Uncover the history of Jamaican Patois with Nina! Filled with an insightful story and wonderful Jamaican inspired activities, Patois Project Wid Nina is a children's book written by Khamara Wright (National Miss Jamaica Festival Queen for 2019/2020) addressing the subject, perception and acceptance of Patois (pronounced 'pat-wah', the native dialect of Jamaica). The story follows a young girl who recently migrated to North America and is teased by her peers due to her accent and her use of Patois in school. Nina decides to resolve the matter herself through simplifying the history of Patois and it's importance to her beautiful country Jamaica. With this knowledge, Nina shares with her classmates and is rewarded!
Book extras:
- Engage in exciting Jamaican inspired activities
- Learn Jamaican Patois word origins
- Answer reading comprehension questions
- Drawing pages
- Puzzle
You wont want to miss an opportunity to highlight and teach the history of Jamaica's native tongue in this fun, enlightening and interactive book for your little one!
Perfect for ages: 6 - 12 years and up
