Still Waters in a Storm: The One-Room School Where Everyone Listens to Everyone
One-Room Everyone Listens: Still Waters in a Storm is Stephen Haff’s account of an after-school program in Bushwick, Brooklyn, where children build confidence through reading, writing, discussion, and a collective Don Quixote project. This unabridged audiobook is narrated by Haff and runs 9 hours and 50 minutes.
At a glance
- Tells the story of a small after-school program in Bushwick, Brooklyn, serving children of undocumented immigrants.
- Describes students reading and writing in English, Spanish, and Latin, with a collective translation and musical adaptation of Don Quixote.
- The audiobook is narrated by author Stephen Haff.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Author narration keeps the account in the voice of the former public-school teacher who founded the program.
- The story connects language learning and student performance with themes of belonging, resilience, and being heard.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 50 minutes |
| Author | Stephen Haff |
| Narrator | Stephen Haff |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | HarperOne |
| Publication date | April 21, 2020 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in education, literacy programs, immigration, or community-based learning.
- Readers looking for an audiobook about student voice and a collaborative literary project.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, though a smaller share fall in the middle and lower star categories. These figures offer a broad impression only and do not show what listeners praised or criticized, so they cannot establish how well the narration or subject matter will suit an individual listener.
Frequently asked questions
What is Still Waters in a Storm about?
It tells the story of an after-school program in Bushwick, Brooklyn, where children develop reading and writing skills and work together on a Don Quixote translation and musical adaptation.
Who narrates this audiobook?
Author Stephen Haff is listed as the narrator.
Is the audiobook abridged?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 50 minutes.
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