The idea was the brainchild of computer teacher Sébastien Freland and Primary teachers Patrick Charles, Marianne Arribat and Lana Katrangi, who wanted to create a fun project that gave the students the chance to put their writing, critical thinking and creativity to work in a digital platform.
Using a questionnaire, the teachers created basic guideposts to help the students identify and review their favorite places. Students picked restaurants, shops, parks, museums, and described what they liked and didn’t like about them. They wrote up their opinions, took pictures and in some cases drew illustrations, too.
A must-read to get fresh perspectives on young people’s haunts across Manhattan, from the best restaurant in Chinatown to ice skating at Wollman Rink (owned by Donald Trump), to where to get the best burger and ice cream, and even the best hands-on science exhibits… Here are a few highlights:
Elisa on Vive la Crêpe (114 University Place): “Si vous avez eu une mauvaise journée, vous pouvez retrouver le sourire en mangeant les crêpes sucrées ou les crêpes salées.”
Thomas on Shake Shack (E86th Street branch): “Mon plat préféré est le “Flat-Top Dogs” fait maison.”
Lauren on Rainbow (75th Street and First Avenue): “La chose qui rend ce magasin spécial pour moi est qu’il a des choses pour dessiner car j’adore dessiner.”
Max on Central Park: “C’est un endroit génial pour les “picnics.”…Il y a toutes sortes de plantes, de fleurs, et d’arbres magnifiques. C’est un coin de nature au milieu de la ville et ses buildings.”
So far, this French-language e-book is available on the Apple iBook store and for iPad only. Simply download the iBook app on your iPad, search “LFNY,” and the book is free.
Versions for other platforms are under consideration, but we need at least 500 downloads to make that possible, so download away!
About the Author :
Born in Reunion Island, Camille studied Foreign Languages applied to business at the University of Poitiers in France.