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ποΈ Global Read for Kids + Co. | The Little Boy From Jamaica | Charter for Compassion
What does it take for a little boy growing up in rural Jamaica β without electricity or running water β to become Canada's first-ever Black Chief of Police? Everything. And this story has it all.
In this heartwarming and inspiring Global Read recorded on April 18, 2026, we explore The Little Boy From Jamaica, written by Devon and Pearlene Clunis and illustrated by Emily Campbell β a true story of resilience, hope, hard work, and the power of dreaming big.
Join co-author and retired Winnipeg Chief of Police Devon Clunis as he shares his remarkable journey from a humble childhood in Jamaica to making Canadian Black history β and reminds us that the potential for greatness lives in all of us.
This session is facilitated by Rachel Luke, Instructional Coordinator for African, Black, and Afro-Caribbean Student Success at the Peel District School Board and recipient of the Prime Minister's National Award for Teaching Excellence.
β¨ This read is for children, families, educators, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of representation, compassion, and storytelling.
β±οΈ CHAPTERS:
00:00 β Welcome & Introduction
05:00 β About the Book & Authors
10:00 β The Global Read Begins
45:00 β Conversation with Devon Clunis
60:00 β Q&A & Closing Reflections
π About the Book:
The Little Boy From Jamaica is both a children's book and an invitation β to believe in yourself, lean on others, and dare to dream beyond your circumstances. Devon's story is a shining example of what becomes possible when hope, hard work, and community come together.
π Produced by the Charter for Compassion as part of our Global Read for Kids + Co. series β bringing diverse, compassionate voices and stories to readers around the world.
π Learn more & explore upcoming Global Reads: charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/the-little-boy-from-jamaica.html
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ποΈ Global Read for Kids + Co. | The Little Boy From Jamaica | Charter for Compassion
What does it take for a little boy growing up in rural Jamaica β without electricity or running water β to become Canada's first-ever Black Chief of Police? Everything. And this story has it all.
In this heartwarming and inspiring Global Read recorded on April 18, 2026, we explore The Little Boy From Jamaica, written by Devon and Pearlene Clunis and illustrated by Emily Campbell β a true story of resilience, hope, hard work, and the power of dreaming big.
Join co-author and retired Winnipeg Chief of Police Devon Clunis as he shares his remarkable journey from a humble childhood in Jamaica to making Canadian Black history β and reminds us that the potential for greatness lives in all of us.
This session is facilitated by Rachel Luke, Instructional Coordinator for African, Black, and Afro-Caribbean Student Success at the Peel District School Board and recipient of the Prime Minister's National Award for Teaching Excellence.
β¨ This read is for children, families, educators, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of representation, compassion, and storytelling.
β±οΈ CHAPTERS:
00:00 β Welcome & Introduction
05:00 β About the Book & Authors
10:00 β The Global Read Begins
45:00 β Conversation with Devon Clunis
60:00 β Q&A & Closing Reflections
π About the Book:
The Little Boy From Jamaica is both a children's book and an invitation β to believe in yourself, lean on others, and dare to dream beyond your circumstances. Devon's story is a shining example of what becomes possible when hope, hard work, and community come together.
π Produced by the Charter for Compassion as part of our Global Read for Kids + Co. series β bringing diverse, compassionate voices and stories to readers around the world.
π Learn more & explore upcoming Global Reads: charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/the-little-boy-from-jamaica.html
#BlackCanadianHistory #CanadianBlackHistory #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence #TheLittleBoyFromJamaica #DevonClunis #BlackChiefOfPolice #BlackHistoryForKids #BlackRepresentation #AfricanCanadian #ChildrensBooks #DiverseBooks #BlackStoriesMatter #GlobalRead #CharterForCompassion #CompassionInAction #BlackLeadership #EquityDiversityInclusion #Resilience #InspirationForKids #JamaicanCanadian #BlackRoleModels #AntiRacismEducation #MulticulturalBooks #kidsreadaloudbook
