"I am Brave!" was developed under the USAID/LAC Reads Capacity Program, implemented in Jamaica by EduConnectJA, to support literacy for childhood development. The book, which was written and reviewed by Jamaican educators features the following:Colourful illustrations to help children understand the textTips to help children develop literacy skillsQuestions to aid comprehensionTips for teachers to improve the reading experiences of studentsTips for parents to support the development of their children’s literacy skills."I am Brave!" was written by Amorella Lamount and illustrated by Wayne Powell."I am Brave!" is a story of a little girl (Ann), who struggles to write a riddle about Nanny of the Maroons for Jamaica Day. She is afraid that school bullies, Delroy and Lisa will laugh at her riddle. Granny encourages Ann to be brave just like Nanny. Ann says her riddle on Jamaica Day and triumphs over her bullies.
- Subject:
- Elementary Education
- Languages
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Author:
- Melody Williams
- Date Added:
- 04/01/2022