Anna Carries Water
What's This Book About
Anna fetches water from the spring every day, but she can’t carry it on her head like her older brothers and sisters. In this charming and poetic family story set in Jamaica, Commonwealth Prize-winning author Olive Senior shows young readers the power of determination, as Anna achieves her goal and overcomes her fear.
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Olive Senior was born and brought up in Jamaica and educated in Jamaica and Canada. She is the winner of many awards, including the Commonwealth Prize and the Institute of Jamaica’s Gold Medal for her poetry. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit www.olivesenior.com.
Laura James is an award-winning artist and self-taught painter of Antiguan heritage. Working as a professional artist for many years, she has exhibited widely, including at the Studio Museum, Harlem. She was born in New York City, where she now lives. For more information, visit www.laurajamesart.com.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781896580609
- Publication Date
- February 15, 2014
- Publisher
- Tradewind Books
- Original Publication Date
- February 15, 2014
- Page Count
- 40
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 6 - 8 years
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