Books and Writers articles
Edward Seaga is one of the outstanding Jamaican politicians of his generation, whose autobiography offers a unique insight into the emergence of modern Jamaica, a journey characterized by idealism, conflict and triumph. Edward Seaga – My Life and Leadership Volume I: 1930-1980 Hopeful Dreams and Futile Schemes Born in 1930 in Boston Massachussetts, Edward Phillip […]
Jump Up Time: A Trinidad Carnival Story by Lynn Joseph Carnival is supposed to be a happy time, but Lily wishes it were over. Her family has been working on the gorgeous hummingbird costume for months, but it’s Lily’s big sister, Christine, who will wear it at the Children’s Carnival. Lily doesn’t want to wait […]
The Anthony C. Winkler Collection This unmissable collection from the acclaimed Jamaican writer, famed for his hilarious, ‘out of order’ writing, brings together his critically acclaimed classics, as well as his eagerly anticipated new novels and autobiography. Anthony C. Winkler was born in Jamaica, and was educated in Jamaica and America. His first novel, The […]
Suckle, a collection of poems, vivid and poignant homage to the author’s formative years, memories and experiences, out this summer. A new collection of poems published this summer by Waterways Books, Suckle is a vivid and poignant homage to the author’s formative years, memories and experiences. Roger Robinson’s autobiographical work moves evocatively through a wide […]
Island Fiction is a brand-new fiction series from Macmillan Caribbean aimed at teenagers. The fast-paced, dynamic stories are all based around fantasy, science-fiction and the legends and folklore of the Caribbean. The young heroes and heroines follow intriguing quests, dice with danger and overcome all manner of evil forces as they attempt to save themselves […]