Acclaimed Caribbean-Canadian author Yolanda T. Marshall will be among the featured voices at CARIFESTA 15, set to take place in Barbados from August 22 to 31. Known for her engaging storytelling and dedication to celebrating Caribbean culture, Marshall has built an impressive catalogue of children’s books that resonate with readers across generations. Her works include […]
Caribbean readers who are also “readers” don’t need to be introduced to Yolanda Marshall; they know that Yolanda is the editor of our “Lit Corner” which appears every two weeks in the printed version of our paper. Earlier this week, we received word that Yolanda was the recipient of the Author Of The Year Award […]
Caribbean Camera’s Yolanda Marshall reflects on her own childhood mas I served my beautiful country at a very young age. No, I was not a child soldier. I was a young performer in Mass Games, a Korean-influenced event implemented by President Forbes Burnham in 1980 to commemorate the founding of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. […]
Introducing Yolanda Marshall Inspired by Toni Morrison’s advice: “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” By Eleanor P. Sam The Guyanese community’s Last Lap Lime celebration, held annually during the Caribbean Carnival, was especially memorable in 2019. Yes, it was before the […]
Gayle Gonsalves is an adept Caribbean Canadian storyteller and recipient of three indie awards for her first novel, My Stories Have No Endings. The story is set in Antigua and follows Kai, a spiritually intelligent young woman who can hear the voices of our ancestors. The author’s ability to […]
My Lit picks By Yolanda T. Marshall Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows: A Story about ACEs and Hope, written by Juleus Ghunta and illustrated by Rachel Moss, highlights the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their connection to children’s academic weaknesses, destructive behaviours, life, and health outcomes. The book also emphasizes the role families […]
Oil Boom Fuels Guyana’s Rapid Economic Rise By Lincoln DePradine Top Guyanese officials, including one of the country’s government ministers, are buoyant about economic growth in Guyana, including the increase in the gross domestic product (GDP) that is being propelled by oil and gas production. Madanlall Ramraj, minister in the Guyana Ministry of Public Works, […]
Caribbean and Black Authors Share Powerful Narratives By Yolanda Marshall Beautiful Black Boy offers a lyrical and uplifting celebration that instils confidence, pride, and joy in young Black boys, emphasising their inherent strength and brilliance. A Footnote to Freedom follow a family’s exploration of the powerful and often painful legacy of a grandfather who served […]
Books offering valuable insights into Black history and identity By Yolanda Marshall These impactful and thought-provoking books offer readers valuable insights into Black history, identity, activism, and lived experiences in Canada and beyond. They explore themes such as the legacy of Black journalism, educational equity, creative resistance, and deeply personal poetry. Each title highlights the […]
‘Will and Krill’ is a heartfelt tribute to sisterhood By Yolanda Marshall Stacey Byer is a Grenadian-Barbadian writer and illustrator whose lively storytelling and artwork honour Caribbean life and culture. She graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a degree in Illustration and has built a notable career illustrating picture books for […]
