The Drumbeat of Haiti — Book 2: The Journey Begins

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Beneath an ancient mango tree in a small village in Haiti, a curious child hears a mysterious drumbeat calling from far away. The child has one important wish: to know Haiti’s story—all of it.

That wish becomes the beginning of a magical adventure when Koukou, a wise owl with golden eyes, suddenly appears. Koukou has an extraordinary gift: he can show the child the past.

With the mango tree glowing like a magical doorway, the two soar through swirling colors and travel back in time. Their first stop brings them face-to-face with the Taíno people, the first people to call the island home. There, the child experiences a world of sparkling rivers, canoes, children at play, and the warm smell of roasted cassava bread.

Written in English and Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen), The Drumbeat of Haiti — Book 2: The Journey Begins introduces young readers to Haiti’s earliest history through imagination, adventure, and cultural discovery.

Perfect for young readers, families, classrooms, and anyone who wants children to discover and celebrate the roots of Haiti.

The drumbeat has begun. The journey into Haiti’s past is just getting started.

Written by Daphney Desiral