My Trip to St Helena Island: Discovering Gullah Geechee Culture, Paperback/C. M. White

The author, a Gullah Geechee native from South Carolina, presents beautiful pictures that introduce readers to the fascinating African American culture from which she hails. Breathtaking pictures take readers on a quick trip to St. Helena Island, South Carolina. This family friendly book is a brief introduction to the island and the rich Gullah Geechee culture that still flourishes along the coast. Use this book as a starting point for learning about the area, then delve deeper by visiting websites such as The Gullah Geechee Corridor and Penn School. Travel children's books like this one help children explore the diverse world outside of their community. Exposing children to diverse people and cultures expands their mindsets and helps them relate positively to others. We are a world full of diversity and sharing that world through books like this one can encourage children to embrace the beauty all around them. The Travel Adventure Series inspires a love of learning through travel in little and big kids everywhere. Share Gullah Geechee culture with the little readers in your life today! About author(s): C. M. White is a Gullah Geechee native of Beaufort, SC. She is an educator and the author of several education books including The Path to Success: The Smart Parent's Guide to Education. Her books focus on her love of education, her child advocacy work, and her dedication to preserving Gullah Geechee culture.