Books About Haitian Americans · 5 titles considered

The Best Haitian Americans Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about haitian americans? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Mama's Nightingale
The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Haitian Americans

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Mama's Nightingale

By Edwidge Danticat, Leslie Staub (Illustrator)

A child bridges separation with stories, hoping to reunite her family torn by immigration detention.

32 pages· 1,173 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 858 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Year I Flew Away

A girl makes a deal with a witch to fit in, risking her true self.

256 pages· 58,912 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,237 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

Calling the Water Drum

By LaTisha Redding, Aaron Boyd (Illustrator)

A boy's drum becomes his voice after a tragic journey from Haiti.

32 pages
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 130 ratings
$17.95Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2019

The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

A witty teen navigates high school cliques and love in Texas, risking it all on prom night.

372 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 8,509 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–16 · 2015

Untwine

A tragic accident leaves a twin trapped in silence, unraveling family secrets.

320 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 3,174 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
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