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The title of the book is Monique and the Mango Rains.

How do you think Kris’ presence in the village affected Monique? How was Kris’ life changed by having known Monique? Have you ever known someone that well from another culture?.

How does your culture affect how you think about childbirth? What do you think we could learn from working with Monique? Where would you rather give birth? Why?.

Is Kris’ experience as a Peace Corps volunteer what you thought it would be? What would have been the hard parts to adapt to in village life? What do you think you would miss when you came back to the U.S.?.

What makes these rare connections possible? Monique and Kris grew to be very close friends, yet they came from radically different background and faced many cultural barriers.

This reading guide is intended for educators teaching Monique and the Mango Rains in the classroom, or for readers seeking a deeper engagement with the questions at the heart of Monique Dembele's story.