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It’s World Book and Copyright Day. So let’s ta

It’s World Book and Copyright Day. So let’s talk about reading. There can be so much pressure about what to read. But ultimately, the only thing that matters is what you want to read. Whether you are into mind bending literary feast like or you just love a good romance or a combination of the two. If poetry is what your heart craves or you just want a good graphic novel, read what thrills you, what keeps you coming back to the page.

And for those moments when you lose your reading mojo, don’t stress. If this book isn’t working for you, put it down, try another ... maybe you’ll come back to it, maybe you won’t. Either way, book don’t judge.

What books do you love to read?
Is there a book you come back to over and again?
What book has soothed your soul or set you on fire?

#worldbookandcopyrightday
#readwhatyoulove
#readwhatyoulovelovewhatyouread
#booklove

It must have been providential that the verdict co

It must have been providential that the verdict convicting Derek Chauvin came back on 4/20. A huge part of Peter Tosh’s label as contentious is related to his insistence on the philosophy that equal rights and justice go hand in hand. That if you do not have these, any attempt at love and unity will be fragile and unsustainable.
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As the protests erupted last year, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, it was a collective call for justice, so elusive despite the years of struggle toward equality. And this verdict whispers that injustice is not inevitable, even in the wake of the news that one of the officers who murdered Breonna Taylor got a book deal and knowing that this was in part possible because, as he was not convicted of a crime he is free to go ahead and profit from it.
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I write this knowing full well my place as a Jamaican, giving me the uncomfortable seemingly paradoxical seat of being in a country that is majority black, but justice still so often ill under us. I write this knowing full well that most times I feel impotent to change this. But I also write this knowing full well this is what brought me to publishing. One of the greatest injustices against black people have been the erasure and distortion of our stories. And this is why I write, more importantly, this is why I keep publishing - despite the often daunting hurdles - because our story is not just one story, it is not just tales of suffering and strife, and there is so much left to tell. And even while we keep moving forward with those stores, we can take a moment and breathe in this moment.

PS - I can’t wait to read the poems that will capture the catharsis of this moment.

#blacklivesmatter
#420
#petertosh
#equalrights
#equalrightsandjustice

Gonna just rest this here and breathe, then will s

Gonna just rest this here and breathe, then will see what comes after. Maybe later can do a proper post.

#justice
#blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
#verdict

It’s just hair! Yet so much of how we feel about

It’s just hair! Yet so much of how we feel about ourselves, our confidence, our self love has been knotted up with how we feel about how hair.

Today, we have a slew of books celebrating black hair, and we think that’s a great thing. So, just for the share joy of loving your electric, kinetic, bombastic, twirly, whirly, boonoonoonoonous black hair - we’re highlighting five books that celebrate black hair.
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How do you feel about the black hair trend? Does it still have its place in kid lit?

#blackhairgirl
#blackhairbooks
#blackkidlit
#blackkidlitmatters
#boonoonoonoushair
#celebrateyou
#celebrateyourself

We’re kicking off the week with a tiny taste of

We’re kicking off the week with a tiny taste of Off Track, the sophomore offering from Trinidadian author @_tamikagibson
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Set in the world of high school track and field the book marries the coming of age and romance. It’s told from the perspective of two lead protagonists Kayla and Joel - both determined to be the best at the sport but driven by different demons.

#readcaribbean
#caribbeanyoungadultfiction
#caribbeanromance
#trackandfieldlife

One shall not live by bread alone ... you also nee

One shall not live by bread alone ... you also need books and chocolate!
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Life deserves a likkle sweetness - whether by indulging in a good romance or imbibing in some chocolate, or better yet - doing both. Fuel yourself as you head into yet another week.
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What’s your fave chocolate/book pairing?
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Chocolates courtesy of @alikklesliceofheaven
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#booksandchocolate
#sweetness
#readcaribbean
#readwell
#fuelyoursoul
#booksarefuel
#chocolateart

We love being in good company! Happy to be sharing

We love being in good company! Happy to be sharing space with this awesome cadre of contemporary Caribbean fiction at the 2021 @bocaslitfest - @aleciamck will be talking to fellow Jamaican author Wandeka Gayle.
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Swipe to see the schedule. I assume I don’t have to tell you to make your calendars!
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Bocas streams from 23-25 April.
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#bocas2021
#caribbeanwomenwriters
#getlit
#caribbean

Sale! Sale! Sale ! Caribshopper is having a flash

Sale! Sale! Sale ! Caribshopper is having a flash sale. Deliveries made within 5 days for US based orders.

You can click the link in our description to shop Blue Banyan Books @caribshopper

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#shopbooks
#shopcaribbean

“Some of you say, “Joy is greater than sorrow,

“Some of you say, “Joy is greater than sorrow,” and others say, “Nay, sorrow is the greater.”
But I say unto you, they are inseparable.
Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.” Khalil Gibran
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Today’s post was inspired by @helenareadsbooks who posted about returning to a fave to combat feelings of hopelessness.
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@lynnjoseph1 Dancing in the Rain is about finding joy in the small things to combat those darker moments in life. What books bring you joy?

Drop a comment below, or head on over to Helena’s post and check out what she’s reading. Share your own joyous post and tag us!

We all need some bright spots right now!
#blackjoy
#joyousbooks
#read
#caribbeanreaders
#dancingintherain
#readforjoy

Oh joy! Finding that thing you love is a precious

Oh joy! Finding that thing you love is a precious thing - but when that think marks you as weird or different, it can be pretty difficult. But the good news is we’re all a little weird! For Carolyne joy comes from this beautiful, loud dress.

What brings you joy? Drop a comment below.

#happinessdress
#blackjoy
#whatbringsyoujoy
#caribbeankidlit
#celebrateyou
#celebrateyourself

You don’t have to bloom to be beautiful! If ther

You don’t have to bloom to be beautiful! If there is one thing nature teaches us (and honestly it teaches a lot) it’s that beauty comes in so many sizes, shapes and colours. Be your most beautiful you!
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#mondayvibes #readcaribbean
#beautifulbooks
#bookmagic
#amillionaunties
#caribbean
#caribbeanwomenwriters

Can’t make it to the beach? You can still dream

Can’t make it to the beach? You can still dream of the poetry in those waves, of sand moving beneath your feet.
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#poetrymonth
#inthisbreadfruitkingdom
#caribbeanpoetry
#readcaribbean
#mervynmorris
#jamaica

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