Haiti My Country - by Roge (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Features poems inspired by the Haitian landscape written by students from Camp Perrin, Haiti.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <i>Pretty flowers in my country are for me Like pink butterflies That smile at the sun</i> - Judes-Roldes </p><p> For several months, Quebec illustrator Rogé prepared a series of portraits of Haitian children. Students of Camp Perrin wrote the accompanying poems, which create, with flowing consistency, <i>Haiti, my country</i>. </p><p> These teenaged poets use the Haitian landscape as their easel. The nature that envelops them is quite clearly their main subject. </p><p> While misery often storms through Haiti in the form of earthquakes, cyclones, or floods, these young men and women see their surrounding nature as assurance for a joyful, confident future. </p><p> First published in French in 2010 as <i>Haiti mon pays</i>. It won several awards and nominations, including: </p><p> <li>Governor General Finalist 2011 (children's illustration category) Communication-Jeunesse Selection</li> <li>Laureat Prix Saint Exupery 2011 (French category)</li> <li>Laureat Prix Applied Arts 2011 (illustrations category)</li> <li>Laureat Prix Illustration Lux 2011 (book category)</li> <li>White Ravens Selection 2012</li> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><br>"While a majority of the poems are light in tone, a few of the students are heartbreakingly honest in describing the reality of their lives and nation. A portrait of the teenaged poet accompanies each poem. Illustrated by Rogi1/2, these striking portraits give each piece a heartbeat and soul. They provide the reader with the opportunity to contemplate not only the words but also the writer. <i>Haiti, My Country </i>is a deeply poignant poetry collection that will introduce young readers to both an unfamiliar land and their own potential as poets.<br><b>Highly Recommended</b>." <br>-- <i>CM Magazine</i><br><br><br><BR>"While a majority of the poems are light in tone, a few of the students are heartbreakingly honest in describing the reality of their lives and nation. A portrait of the teenaged poet accompanies each poem. Illustrated by Rogi 1/2, these striking portraits give each piece a heartbeat and soul. They provide the reader with the opportunity to contemplate not only the words but also the writer. "Haiti, My Country "is a deeply poignant poetry collection that will introduce young readers to both an unfamiliar land and their own potential as poets.<BR>Highly Recommended." <BR>-- "CM Magazine"<BR>"<br><br>"While a majority of the poems are light in tone, a few of the students are heartbreakingly honest in describing the reality of their lives and nation. A portrait of the teenaged poet accompanies each poem. Illustrated by Roge, these striking portraits give each piece a heartbeat and soul. They provide the reader with the opportunity to contemplate not only the words but also the writer. "Haiti, My Country "is a deeply poignant poetry collection that will introduce young readers to both an unfamiliar land and their own potential as poets.<BR>Highly Recommended." <BR>-- "CM Magazine""<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> Rogé began his career as an art director for an advertising agency. He now devotes himself to illustration, painting and writing. He was awarded the Governor General's Literary Award for Illustration in 2006. His books include <i>The French Fry King</i> and <i>Mingan My Village</i>. </p>
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