jamaican americans

"Offers a biography of child activist Marley Dias and explores how she has made a difference for other young girls"--Provided by publisher.

Since she left Jamaica for America after her father died, Zettie lives in a car with her mother while they both go to school and plan for a real home.

Thirteen-year-old Dellie is overcome with guilt and grief when her brother dies, but when she finds herself at odds with her best friend, Dellie reaches out to a neglected boy who lives in her building in the projects and learns how to have faith in herself from a new neighbor.

"Two teens--Daniel, the son of Korean shopkeepers, and Natasha, whose family is here illegally from Jamaica--cross paths in New York City on an eventful day in their lives--Daniel is on his way to an interview with a Yale alum, Natasha is meeting with a lawyer to try and prevent her family's deportation to Jamaica--and fall in love"--.

Sixth-grade science whiz Kiki loves to experiment in the science lab, so she jumps at the chance to experiment in the kitchen with the bakers at Daisy s Desserts. But when a super-sized bakery threatens to close Daisy s place, can Kiki use her super-smarts to help find a solution?.

"Memoir from model and actress Grace Jones"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the life of Jamaican publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, Marcus Garvey, with commentary on his contributions to society.

A biography of Marcus Garvey that discusses his childhood in Jamaica, founding of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, entrepreneurial success, meeting with the imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, arrest, and more.

Far from her Caribbean island birthplace, a young girl carries a dream and journeys to a new land that is at once puzzling, frightening, and inspiring. In 23 compelling poems, Jamaican-born poet Monica Gunning tells her immigrant's story with gentle humor, grace, and a child's sense of wonder.

Describes the historical background, culture, struggles, and achievements of Jamaican Americans, discusses their challenges for the future, profiles such figures as Marcus Garvey and Louise Bennett-Coverley, and includes study questions, a time line, and a further reading list with Web sites.