Books
and Music of Haiti
Reading
 Mama
Rocks, Papa Sings
Nancy Van Laan & Roberta Smith
Wonderfully illustrated and aimed at young children, this
rhythmical story tells of a Haitian family who cares for several
young children while their parents must work.
 Painted
Dreams
By Karen Lynn Williams & Catherine Stock
Watercolour illustrations bring the text to life in this story
of a girl who just wants to paint, in a place where there
is no money for paints and little encouragement for a girl
to leave her work to “play”.
The
Magic Orange Tree:
and Other Haitian...
Collected by Diane Wolkstein
Piece
of Fire and Other Haitian Tales
By Harold Courlander
 Taste
of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti
By Frances Temple
A young adult novel about life in modern Haiti, this book
talks about the harsh realities of life in a country in turmoil
in vivid detail. Recommended for those over age 12.
Haiti
in Focus: A Guide to the People,...
Music
of Haiti
 The
Rough Guide to the Music of Haiti
Various Artists
 Caribbean
Revels - Haitian Rar
Various Artists
 Revolution
Various Artists
 Rhythms
of Rapture - Sacred Music
Various Artists
 Peasant
Music from Haiti
Various Artists
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