Clara Learns to Fly
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Today is a good day. The sun is bright, and the stars are rustling. Sit down, take a
moment, and listen to the story I have to tell...
True to the Haitian art of storytelling, you are invited to experience the heart-warming (and
tickling) story about a girl in search of a dream, whimsically written by Naïka Gabriel and filled
with vivid and delightful illustrations by the author, and the gifted Snigdha Velugu.
One morning, while having her hair combed, brushed and braided by her mother, Clara reveals
that her true wish is to fly. Clara’s mom tells her the only place to fly is in dreams, but Clara soon
finds out that dreams aren’t meant to be lived just in your mind, but out loud!
This is a story wrapped in magic, touched by childlike wonder and immersed within the delights
of the Haitian culture. Naïka Gabriel has created an enchanting story for readers of all ages that
offers the invitation to explore the power of dreams, our connection to nature and all that
surrounds and dwells within us.
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About the Book
Sometimes believing in your dream is more important than the dream itself! Join Clara, a quirky and spunky Haitian girl, on her enchanting adventure as she learns to connect with love, nature and herself. And fly!
About the Author
Naïka Gabriel began writing books since she was a child as a way to express her imagination, dreams and creativity. She has a Bachelors in International Affairs from the George Washington University, a Bachelors in Nursing from the Johns Hopkins University and a Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University. After devoting many years to using research to improve health outcomes in various communities, the author is living her dream of facilitating healing through various holistic modalities and writing books for children. She is now studying massage therapy and soon will learn cranial-sacral therapy. The author hopes one day to live by sea in a lovely home with her cat, Dahlia, close to those she loves and has yet to meet.