Dear Haiti, Love Alaine: A Booklist Starred Review YA Coming of Age Contemporary Novel (Inkyard Press / Harlequin Teen)
"I couldn't put Dear Haiti, Love Alaine down!" --New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory
Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi!
Alaine Beauparlant has heard about Haiti all her life...
But the stories were always passed down from her dad--and her mom, when she wasn't too busy with her high-profile newscaster gig. But when Alaine's life goes a bit sideways, it's time to finally visit Haiti herself.
What she learns about Haiti's proud history as the world's first black republic (with its even prouder people) is one thing, but what she learns about her own family is another. Suddenly, the secrets Alaine's mom has been keeping, including a family curse that has spanned generations, can no longer be avoided.
It's a lot to handle, without even mentioning that Alaine is also working for her aunt's nonprofit, which sends underprivileged kids to school and boasts one annoyingly charming intern.
But if anyone can do it all...it's Alaine.
"Delightful." --Essence magazine
"Stunning." --Booklist (starred review)
Also by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite:
One of the Good Ones
Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi!
Alaine Beauparlant has heard about Haiti all her life...
But the stories were always passed down from her dad--and her mom, when she wasn't too busy with her high-profile newscaster gig. But when Alaine's life goes a bit sideways, it's time to finally visit Haiti herself.
What she learns about Haiti's proud history as the world's first black republic (with its even prouder people) is one thing, but what she learns about her own family is another. Suddenly, the secrets Alaine's mom has been keeping, including a family curse that has spanned generations, can no longer be avoided.
It's a lot to handle, without even mentioning that Alaine is also working for her aunt's nonprofit, which sends underprivileged kids to school and boasts one annoyingly charming intern.
But if anyone can do it all...it's Alaine.
"Delightful." --Essence magazine
"Stunning." --Booklist (starred review)
Also by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite:
One of the Good Ones
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Community Reviews
I thought this was a nice, light-hearted read. Initially, I had difficulties following because of how it was written. Once you start to catch on, the read become easier to follow and I found it to be enjoyable. So many moments in this book brought me back to memories of growing up with a Haitian father who shared similar values and traditions as those mentioned in the story. Although there were many humorous moments in this read that I enjoyed, there were many serious and even dark moments that kept me drawn in. I recommend this read, especially for my Caribbean readers out there.
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