Serafina's Promise
School year: Year 10, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 304
Published: 2015
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"Serafina's Promise" by Ann E. Burg is a poignant tale set in Haiti that follows the life of a young girl named Serafina. As she dreams of becoming a doctor, her aspirations are challenged by the harsh realities of poverty and the devastation caused by an earthquake. Despite the obstacles, Serafina's love for her family and her determination to achieve her dreams drive her forward. With the support of her mother and her unwavering spirit, Serafina navigates the challenges of her environment, showcasing resilience and hope in the face of adversity. The story beautifully captures the essence of perseverance and the power of dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Turtleback Books .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Cybils Award - Fiction - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Garden State Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Garden State Award.
Americas Award
The Americas Award is an annual literary award that recognizes and celebrates outstanding literature for children and young adults that authentically and engagingly portrays Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx culture in the United States. The award was established in 1993 by the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award.
Sasquatch Award
This book was recognised by the Sasquatch Award.
Parents' Choice Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.