Infused with the flavours and rhythms of Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados and the Bahamas, A Caribbean Dozen 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. There are over fifty poems in this magical collection and introductions to each of the thirteen poets, as well as biographies and an easy-reference index. The book is illustrated in black and white by collage artist and painter Cathie Felstead.
| ISBN | 1406334596 | | DEWEY | 811.00809729 | | ISBN13 | 9781406334593
(What's this?) | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Publisher | Walker Books Ltd | | Pages | 96 | | Imprint | Walker Books Ltd | | Published in | London | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 198 | | Publication date | 03 Mar 2011 | | Width (mm) | 129 | | Illustrator | Cathie Felstead | | Academic level | Children (6-12) |
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"Vivid, buzzing with energy, great rhymes and inventive illustrations, A Caribbean Dozen is a cornerstone anthology." Brian Patten, 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 "The pick of the season... Forget the ads for Caribbean holidays and feel what it's like in the words of people who were born there." Michael Rosen "A great treat. The dozen in the title refers to the thirteen poets who are featured... An excellent introduction to Caribbean poetry." Morag Styles, Book for Keeps "A real cracker." The Independent on Sunday
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