This unique book collection provides positive, everyday stories that bring Haitian culture and experiences to life for all children.
Our Community: Haitian Heritage | Grades K–3
Haitian-Themed Books for Every Classroom
Enrich classroom libraries with Haitian-themed books in English and English/Haitian Creole.
Our Community: Haitian Heritage | Grades K–3
Haitian-Themed Books for Every Classroom
Enrich classroom libraries with Haitian-themed books in English and English/Haitian Creole.
A Celebration of Haitian Culture
Created in Collaboration with Jamie Hector
We partnered with Jamie Hector, Haitian American actor and storyteller, to help us select some of the best children’s books on Haitian culture and history.
“The books in this set celebrate Haitian/Haitian American culture and are fun to read. I can’t wait for you to experience them, too.”
The First Collection of Its Kind
Our Community is the first children's book collection to spotlight Haitian/Haitian American stories and experiences.
Transadapted
Not just translated, but transadapted to make the content understandable and relevant to all readers
Authentic
Many titles written and illustrated by creators of Haitian descent
Relatable
True-to-life characters and everyday situations all children can relate to
Bilingual
A mixture of bilingual Haitian Creole/English and English language texts
Engaging
Titles that all students, regardless of background, will want to read again and again
Haitian Creole is the first language of nearly 11 million people worldwide and is the 6th most common language spoken in the homes of American school children who are multilingual learners.¹
¹U.S. Department of Education, Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR): Part I: SY 2019-20.
See the Research
Research validates the importance of reading a wide range of texts—in and out of the classroom.
Home Libraries | Topic Paper
This review of research details the positive impact of home libraries on student achievement.
Reading for Life: The Impact of Youth Literacy on Health Outcomes | Topic Paper
Review the data on reading and literacy and their impact on student well-being.
Meet the Mentor | Jamie Hector
Jamie Hector is a respected actor (The Wire, Bosch) and founder of the youth arts nonprofit Moving Mountains Inc. Jamie has written several Scholastic picture books which have been transadapted into Haitian Creole for this collection.
Created in Partnership with NABU
NABU is a nonprofit organization that trains storytellers and artists in the creation of original multilingual stories. Ten of the 32 books in the Haitian Heritage collection originated from NABU’s work in Haiti.
Q&A with Jamie Hector
Read an interview with Jamie Hector on what this collection means to him. Conducted by the Scholastic Kids Press Corps, you can even share it with students.
"I want kids to learn about the amazing people in Haiti."
—Jamie Hector
Explore the Collection
See a full title list, flip through a sample book, and explore our teacher resource.
16 Classroom Books
8 titles, 2 copies each including English language and bilingual Haitian Creole/English texts
Teacher Resource
Welcome letter from Jamie Hector, annotated book list, writing activities, and discussion prompts
Take-Home Book Packs
Grade-specific take-home book packs available separately for family & community engagement
Family Letter
Bilingual activities, annotations, and tips for reading together included with each take-home pack
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