentary photos, Youme, as she's identified on the jacket, tells more of the story, which is based on the experience of homeless kids in Port-au-Prince. For older readers, adult writer Edwidge Danticat contributes a powerful essay about her own Haitian childhood, her country's proud history, and its desperate upheaval." -- Booklist ALSC Notable Children's Books - American Library Association (ALA) Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner - Jane Addams Peace Association Texas Bluebonnet Award Shortlist - Texas Library Association (TLA)

Grade FromThird Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Grade ToFifth Grade

SynopsisThis ALA Notable book, now in paperback, tells the true story of Selavi, a small boy who finds himself homeless on the streets of Haiti. He finds other street children who share their food and a place to sleep. Together they proclaim a message of hope through murals and radio programs. Full color., On the streets of Haiti, a homeless child learns the meaning of family, solidarity, and hope. A homeless boy wanders the streets of Haiti, until he finds other children like him. His new friends help the boy pick a name for himself--Sélavi, Kreyol for that is life. All these children had faced tragedy like Sélavi and had no one to care for them. But they share the little food they each manage to scavenge, and they watch out for one another. Together they find the voice to express the needs of Timoun Lari, the children who live in the streets. With a caring community they are able to build a shelter, and from there they create Radyo Timoun, Children's Radio. A station run by and for children--their stories, questions, and suggestions were broadcast for all to hear. Though more obstacles come their way, they've learned that when people band together and form a community, everyone is lifted. "We may be a single drop of water, but together we can be a mighty river.", The true story of Selavi ("that is life"), a small boy who finds himself homeless on the streets of Haiti. He finds other street children who share their food and a place to sleep. Together they proclaim a message of hope through murals and radio programs. Now in paper, this beautifully illustrated story is supplemented with photographs of Haitian children working and playing together, plus an essay by Edwidge Danticat. Included in the 2005 ALA Notable Children's Book List and the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. Youme Landowne is an artist and activist who has worked with communities in Kenya, Japan, Haiti, and Cuba to make art that honors personal and cultural wisdom. She makes her home in Brooklyn, New York, and rides her bike everywhere.