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 […]
Black and Caribbean Book Affair features playwrights and more By Neil Armstrong When author Cecil Foster’s first novel, “No Man in the House,” was published in 1991, it attracted rave reviews and anticipation of what next would he write. Four years later, he followed up with another novel, “Sleep On, Beloved,” published in 1995, which […]
CARIFIESTA XV was a showcase of art, culture and books By Yolanda Marshall The enthusiasm of artists at the Caribbean Writers and Artists Convention in Georgetown during the celebrations of Guyana’s Independence in 1966 and Republic in 1970 inspired then-Prime Minister Forbes Burnham to harness this creative energy. It led to the inaugural Caribbean Festival […]
Lit Corner with Yolanda Marshall Only Because It’s You: A Novel Written by Rebecca Fisseha, an Ethiopian-Canadian writer based in Toronto. “Sometimes you need to take a leap of faith to land precisely where you’re meant to be . . . Miz is not the marrying kind. She’s more of the no-strings-attached […]
By Neil Armstrong Blackhurst Cultural Centre will present the 2024 My People Award to illustrator and artist, Ken Daley, at its four-day Black and Caribbean Book Affair, October 16-19. The award will is presented to an African, Black or Caribbean writer or illustrator in Canada who is excelling at their craft and telling the stories […]
By Yolanda Marshall Now that the kids are back in school and the fall season is approaching, here are a few new novels to cozy up with. A Good Indian Girl: A Novel Written by Mansi Shah “From a Canadian-born, LA-based author, a fun, heartfelt and thought-provoking novel that is One Italian Summer meets Balli […]
Toronto’s Guyanese community gathered at St. Peter and Paul Banquet Hall in Scarborough to celebrate Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary with a gala organized under the auspices of the Consulate General of Guyana. The event, featuring stirring speeches and captivating performances, showcased Guyana’s progress and rich cultural heritage. High Commissioner Keith L. George opened the gala, […]
By Yolanda Marshall This week I am sharing a few books by Canadian authors to add to your reading lists. Ace and the Misfits Written by Eddie Kawooya “Arriving in Canada, Ace finds himself living in a basement apartment, having to integrate into a new community where he is the “African.” Struggling with his grades […]
This week, I will be sharing a few new children’s books you should add to your shelves. These incredible books are by Canadian-based authors. Jerk Chicken Magic Written by Noel Andrew Bennett and Roxanne Bennett “A love letter to immigrant families everywhere! Jerk Chicken Magic is a heartwarming story of a multi-generational immigrant family (The […]
