In an effort to reach as many people as possible, CaribbeanReads makes its books available in print, eBooks, and some as audio books. We are interested in knowing how readers feel about the eBooks and audio books so we can better serve your needs.
We are polling our customers and readers in general about their attitudes and habits with respect to eBooks and audio books. It is anonymous and should not take more than a minute or two to complete. Thanks so much for participating.
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 | Just in time for your next reading club, we have a discussion guide for Musical Youth by Joanne C. Hillhouse. This is a YA novel, but it’s enjoyed by adults as well. So whether you are a teen or an adult, your reading club will love this multi-cultural musical romance. The free reading guide contains a list of discussion questions for your book club and guidelines for using Musical Youth in the classroom. |
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Jo-Annah Richards was a contributor to our Christmas Anthology. We’re excited to learn about her latest publication.
Beautiful Chaos is Jo-Annah’s first collection of poetry and her second publication on Amazon.
With a passion of the Creative Arts, second time author, Jo-Annah Richards released an enchanting and eclectic collection of captivating poetry. The topics ranging from love to politics, with each poem effortlessly and vividly embodying the beauty and chaos.
Beautiful Chaos is available on Amazon
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CaribbeanReads is actively seeking to acquire middle-grade novels with Caribbean settings by Caribbean authors.
There’s no deadline, we anticipate holding this open for a while so take your time and submit your best work. Your novel should be already complete and ready to send if we ask to see the full work. Be sure to be familiar with this genre before writing. If you don’t like reading this type of book, you’re unlikely to enjoy writing it. Continue reading
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When poet and author Juleus Ghunta decided he wanted to launch his CaribbeanReads picture book, Tata and the Big Bad Bull, in his home town of Hanover, Jamaica and turn it into a campaign to bring awareness of the negative impact that the almost decade–long closure of the Green Island Branch Library had on communities in Hanover, we thought it was a great idea. The library, which served several communities, had been closed for nine years, leaving residents without facilities for: accessing books, quiet study, research, and other similar activities. Continue reading
When poet and author Juleus Ghunta decided he wanted to launch his CaribbeanReads picture book, Tata and the Big Bad Bull, in his home town of Hanover, Jamaica and turn it into a campaign to bring awareness of the negative impact that the almost decade–long closure of the Green Island Branch Library had on communities in Hanover, we thought it was a great idea. The library, which served several communities, had been closed for nine years, leaving residents without facilities for: accessing books, quiet study, research, and other similar activities. Continue reading
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Thanks to Kyra Houston who read Tata and the Big Bad Bull and took the time to write about her experience. Among other things, she indicated that “I’m an American who teaches English Literacy to Primary (Elementary) school aged children in Jamaica. I was in search of culturally relevant material to use in my class with children who need extra support in learning to read. I came across this book at the recommendation of a friend and I must say- I love this book!” Read her full review here.
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As we adjust to the orders to remain at home during the COVID-19 crisis, a number of parents have been required to support their your children’s education at home. We wanted to point out a valuable resource published by Hands Across the Sea which is available on their website.
Three CaribbeanReads books are included in this valuable resource and we will be providing additional supporting material for our other books in the near future, so use this great Hands Across the Sea resource and be on the lookout for more from us!Lesson Plans from Hands Across the Sea
Sweet Victory: Kindergarten on kindle
Oliver and Friends: Grade One on kindle
Chee Chee in Paradise: Grade Three
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This is likely to be a quiet weekend for most of us. Many of us have been working at home, and as someone for whom this is normal, I can tell you that it’s easy for the weekend to become more of the same. So be sure to put away the work and do something different this weekend, within the confines of our current guidelines, of course.
If reading is one of the things you choose to do, be sure to check out our books for our adult readers, including:
Greyborn Rising by Derry Sandy
Love’s Promiseby Opal Palmer Adisa
Hurricane of the Heart by Jewel Amethyst
and plays by David Edgecombe.
Stay safe!
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The Copenhagen Book Festival opened today and two books by Opal Palmer Adisa, Look! A Moko Jumbie and Dance Quadrille, Play Quelbe were on display.
Lise Bostrop, the chair of the board of the Danish Language Circle, added the books to the organization’s display booth at the Festival. The promotional material informs visitors of the historical connection between Denmark and the US Virgin Islands and encourages them to learn about the culture of these islands as presented in Dr. Adisa’s children’s books.
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