Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation
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Danticat’s celebration of storytelling and the bond between mother and child is an empowering one. Saya, whose mother is being detained, writes a story inspired by her mother’s experience. When her father sends Saya’s story to a newspaper, she learns firsthand that one voice, one story, can make a difference.
Culture/Community: Haitian / Haitian American
Heritage & History: Caribbean Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Immigration, When Things Are Hard
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: The Refugee Experience: Books for Children, Tough Topics for Kids: Family Separation, Immigrant Stories: Mixed-Status Families
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