“The fact that we can still smile and be happy and courteous to one another in this tiny country called Trinidad and Tobago is truly a blessing.” Ian Boodoo, one of the authors of Sweet TnT Short Stories, shares his story about Trinidad being viewed from the eyes of the …
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Creatives are the vibrant threads that weave the rich tapestry of human culture. Warren Le Platte is a Trinidadian creative who possesses a potent combination of passion, imagination, and the ability to translate those qualities into something tangible. His latest work, Corner House Chronicles: From the Village Maco. A Trinbago …
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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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Folklore stories have been passed on for generations in Trinidad and Tobago. When people come together and discuss the tales that their parents and grandparents told them, they have different versions. There are many legends that are known to people in T&T. Some have the same stories about spirits known …
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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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There are several superstitions that affect the behaviour of persons in Trinidad and Tobago on a daily basis. They have very short expressions with no long explanations as to how they came about or why people should live by them. You hear these superstitions in conversations and have simply learned …
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