Jesse’s Books
Hope For Haiti
*written and illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson
ABOUT HOPE FOR HAITI
As the dust settled on Port-au-Prince, hope was the last thing anybody could see.
When the earth shook, his whole neighborhood disappeared. Now a boy and his mother are living in the soccer stadium, in a shelter made of tin and bedsheets, with long lines for food and water. But even with so much sorrow all around, he finds a child playing with a soccer ball made of rags. Soon many children are caught up in the magic of the game that transports them out of their bleak surroundings and into a world where anything is possible.
Then the kids are given a truly wonderful gift. A soccer ball might seem simple, but really it’s a powerful link between a heartbroken country’s past and its hopes for the future. Jesse Joshua Watson has created an inspiring testament to the strength of the Haitian people and the promise of children.
PRAISE
"Watson doesn’t avoid the harsh realities of the disaster (an early scene shows a crowd jostling for food from U.N. peacekeepers), and his tropical palette underscores the hopeful nature of the book’s message. As the children play beneath a brilliant aqua sky, their future feels bright indeed." —Publishers Weekly
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Oct 12, 2010 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years | ISBN 9781101587614
I And I - Bob Marley
ABOUT I And I - Bob Marley
See the film on Netflix, starring Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin
Born in the Jamaican countryside in 1945, Bob Marley seemed special from birth. The curious, intuitive boy had an extraordinary gift for absorbing and interpreting the world around him.
Influenced by his biracial heritage, his island home, and the injustices he observed in everyday life, Bob went on to become a musician and messenger; a poet and prophet of reggae culture. His music echoed from Jamaica all the way across the globe, spreading his heartfelt message of peace, love, and equality to everyone who heard his songs.
Brimming with imagination and insight, I and I Bob Marley, is a multifaceted tribute befitting this international musical legend. Soulful, sun-drenched paintings transport readers to Bob Marley’s Jamaica, while uniquely perceptive poems bring to life his fascinating journey from boy to icon.
Awards
100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
New York Public Library
Celebrate with Books
Cleveland Public Library
Choices
Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Reviews & Comments
Booklist
Shvoong
School Library Journal
The Happy Nappy Bookseller
BookDragon, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program
Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children
Boys Read
Roger Steffens, Bob Marley Historian and founder of <i>The Beat</i> Magazine
Chuck Foster, <i>Reggae Festival Guide</i>
A Chair, A Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy
Publishers Weekly
The Pirate Tree
Bookends
A Wrung Sponge
Midnight Raver
Richie's Picks
Bayviews
The Horn Book Guide
Kirkus Reviews
Through the Looking Glass
A Fuse #8 Production
The LibrariYAn
ricklibrarian
ForeWord Magazine
Seattle Times
Abby (the) Librarian
Erin Explores YA
Washington Parent
MultiCultural Review
What's Good?
Paperback | $12.95
Published by Lee & Low Books
June 15, 2013 English Paperback : 48 pages
ISBN-10 : 1620140306 ISBN-13 : 978-1620140307
Hank Zipzer series by Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver
ABOUT Hank Zipzer series (17 books illustrated by Jesse)
Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences.
Paperback
Published by Grosset & Dunlap Feb 10 2004
Aug 06, 2013 | 7 - 9 years | ISBN 0698131231
