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It's hard enough being the new kid and when you don't speak the same language as everyone else you standout even more - and not in a good way. In her new book, I Am Not Being Lazy, I Just Don't Understand, Gina Paul shares a story based on her experiences as she and her family immigrated to Brooklyn, New York from the Caribbean island of Haiti. This heartwarming story about young Georgette's struggle to be seen even though her words could not be understood is a tale of triumph for all.
By Authored By UsIt's hard enough being the new kid and when you don't speak the same language as everyone else you standout even more - and not in a good way. In her new book, I Am Not Being Lazy, I Just Don't Understand, Gina Paul shares a story based on her experiences as she and her family immigrated to Brooklyn, New York from the Caribbean island of Haiti. This heartwarming story about young Georgette's struggle to be seen even though her words could not be understood is a tale of triumph for all.