Danielle, Age 9
Melville Memorial Girls' Anglican School
Belmont, Trinidad

In my country, we have a sunny and rainy climate, tropical vegetation, and people of various nationalities. There are many fruit trees in my yard, and I enjoy picking and eating the fruits. I speak English, but I am also learning some phrases in Spanish and French. I like gospel and hip-hop music. I play the piano and the steel pan. The last book I read was 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' by Mark Twain. If I could change two things about my country, it would be to stop pollution and prevent flooding during the rainy season. One really cool fact about my country is that during carnival time, people from all nationalities come together to celebrate.