This long retelling of the Cinderella story features gorgeous illustrations, a Caribbean setting, and an unusual narrator. The story is…
Looking for a Jumbie by Tracey Baptiste
In Caribbean stories, instead of ghosts, monsters, or trolls, you might hear about jumbies. This lively picture book shows a…
Caribbean Books for Storytime Themes
Happy Caribbean Literature Day! For this special day, I’ve guest posted a list of twelve common story time themes, with…
Anita and the Dragons by Hannah Carmona
An imaginative young girl in the Dominican Republic must summon up her courage as her family prepares to move away.…
Dance on the Moon by Floree Williams Whyte
“Don’t let being afraid stop you from dancing on the moon.” Lulu’s grandma gives her this advice. At first, Lulu…
Already a Butterfly: A Meditation Story by Julia Alvarez
Mindfulness and meditation are gently introduced in this story of a young butterfly. Mari Posa is a young butterfly whose…
Five Books Celebrating Caribbean Christmas
I published a guest post on the story time website Storytime Solidarity. Click here to read it! I include three…
Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows: A Story about ACEs and Hope by Juleus Ghunta
Childhood can be brutal. Some of the authors I admire most have been able to reflect on difficult childhood trauma…
Across the Bay [Al otro lado de la bahía] by Carlos Aponte
Bold illustrations instantly transport the reader to Puerto Rico, but the emotional journey that unfolds is bittersweet. My first impression…
Spider stories: Caribbean children’s books featuring Anancy / Anansi / Ananse.
Of all Caribbean children’s stories, the Afro-Caribbean tales of Anansi the Spider Man are among the most famous and well-loved.…
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