Page 1 (Cover) April’s Strong Heart By Ranime Alsoua ⸻ Page 2 April was a young Métis girl in Canada. ⸻ Page 3 She had a little sister named Cheryl. ⸻ Page 4 They loved each other very much. ⸻ Page 5 But one day, they had to leave their home. ⸻ Page 6 They moved to different foster homes. ⸻ Page 7 April felt scared and confused. ⸻ Page 8 At school, kids teased her for being different. ⸻ Page 9 April felt lonely and sad. ⸻ Page 10 She tried to be strong on her own. ⸻ Page 11 One day, April and Cheryl were together again. ⸻ Page 12 They were so happy to see each other. ⸻ Page 13 They lived with kind foster parents. ⸻ Page 14 They learned about their Métis culture. ⸻ Page 15 But as they grew older, things became harder. ⸻ Page 16 Cheryl made some bad choices and got into trouble. ⸻ Page 17 April wanted to help her, but it was difficult. ⸻ Page 18 April worked hard to build a better life. ⸻ Page 19 She remembered where she came from. ⸻ Page 20 “I am strong, and I belong,” April said. Ver mais