Makayla in the Land of Papa Bois is the first book to launch in a Middle Grade series on folklore written and illustrated by Trinidadian authors Marsha and Christiana Mckie and published by Aajumbee Publishing House. The mother and daughter came up with the idea while discussing an SEA themed …
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The Divergent Languages of Absolution by poet and author Joel W Frederick is a poetry book about forgiveness. This is his fifth book. His other four books of poetry are all available on Amazon.com: Caffeinated Whispers Butterfly on a Purple Moon If Love was a Word 70% Guilty Decadence “Poetry …
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“Serenity the Unicorn and Atlas Space Adventure are for children motivating them to follow their dreams, expand their knowledge, and grow their love for reading.” Author Shania Peters, age 23, of Penal, South Trinidad, shares insights about her two children’s books. About Serenity the Unicorn and Atlas Space Adventure Serenity …
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By Stacey Alfonso-Mills, author: One of the best ways to educate ourselves and the rest of the world about T&T, and at the same time preserve our culture and history is through books. This concern fuelled my goal to start writing for children about T&T. I consider this my tiny, but …
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By Stacey Alfonso-Mills, Children’s Author. Reading is such a great way to entertain, explore and learn something new all at once. I have always loved to read, even as a child. I am certain that my love for reading fuelled my love for writing. As a primary school student, at St Theresa’s …
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“All along the loop there is nonstop excitement for the spectators as band after band passes through… There are equal opportunities for every designer to be fairly judged on several stages.” Godfrey Frankson shares insights on his free publication The Carnival Loop. It is 6:00 am on February 21, 2023 …
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Trinidad and Tobago superstitions form a sophisticated cultural framework that dictates daily social interactions, hygiene practices, and financial management through generations of oral tradition. These deeply rooted beliefs serve as a mechanism for communal safety and spiritual preservation, often functioning as warnings or logical explanations for the inexplicable. The persistence …
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“It has been a pleasure to visit all the waterfalls in the years that I did… Even today as I remember my visit to Mermaid’s Pool in Trinidad where it all began,” Annela Rajkumar shares insights about her publication Waterfalls of Paradise. Here is something for all nature lovers, outdoor …
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Today, many children and even adults are not aware of the wonderful and intriguing Caribbean folklore characters. They have never stayed up at night listening to these stories being told by an elder and stared at the darkness terrified, hoping nothing will come for them. They have never argued all …
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“My bookstore sells children’s books with black main characters for newborns up to 14-year-olds. Although my bookstore only has children’s books, adults sometimes get more excited about the books because it’s the first time many of them have seen children’s books with black main characters.” Nneka Ruiz, owner of My …
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