When Kais Met Toussaint

<p><strong><em>It is not a liberty of circumstance conceded to us alone that we wish; it is the adoption(absolute) of the principle that no man born red black or white can be the property of his fellow man.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>                                                                                                                  --- Gen. Toussaint Louverture</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Who are the heroes of your heritage</strong><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>? We know well the stories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and some of the other courageous African American heroes who championed equality. In this touching children's book you will uncover an inquisitive 3rd grade student Kais as he has a chance to encounter with an unexpected historian who introduces him to </span><strong style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Toussaint Louverture</strong><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)> a genuine legend from the late 1700s. </span><strong style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>When Kais Met Toussaint</strong><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)> is a thoughtfully written story that illuminates a less famous Haitian revolutionary; a freed slave who becomes commander of his countrymen and ultimately leads his people to freedom. It conveys an endearing encounter which explores one of the first and most successful ambassadors for freedom and equality who directly inspired American abolitionists. The story is beautifully rendered by Anastasiia Yezhela and includes truthful challenges of immigrant professionals. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>The story is followed by informative notes to parents and educators offering further details about Haiti's past current and international relations.</span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>All proceeds from the book will go towards education initiatives in Haiti via Words In Action Foundation</strong><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>.</span></p>