Category: #OwnVoices

There is a lot of movement among Caribbean people, and many authors who grew up here have moved elsewhere, or who grew up elsewhere have moved here. I tag posts #OwnVoices for authors who were born and raised in the Caribbean. On the Useful Links page under Diverse Books 101, I link to resources on the origin of the term #OwnVoices and more explanation about why it matters.

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

Where Are You From? [¿De dónde eres?] by Yamile Saied Méndez

“Where are you from? No, where are you really from?” A lot has been written about why this line of … More

Octopus Stew by Eric Velasquez

Ramsey to the rescue! Grandma sets out to cook octopus stew, but soon she needs a superhero’s help to escape … More