Youme Landowne
The true story of ,Selavi, (â€œthat is lifeâ€), 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 Childrenâ€™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.
Childrens,Picture Books,Childrens,Historical,Historical Fiction,Cultural,Fiction,Education
SÃ©lavi, That is Life