Additional Resources on the broader Haitian culture and history include:

• “Haiti: The Aftershocks of History” by Laurent Dubois (for historical context)
• “Teaching Haitian Students in U.S. Schools: A Guide for Teachers” by Flore Zephir
• “Cultural Competence: A Primer for Educators” by Jerry V. Diller and Jean Moule
• Film
  • “Ludi” (2021) – about a Haitian nurse in Miami
  • “Haitian Son” (2018) – documentary
  • “Harlem’s Little Senegal” (2001) – includes Haitian immigrant experiences
  • “Poto Mitan: Haitian Women, Pillars of the Global Economy” (2009)
  • “The Other Side of the Water” (2010) – about Haitian rara music in Brooklyn
• Podcasts:
  • “Haitian American” hosted by Wanda Tima
  • “The Haitian American” hosted by Clint Cantave
  • “Haitianola” by Fleur de Livre Media
  • “Nou La” (We Are Here) by Haitian Times

• Children’s Book Recommendations
  • “Sélavi: That is Life: A Haitian Story of Hope” by Youme Landowne
  • “Running the Road to ABC” by Denize Lauture
  • Scholastic offers a variety of texts that focus on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) students.
    • In English and Haitian Creole: https://education.scholastic.com/education/programs/our-community/haitian-heritage.html 
    • Culturally Responsive Collections: Immigrant and Refugee Experiences: https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/programs-and-services/classroom-libraries/teaching-collections/culturally-responsive/immigrant-refugee-experiences.html?appesp=TSO/intraapp/202308//txtl4/cr-immigration/crc/shopnow/////
    • Grab and Go Take-Home Book Packs: Culturally Responsive Literacy: https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/shops/grab-and-go-student-packs.html?appesp=SES/intraapp/202404//cc1/gng/divrsVoice-shop/haitian/shopnow///// 

• It is recommended the school team engage in restorative justice practices in a culturally responsive/culturally humble approach. Resources are available here: Guide for Racial Justice & Abolitionist Social and Emotional Learning, August 2020