Written by a team of young women served by Restavek Freedom, with the help of Shout Mouse Press, Jenika Sings For Freedom aims to raise awareness about the inhumanity and injustice of child slavery in Haiti. These authors set out to instill empathy for children living in restavek, create outrage at the exploitation and abuse, and provide inspiration to stand up, speak up, and make a change.
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by the Restavek Freedom Writers
Jenika’s life changed in an instant. One day she lived in the countryside with her mother and ten siblings, and the next she moved with her aunt to the city, where she was promised an education but was instead forced into a life of cooking, cleaning, and despair. The only thing that kept her going was her singing. Read this inspiring tale of a girl who overcame the odds, written by girls who understand her struggle.
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