5 must-reads by Caribbean authors With the prominent spots most of the ‘Classics’ of Literature have taken, what we deem ‘literary canon’ has been shaped by books that many of us can’t ...

Caribbean American Heritage Month, celebrated throughout June, marks a time of celebration and appreciation for the many contributions Caribbean people have made to the United States and the world at ...

Guyana Prize for Literature winner Oonya Kempadoo on her immersive work and the evolving future of Caribbean storytelling ...

Stories from Hispaniola were winners Thursday night at the National Book Critics Circle awards: Dominican-American Junot Diaz took the fiction prize for “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,… ...

Caribbean writers, artists, and more will be celebrated for four full days this month at the fifth annual Brooklyn Caribbean Literary festival. The festival begins on Sept. 7, and will feature plenty ...

The Caribbean, including Guyana, has a population of close to 46 million. If one-quarter of those happen to be readers of literature produced by authentic Caribbean writers, we’re talking about ...

This middle-grade novel is rich with Caribbean mythology and adventure, showcasing the author's Trinidadian roots. 3. Eight Days: A Story of Haiti by Edwidge Danticat, illustrated by Alix Delinois.

The official launch party for "Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale" is underway at the Anacostia Community Museum. But like the traditional Caribbean leaf vegetable dish from which the book takes its name ...

Note: The article below has been edited to remove mentions of the author's name. MR, a Trinidad-born, Britain-based writer has taken down her Facebook page* following fierce criticism of a blog post ...

Last week the renowned Key West Literary Seminar held its 36th annual gathering – and the theme of this year’s four-day event was “Writers of the Caribbean.” Thanks to President Trump, it ...

The following eight books by Black Caribbean authors offer captivating stories that reflect the islands’ unique rhythms, folklore, and enduring spirit.