A Caribbean Dozen

A Caribbean Dozen

by JohnAgard (Author), Cathie Felstead (Illustrator), Grace Nichols (Author)

Synopsis

Infused with the flavours and rhythms of Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica, this rich and diverse anthology vividly evokes the childhood memories of the Caribbean's finest poets: Valerie Bloom, Faustin Charles, Telcine Turner, David Campbell, Opal Palmer Adisa, Marc Matthews. Dionne Brand, Pamela Mordecai, John Lyons, Frank Collymore, James Berry, Grace Nichols and John Agard. This magical collection features more than fifty poems, an easy-reference index, an autobiography of each poet and sumptuous illustrations.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Published: 01 Oct 2007

ISBN 10: 1406309524
ISBN 13: 9781406309522
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews
* Vivid, buzzing with energy, great rhymes and inventive illustrations, A Caribbean Dozen is a cornerstone anthology. The Guardian * A sumptuous volume. Here are poems and illustrations full of sensuous delight... Steeped in sunlight, the book has great vigour, visual alertness and a powerful sense of rhythm... a magical collection. The Daily Telegraph
Author Bio
John Agard and Grace Nichols were brought up in Guyana, moving to Britain in 1977. Both are well-known writers and performers of poetry. Other poetry collections include Under the Moon and Over the Sea (9781406309591) and From Mouth to Mouth (9780744583830). They live in Sussex. Cathie Felstead is an illustrator whose titles include South and North, East and West (9781406309188). She visited the Caribbean to inspire her colourful illustrations in this collection: she lives in Hertfordshire.