Check out these independent authors and books By Yolanda Marshall Savage Poetry Written by Shiloh Justice aka Janiece McIntosh, a superb Canadian author and poet. “Savage Poetry takes place in the Amazonian jungles of Guyana, Brazil and Venezuela as poet and author Shiloh Justice reflects on the savagery and beauty of living, loving and […]
The 2023 Black and Caribbean Book Affair, hosted by the Blackhurst Cultural Centre, was a huge success. The book affair kicked off on October 12th with an empowering presentation by Kemba Byam, Acting Manager, City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit. Sarah Onyango was set to interview GauZ, the author of the novel, “Standing Heavy,” […]
The Caribbean Camera’s Yolanda Marshall will be presented with the My People Award By Neil Armstrong Blackhurst Cultural Centre: The People’s Residence will present the 2023 My People Award to children’s literature author, Yolanda T. Marshall at the opening night of its three-day Black and Caribbean Book Affair on October 12. The My People […]
By Yolanda Marshall Happy New Year, book lovers! I hope that 2023 manifests all you desire, pray for, and consistently work hard to attain. Cheers to a fresh year of more new book introductions. My Fade Is Fresh Written by the award-winning Canadian author Shauntay Grant and the freshest illustration by Kitt Thomas. […]
By Yolanda Marshall Alison Isaac is a Caribbean-Canadian writer and educator based in Canada. Her first children’s book, Kookumbah, revolves around Sasha’s having a tough time settling into her new school while trying to make her Caribbean mother conform to what she regards as the ‘norms’ of their new country. Her attitude […]
Advocating for representation in literature via YouTube By Yolanda Marshall In a world of YouTube channels, it feels like a breath of fresh air to find Canadian content creators actively advocating for cultural representation in literature. Here are two powerful women who engage and educate the younger generation within our community. The Love […]
We were OUTSIDE!!!! By Yolanda Marshall Canada’s Caribbean Carnival exemplified a vibe of added freeness for 2022. Something in the air felt welcoming while the sweetest songs blasted loudly down Lakeshore Boulevard. The atmosphere was where masqueraders and on-lookers get easily lost amongst the colourful costumes and smiles. The dancing was wild; the DJs spun […]
By Yolanda Marshall Summer is hot! What are you reading while sipping your cold homemade sorrel drink, cane juice, coconut water or lemonade? Here are a few of my recommended Canadian books and most are fresh off the press. Wild Fires Written by Sophie Jai. Jai graduated from Humber School for Writers in Toronto […]
By Yolanda Marshall Valene Campbell is a mother who facilitates early antiracism intervention through diverse literature and the author of The Amazing Zoe series. Her collection of children’s books empathizes the importance of inclusion and representation for our little ones. Her books portray an intelligent little girl who “Defeats the Germie Germlins,” learns […]
When the pages of books featured at the 2021 Black and Caribbean Book Affair, October 14 to 17, are turned they will reveal works boldly discussing issues of colour, race, education, discrimination, identity, the COVID-19 pandemic, self-empowerment and more at the virtual and hybrid event. Hosted by A Different Booklist Cultural Centre: The People’s Residence […]
