Jamelia’s Mom and Dad grew up in another country. Do you know someone who grew up in another country?
- Jamelia is 5 years old. She is the first member of her family born in the United States.
- Her parents are from Somalia. Somalia is a country in Africa.
- Jamelia loves her family, and she’s very close to her Daddy.
- Jamelia likes to make people laugh. She has a beautiful smile.
- When she goes to school, Jamelia wears a special scarf covering her hair. The scarf is called a hijab (he-‘jäb).
- Jamelia likes to help other kids join in and play together.
- When she’s learning to play a game, Jamelia stays very focused.
- Jamelia wants to be a nurse when she grows up because she loves to help people.