Hurricane: My Story of Resilience

by Salvador Gómez-Colón Narrated by Ramón De Ocampo, Qarie Marshall

Overview

Suffering heavy damage in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Puerto Rican communities lacked access to clean water and electricity. Salvador Gómez-Colón couldn't ignore the basic needs of his homeland and knew that nongovernmental organizations and larger foreign philanthropies could only do so much. With unstoppable energy and a deep knowledge of local culture, he founded Light and Hope for Puerto Rico and raised more than $100,000 to purchase and distribute solar-powered lamps and hand-powered washing machines to households in need. With a voice that is both accessible and engaging, he recalls living through the catastrophic storm and grappling with the destruction it left behind. Part of a series of compelling narrative nonfiction by young people for young people, Hurricane brings forward a captivating first-person account of strength, resilience, and determination.

Editorial Reviews

Booklist (starred review)

"Compellingly written with an emphasis on compassion, this entry in the I, Witness series is a fantastic way of connecting teens with activism and current events in a very real way. An exciting new #OwnVoices series."

OCTOBER 2021 - AudioFile

Ramon de Ocampo narrates this compassionate story of destruction and hope in Puerto Rico. Shortly after Salvador Gómez-Colón turned 15 in 2017, his home was devastated by Hurricane Maria. In the aftermath, he saw two pressing needs of his neighbors: light and clean clothes. He started to raise money to provide solar lamps and hand-operated washers. During the hurricane, de Ocampo matches the emotional intensity and vulnerability in Gómez-Colón’s words, tempered just enough to keep the story appropriate for middle-grade listeners. De Ocampo doesn't try to sound young, and his straightforward narration is respectful of Gómez-Colón's powerful story. Narrator Qarie Marshall delivers an introduction to the I, Witness series and a conclusion with historical data and a list of ways to help. S.T.C. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

OCTOBER 2021 - AudioFile

Ramon de Ocampo narrates this compassionate story of destruction and hope in Puerto Rico. Shortly after Salvador Gómez-Colón turned 15 in 2017, his home was devastated by Hurricane Maria. In the aftermath, he saw two pressing needs of his neighbors: light and clean clothes. He started to raise money to provide solar lamps and hand-operated washers. During the hurricane, de Ocampo matches the emotional intensity and vulnerability in Gómez-Colón’s words, tempered just enough to keep the story appropriate for middle-grade listeners. De Ocampo doesn't try to sound young, and his straightforward narration is respectful of Gómez-Colón's powerful story. Narrator Qarie Marshall delivers an introduction to the I, Witness series and a conclusion with historical data and a list of ways to help. S.T.C. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176442823
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	10/05/2021
Series:	I, Witness , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged

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