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Sometimes the histories we are born into seem like

Sometimes the histories we are born into seem like too much to carry, yet still we bloom.

Though we are often painted as paradise, the Caribbean has a complicated and painful history.

A Dark Iris by Elizabeth J Jones peers into Bermuda’s past, beyond the pink beaches.

#readcaribbean
#bermuda
#bloomwhereyouareplanted
#ourstories
#caribbean
#caribbeantales

5 Caribbean novels you should be reading... Tellin

5 Caribbean novels you should be reading... Telling our stories in our own voices. Sharing loved experiences that broaden perceptions of who we are.

And yes, we know there are so many books that are deserving of your eyes, minds and hearts ... so drop your recommendations in the chat. The ones we’ve selected to kickstart the convo:

Girlcott by Florenz Webbe Maxwell
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
The Starside of Bird by Naomi Jackson
Everything Insode be Edwidge Danticat
One Year if Ugly by Caroline McKenzie

Reading is fundamental. Reading Caribbean is funda

Reading is fundamental. Reading Caribbean is fundamental
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#justsayin
#readcaribbean

Is your child’s summer going to be lit? #carib

Is your child’s summer going to be lit?

#caribbeanfiction
#readcaribbean
#caribbeankid
#caribbeankidlit
#readingtime
#readingisfundamental

Many have asked us about books for young boys. We

Many have asked us about books for young boys. We think boys should read all kinds of books (but that’s for another post maybe). Here are some recommendations from our catalogue.

Feel free to shout out other great reads for young boys in the comments - let’s spread the knowledge.

Books pictured:
📖 Sandy, Tosh and the Moo Cow by Paula-Anne Porter Jones - two kids go on a morning walk that leads to more adventure than they expected.

📖 Irie Morning by Alison Moss-Solomon - you don’t always want to get up, but if you don’t you might miss a really irie morning.

📖 Bolo the Monkey by Jonathan Burke - Bolo is a monkey on a mission wanting to change his world even when everyone around him tells him he can’t- he dares to dream.

#booksforboys
#caribbean
#caribbeankidlit

About yesterday! We’re thrilled to share that we

About yesterday! We’re thrilled to share that we contributed to Fairtales the blog for the @bolognachildrensbookfair talking about our view of diversity. Yes, without apology our goal is to create stories as rich and varied as mangoes - some mangoes sweet, some sour, some stringy, some fleshy and some are number 11!

In 2019 we made the trek to the Bologna Book Fair it was a little overwhelming but definitely inspiring highlighting that yes the road ahead was longer and more perilous than we thought but still worth travelling.

So, it seems more than a little rewarding to have had this opportunity this year!

So, I’m light of that we must give thanks!

💥Big up to @bookindustryja For sending this opportunity our way
💥 Big up to PublishHer and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair for giving publishers across the globe a chance to lift our voices.
💥Big up to Ministry if Culture for have given us some of the funds to make that trip.
💥Big up to all of you who continue to read and support our work and the work of other indies. I wish you all a life filled with mangoes.

#indiepublishing
#blackownedbiz
#walkofthedread
#womeninpublishing
#blackpublishingpower
#caribbean
#mangoes

M is for mango! J is for Julie E is for East Ind

M is for mango!
J is for Julie
E is for East Indian
B is for Bombay

Our B is for Breadfruit flashcards are not all about mangoes, but it’s certainly about who we are. Because what we eat is a huge part of who we are. And learning about ourselves, who we are and the world around us, definitely needs to begin early.

#bisforbreadfruit
#caribbean
#mangoes
#caribbeanculture
#jamaica
#jamaicanfood
#flashcardsforkids
#flashcardsforlife

When you really need some sweetness that’ll last

When you really need some sweetness that’ll last. What you use to feed your mind is as important as what you use to feed and fuel your body.

#caribbeankidlit
#booksforblackgirls
#sweetness
#mangoes
#mangoesmangoesmangoes
#booksbooksandmorebooks
#fuelyourmind
#fuelyourbody

Reading is Fundamental and we’re teaming up with

Reading is Fundamental and we’re teaming up with @alikklesliceofheaven to make it even sweeter, with their DIY A Pig in a Parachute cookie decorating kit!

Options:
1) Full kit of 6 cookies including an already decorated (and ready to eat) Peenie Wallie cookie + the book - $3850

2) Already have the book and just want the yummy cookie goodness and the decorating fun? Then just order the Full Kit - $3,000

3) Want all your cookies fully decorated and ready to eat? We’ve got you covered! $4,500 (with the book) or $3,600 without it.

Islandwide delivery available!

Place orders by July 7! Deliveries July 9 and 10th!
Call or WhatsApp 876-877-9329

#yummy
#diycookiekits
#readingisfundamental
#apiginaparachute
#sweetsummer
#diyforkids

Supremely happy to have A Million Aunties on this

Supremely happy to have A Million Aunties on this list of great Caribbean audiobooks by @bookriot !

➡️ swipe for the full list.

How many have you read (audio book or otherwise)?
Any of these have made it to your wishlist?
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@aleciamck @kobw @akashicbooks
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#audiobooks
#readcaribbean
#caribbeanwomen
#caribbeanwomenwriters
#bookstolove

Stories like mangoes! Just like we think there is

Stories like mangoes! Just like we think there is no such thing as too many books - you can’t have too many mangoes - if you have more than you can manage - share with a friend! The Caribbean is blessed with rich diversity- in people, culture, language and yes - mangoes. And we want to make stories as sweet and diverse as mangoes- different types for different folks.

What type of mangoes do you love? What type of books do you love?
Bonus points for naming all the types of mangoes pictured here.

PS - we heard you with regard to the first pic so we thought - let’s add some more mangoes! Did we do good?

#readcaribbean
#mangotime
#caribbean
#sweetness
#diversebooks
#diversereads

Warning ⚠️ this account is about to be well ma

Warning ⚠️ this account is about to be well mangoed, so if you are the type who cannot stand the sight of all that all that deliciousness - look away ... or just focus on the books. Hmmm - who are we kidding even the books are looking at the mangoes!
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#mangotime
#caribbeansummer
#storieslikemangoes
#mangofistonedog
#caribbeankid
#caribbeankidlit
#sweetreads
#mango

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