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Back Home: Story Time with My Father

Arlène Elizabeth Casimir

Lune loves listening as her father tells stories from his life in Haiti. His tales can be funny or sad, and they carry lessons about truth and love. Through these magical stories, Lune discovers the power of storytelling and is inspired to make narratives of her own. The book moves between a father’s memories and a child’s imagination, with a Haitian Creole glossary included.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Cultural Heritage · Family · Imagination · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
May 7, 2024
ISBN-13
9781536223200
Language
English
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