Serafina's Promise

This luminous novel in verse follows Serafina, a young girl in rural Haiti, as she dreams of attending school and becoming a doctor alongside her best friend, Julie Marie. Despite facing numerous challenges such as poverty, chores, and family worries, Serafina's determination is tested by natural disasters that threaten her community. Heartbreaking yet hopeful, the story offers a powerful and beautifully crafted exploration of resilience and hope.