Our publications
Books written for Haitian children, in their own language.
Six easy readers and an alphabet chart thirteen years in the making. Every page edited by Haitian linguists.
Why we publish
Our field research found rural classrooms with no books and no alphabet charts at all. So we found partners and made them ourselves. Teacher workshops around these materials drew overflow crowds, and independent evaluations came back asking for more.
Inventory update
Our printed book inventory is fully depleted, and about 50 alphabet charts remain. New donations fund the next print run, shipping, and electronic distribution of these materials. Chart orders ship while supplies last, and book orders join a waiting list for the next printing.
The six easy readers
Tap a book for its story
Jesula Ap Apran Li
Jesula Learns to Read
Partners in Literacy Haiti
Jesula Learns to Read
Carline visits Jesula's village every year with new books. Jesula learns to read, shares the gift with her village, and grows into a successful young woman.
Dr. Peter Manuel · Jerry Rosenbert Moise · Milady Auguste
Malachi Bay Tout Vilaj La Manje
Malachi Feeds the Village
Partners in Literacy Haiti
Malachi Feeds the Village
Malachi plants seeds found by the river. They become soup joumou, and the village gathers to share the soup and the story of Haitian independence.
Cherilyn Flemming · Enine Fleurantin · Milady Auguste
Serafina
Serafina
Partners in Literacy Haiti
Serafina
Serafina the donkey would rather play with children than work, until her friend Joseph finds the job that is perfect for her.
Kathryn Carter · Jemson Guerrier · Milady Auguste
Istwa Konpé Kra Ak Konpé Po
The Adventures of Mr. Kra and Mr. Po
Partners in Literacy Haiti
The Adventures of Mr. Kra and Mr. Po
Two frogs on an adventure get trapped in cream and learn to never give up.
Dr. Peter Manuel · Dishka Joseph · Milady Auguste
Bèl Zetwal Nan Syèl Ansdeno
A Starry Night in Anse d'Hainault
Partners in Literacy Haiti
A Starry Night in Anse d'Hainault
Stella, the smallest star in the sky, learns that shining together beats shining alone.
Madeline Jenkins · Anev · Milady Auguste
Mitan
Half Time
Partners in Literacy Haiti
Half Time
While his friends play soccer, Frederic spots mangoes across the river. The perfect half time snack.
Ken Carter · Garry Bathol · Milady Auguste
Alfabè Kreyòl Mwen, the alphabet chart
Kreyòl blends Taino, French, African languages, English, Portuguese and Spanish, so it holds more sounds than most alphabets. This chart took thirteen years of classroom testing, was verified by Professor Michel DeGraff of the MIT Haiti Initiative, and is registered with the US Library of Congress.
Materials and pricing
$27
Set of 6 book titles
$4.50 per book
$42
Set of 12 books
$3.50 per book, minimum order
$8
Small chart, 11 x 17 in
desk size
$35
Large chart, 24 x 42 in
classroom wall size
Books ship from Haiti, so delays are possible. Charts ship from the USA. Reselling and reprinting are not permitted.
How to order
Send us your name, email, where the materials will be used, a postal code, and the items and quantities you want. We reply with shipping cost and delivery time.