"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