Find out more about Caribbean writers and poets, with information and links for writers.
SARAH JAMES-CYRUS
Sarah James - Cyrus has just completed her first book 'Dear Diary - Trapped in a Stereotyped world' based on the trials and tribulations of a young black girl living in London.
VOICE FROM THE WILDERNESS
Clifton Cameron, an up and coming Jamaican poet, living in London, writes poems, short stories and is currently working on two novels.
MARCIA BARRITT
Roots Recollections - is the brand name of Marcia Barritt's original Caribbean patwa` language poetry and distinguished cultural artworks.
BOB MARLEY
New biography, Garry Steckles follows Marley's eventful life through the early days in rural Jamaica, arrival in Kingston, first recordings and performances to his spectacular status as an international superstar.
MUSIC & POETRY COURSE
Work alongside musicians to create work in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the arrival of 492 Caribbean men and women on the Empire Windrush.
CONVERSATIONS
Conversations with a Blackman's God by By Neferatiti Ife and Arkenaton Shabazz - Book Launch 12th of July at 7pm, at the Centreprise Book Shop.
BLACK WRITERS
The Plight Of Black Writers - Getting their books into the mainstream market-place Written by Claudette Beckford-Brady.
POETRY SOCIETY
The Poetry Society presents, Lemn Sissay 'Under the Influence' of the Liverpool Poets
JAH RASTAFARI
Jah Rastafari - Visions of Faith, a challenging look at the Rastafarian movement, will be launched at Maarifa Bookstore, Dalston on 2nd of July 2008.
SWEET HOME JAMAICA
Claudette Beckford-Brady has won several awards for her short stories, and several have been published in the local press; Sweet Home Jamaica is her first full length book
URBAN SMUGGLER
Urban Smuggler by Andrew Pritchard chronicles the rollicking life story of one of the most prolific smugglers of our time.
CENTERPRISE
London's leading literature development agency is offering 2 major 8 week courses. Gearing Up with Martina Evans and Narrative Drive with Jacobs Ross.
THE LAST CARD
Kolton Lee the award winning British writer/director's debut novel, The Last Card, is a simmering noir novel set in the sleazy end of the London boxing circuit and illegal gambling dens.
RICHARD BYRON-COX
Richard A. Byron-Cox is Vincentian with wide Caribbean roots. "Were Mama's Tears in Vain?, his first book, is a collection of 5 West Indian stories set in the period 1900 to 1960.
THE DIRTY SOUTH
Alex 'Brixtonbard' Wheatle's lastest novel The Dirty South follows the adventures of teenager Dennis Huggins as he drifts into the easy, dangerous life of the shotter.
ONE FOR ALL
New Novel 'One For All' by Peter and Chris Cleverly, celebrates the Forgotten Black Heroes of Alexandre Dumas
ESSAY COMPETITION
The Third Annual Essay Contest for Children of African Descent 2008
ONE LOVE TWO COLOURS
One Love Two Colours: The unlikely marriage of a Punk Rocker and his African Queen One Love is a book that shows how two completely different people, from contrasting backgrounds, can get along.
BLACK SUCCESS STORIES
Contained within these pages are guidelines and signposts to achievement which should be read by every African Caribbean young person, parent and educator.
BEYONDER
Beyonder's services as a creative practitioner and educator are tailor-made
for the creative, cultural and corporate sectors.
MARIE-ELENA JOHN
Born and raised in Antigua, Marie-Elena John wasn't considering a writing career when she left her Caribbean island for New York's City College.
UNHEARD VOICES
Unheard Voices: The Rise of Steelband and Calypso in the Caribbean and North America by A. Myrna Nurse
BUKRA MASSA PICKNEY
Enrico tells his story of his rich diverse and unique experience during his early years in his native Jamaica, and his life in Britain over the last 55 years.
DAVID NEITA
Dave Neita, founder and director of ELECT, is a barrister and published poet, Presents: "THE LIE-CENTENARY" ~ THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE ~
BLACKNESS & THE DREAMING SOUL
Shoving Leopard is proud to announce the publication of Cy Grant's latest book, Blackness and the Dreaming Soul.
RONAN BLAZE
Ronan Blaze is a writer of Indo-Guyanese extraction who has published fifteen books to date, including fiction/fantasy, a play/drama and ten volumes of verse.
BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH
Daisy Greewnwell speaks to Benjamin Zephaniah about poetry, life, rasta and the future.
BOOK REVIEW
Malorie Blackman’s Noughts and crosses Trilogy By Hakym St Marthe (aged11)
BLACKBRIGHT NEWS
The launch of a new Luton based Black magazine in association with Art’s Own Gallery Limited.
JACOB SAM LA ROSE
Daisy Greenwell interviews writer and poet, Jacob Sam La Rose, a well known face on the London poetry and spoken word scene.
MURIELLE CRANE
Find out more about Murielle Crane and her new book, Unveil: An Appeal to Consciousness.
CAN WE FINE LOVE IN A DANCE?
“Should I call him, or wait for him to call me?”
CARIBBEAN MOTHERS
Jean Otalor interviews the author of Caribbean Mothers - Identity and experience in the UK.
MALORIE BLACKMAN
Black British writer Malorie Blackman, book sales reach one million.
MY LONDON
Trinidadian writer Mustapha Matura on life in London.
COURTTIA NEWLAND
Dzifa Benson talks to acclaimed writer Courttia Newland, about
his roots, inspiration and writing novels.
RECOMMENDED READING
In the Land of the Shak Shak Tree, by Jade Small.
The book can be ordered from the publisher Macmillan Caribbean details on www.macmillan-caribbean.com or online from Amazon. It can also be ordered through Waterstones bookstore ISBN:0333 96660-0.
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