From Trinidad to Harlem: A Caribbean Writer’s Journey Back to Storytelling
written by Scarlet Ibis James When I learned that my short story, “Adeline’s Sacrifice,” had won first place in the…
2026 Inclusive Books for Children (IBC) Awards Shortlist Announced: Young Readers Begin Voting
written by CCMag The 2026 Inclusive Books for Children (IBC) Awards shortlist has officially been revealed, celebrating UK-published children’s books that…
As the Earth Dreams: Terese Mason Pierre Celebrates New Black Canadian Speculative Anthology
written by Alya Somar December 10, 2025 On Nov. 13, 2025, in Toronto, Grenadian Canadian author and editor Terese Mason…
A BOOK REVIEW OF THE LAST LAST BY AUTHOR WENDY J. WHITTINGHAM
written by Tricia Diaz “The Last Last” is an epitaph of hope. It cleverly uses the act of storytelling to drive…
‘Path to Rebirth: Fight. Survive. Repeat.”
written CC Mag Meena RD’s Path to Rebirth is an unflinchingly honest and deeply inspiring memoir that takes readers on a…
How Author Lildonia Lawrence Created a Guide to Healing from Racial Trauma
written by Alya Somar Wellbeing coach Lilidonia Lawrence’s latest tool in her wellness kit is her book “Back Yourself: A Wellbeing…
The Sci-Fi Novella You Need to Add to Your Book Collection: ‘Countess’ by Suzan Palumbo
written by Alya Somar Autumn is the busiest season in the publishing world and this year is no exception. Among a flurry…
Remembering Maryse Condé: 3 Books You Need to Read From the Literary Great
Maryse Condé was honored in a national tribute on April 15, 2024 (right) and in a French national daily newspaper, Libération, entitled…
Donna Hemans’ ‘The House of Plain Truth’ Pays Homage to Diasporic Roots and Caribbean History
written by Alya Somar “The House of Plain Truth” by Donna Hemans is a gripping family saga, spanning across Jamaica, America…
Love, Trial and Tribulation: Sophie Jai’s ‘WILD FIRES’ is the Story of Many Caribbean Families
Sophie Jai’s “WILD FIRES” is the compelling story of a Trinidadian family’s journey as they navigate grief, mourning and years of secrets…
From Undocumented Teenager to Brand Strategist, Author Nicole Melissa Palmer says ‘Bet on Yourself’
written by Alya Somar Entrepreneurship as a woman is no easy task. From chauvinism to undervaluing your worth, to having unwanted limitations…
Jumbies, Witches and Ghosts: 5 Good Reads this Halloween Season
written by Alya S. Its spooky season and the Caribbean-authors have delivered to us no shortage of whimsical folklore and catchy…