Islands of Hope
By Kiki Latimer
Published 2009 EDUCAVision
Inc.
Illustrated by Franceska Schifrin
Now available in softcover in Haitian Creole!
 |
< back to books |
Islands of Hope refers to the island country of Haiti and to Rhode Island. Two groups of families from these “islands” were brought together in this mission of hope. The intention of the Haiti Project was to change the hearts and lives of the people in both places and it did.
On a child’s level of understanding Islands of Hope brings out the eternal nature of good. This story of loss and recovery is told from the point of view of a child in Haiti and thus gives voice and power to the one in the throes of poverty. As the young child Chante and her Mama and Papa run for their lives in the early part of the story, Mama rescues the child. It is Papa who rescues the old bean pot, the symbol of the man’s ability to provide for his family.
Islands of Hope stands as a call to the men of Haiti to hold strong with their families and never lose hope. For families here in the United States it is a call to hold forth a vision of hope and share our resources with families in need. I
Islands of Hope is intended as a teaching guide to the importance of generosity and the blessings of connections between peoples.
Kiki Latimer is the chairperson for Project Haiti at St Joseph’s Church in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. She traveled in January 2009 to Cap Haitian to see the village that this small congregation built there.
Bring the program "Haiti & Hope" to your school, library, or community event.
Book a day or evening with Kiki and hear the stories behind Islands of Hope!
This program is free; contact Kiki at kikiwordworks@hotmail.com
for more info.
The
Haitian Independence Day Gala
Award Presented to Kiki Latimer
January 2nd, 2010
"In recognition of her sustained
contribution to improve
living conditions in Haiti."
Given by the Haitian-Americans United, Inc.
+
full event details
Kiki accepting the award
at the Gala, January 2010
The Rhode
Island Catholic
The Dance of Haiti
BY KIKI LATIMER
"Two years ago when I was named chairperson for Project Starfish - Building a Village in Haiti at St. Joseph’s in Hope Valley I never dreamed where this journey would take me and the people of my parish family..."
+
full article
The
Westerly Sun
Kiki Latimer takes journey of hope
11/03/09
by Patricia Ann Chaffee
HOPE VALLEY - When Kiki Latimer began reading "Mountains Beyond Mountains," by Tracy Kidder, she had no idea of the journey it would lead her on...
+
full article
The Rhode
Island Catholic
www.thericatholic.com
Children’s book tells how local parish changed lives BY BRIAN J. LOWNEY,
HOPE VALLEY — Kiki Latimer is an author with an
important mission. She wants to improve the
lives of the indigent yet faithful people who
serve as an inspiration for the characters in
her colorful new ...>
full article
Catholic
Online
www.catholic.org
Educavision Launches Islands of Hope
8/24/2009 - 1:00 PM PST
Coconut Creek, FL (August 24, 2009) -
EDUCAVision Inc., a Florida-based publisher of
multicultural educational materials, launched
the book Islands of Hope, by Kiki Latimer.
Islands of Hope refers to the country of Haiti
and to Rhode Island, and it tells the story of
two groups of families brought together through
a mission of hope >
full article |
