Bøger af Valrie Kemp-Davis

Prianna Henderson lives in Chicago with her parents. She loves the Windy City because of it's diversity. It is a huge city with many cultures and nationalities. It looks, sounds, tastes, smells and feels like a small version of the big wide, and wonderful world. Though she's young, Prianna already understands the importance of relating to others different from herself. She lives in an apartment building where she has become friends with Renaldo, Alexsi and Landi. It seems their example of comraderie, appreciating each other and their respective cultures has become quite contagious. Her block reflects her dream of unity, inclusion and tolerance. People in her community live by the Golden Rule which has no respect of race, culture, creed or color. It's a joyful celebration of life. Prianna's dream will warm your heart and give you a great big ole rainbow cuddle. This book is suited for children ages 1-10. However, this a great read for people of all ages.

Jamaican Mi Seh Mi ABC's takes the classical alphabet book approach and puts a Dancehall deejay spin to it, waving various aspects of the Jamaican culture into every page as you groove to a "Patwabet," poetic beat.

Christmas for Carradice is as delightful as Auntie Donna''s famous Nyam Bad fruit cake and sorrel drink.Balmy breezes and friendly skies carry the sounds of Christmas with kettle and bass drums to celebrate these mystical, magical moments.This Cultural Ambassador desires to share her Carnival excitement with everyone!! Enter the big top tent to experience a sleigh ride whisk and quantum leap backwards to the present through centuries and pages of time with our young ringmistress. Your ticket is on reserve.She simply asks that you maintain a strong belief in all things good and that you bring a vivid imagination. Dare to discover the mysteries of chimneyless toy deliveries, talking animals, unbreakable presents and di misjudged pickney dem who were called naughty...but Chaaaa! deh were really quite NICE!Christmas is such a special time no matter what your age, address or the condition of the world you live in. And with your help, Santa and Carradice''s wish for Love and Peace will transcend race, class, wealth or culture and become the greatest miracle and gift to us All...One day at Christmas time!!

So if you think Jamaica is simply coconuts, palm trees, dreadlocks, Drake's dance song,"Controlla" and Rhianna's hit tune, "Work"...THEN you'll be in for a pleasant treat and so much more! Though Midwest made and straight out of East Chicago, don't get it twisted. This young gyal was very much born Jamerican! You are cordially being invited to a JamRock lyrical, patois rhythmic adventure. Join in as Carradice and Deejay Rewind schools you from A to Z on her father's culture, foods, heroes, traditions, customs, music...Everyting Mon! She promises that by the time you can say The End, you will love "Yard" like cooked food and have a greater appreciation for the land of wood and water! NUFF RESPECT!!!