|
|
 |
"Sally tossed and turned in her little bed. Her
grandmother came and sat beside her. 'Child, what you
doing all this work for? You saving for something
special?'"
|
|
About the
Book
This is the story of a creative and enterprising young girl whose
perseverance pays off. Sally's Way suggests that true independence is born
through the support of healthy inter-dependence, and ambition can be
healthy when exercised in community. |
|
These
books are all available with read along
CD!
 |
|
See
about this Caribbean Story. |
|
Author's Note:
The writing of Sally's story began for me just as it begins in the book.
Each day I would see children in our Maraval community at the corner
standpipe. They bathe, collect water, wash cars, and laugh and play.
Hustling by in air conditioned cars, most Trinis grumble over the traffic
delays such corner activities often create.
Culturally, using the standpipe spells an economic situation which may be
pitied or looked down upon. Although that has not been my direct experience, I do know
the joy of prancing around under the gushing eaves during a good rainfall or
of just playing in the garden hose. While I consider seriously the
inconvenience and difficulty of not having running water, I also admire the
community spirit of simple living .
Teachers' Key (Ages 9-11):
Part of the Hop Step Jump series, Sally's Way is for children reading at
senior Primary School level. Choose this book to challenge or strengthen
reading skills. The
CD:
Produced and recorded in Trinidad at
Audio Concepts
Ltd. Narrated by the author Joanne Johnson and fellow Trinidadian, actor Conrad
Parris.
Introduction by Ann-Marie Ahye (innerfeeling.com) |
|
|
