My Day with the Panye
Tami Charles
Fallon accompanies her mother, Manman, to a market in Port-au-Prince and hopes to carry a large panye on her head. Her early attempts end with the basket falling, but Manman encourages patience and asks her to watch the women and girls who carry their own panyes. Through the day, Fallon learns that the basket represents strength, grace, and care for family. At day’s end, she tries again.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
