Raisha    by Josephine Durand & David Miles Order:  USA  Can Winepress, 2008 (2008) Softcover     Reviewed by Leslie McKee Raisha lives with her mama in Chicago. At age ten, seeing the impact on her mama's life, Raisha invites Jesus to be her Savior. She shares her good news with her friends. Durand details this, as well as Raisha's time visiting her family (grandma, aunts, uncles and cousins) on the island of Dominica, where the author grew up. The book is filled with rich illustrations. Durand's desire is to empower children by providing them with a role model, which she creates in Raisha. Through her, Durand hopes children see that they can make a difference. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews