Watch Me by Doyin Richards
Joe came to America from Africa when he was young. He worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home. Like so many immigrants before and after him, Joe succeeded when many thought he would fail. In telling the story of how his father came to America, Doyin Richards tells the story of many immigrants and opens the experience up to readers of all backgrounds. Here is a moving and empowering story of how many different people from different places make us all great.
Main Focus: Let’s welcome those who are coming to America!
Questions:
– Where did Joe come from?
– What did people say would happen to him if he moved to America?
– What mean things did some people do and say to Joe?
– I wonder why Joe kept saying, “Watch me.”
– I wonder why Joe had to work twice as hard as other students?
– I wonder if you know people who are learning to live in America?
– I wonder how we can be welcoming to people who were not born in America and have come from other countries?
Activity: Write or draw a welcome on our church welcome poster. Show a warm welcome to someone who is new to you (introduce yourself, ask someone to play, share your outdoors toys or equipment with a new neighbor).