Caribbean Storytime with Yolanda Marshall

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Welcome to Caribbean Storytime with your host Yolanda Marshall. Tune into various discussions about our beautiful culture, books, Authors, recipes and everything Caribbean. Your children will enjoy reading with Miles, on Caribbean Storytime.

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Caribbean Storytime with Yolanda MarshallSep 20, 2018

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Reading with Miles ~ Trains

Miles is 5 years old now, and will share his reading journey with us.

Feb 27, 202103:13

Julie Thompson

Julie Thompson has worked with children and youth for over 25 years. After experiencing a change in her family's life Julie turned to literature to help support her youngest through this challenging time. Unable to find a book that addressed her son's concern, Julie decided to write the book herself. Timeless Love is the first book of a series Julie plans on creating in hopes of addressing many of the everyday, and some of the larger, issues marginalized and racialized individuals experience. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her children.

Purchase "Timeless Love" on Amazon.ca

Feb 06, 202123:47

Juleus Ghunta ~ Scholar, ACE Advocate, Award winning Poet and Author.

Juleus Ghunta is a Chevening Scholar, children's writer, and an advocate in Jamaica's adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) movement. He holds an MA in Peace Studies from the University of Bradford, UK, and a BA in Media from UWI, Mona. His poems and essays on ACEs have appeared in 30 journals across 15 countries. In 2020, he received a CATAPULT Caribbean Creative Online grant to further his work on ACEs. He was awarded the Catherine James Poetry Prize by Interviewing the Caribbean (IC) in 2017, and was shortlisted for the Small Axe Poetry Prize in 2015 and 2016. His picture book Tata and the Big Bad Bull was published by CaribbeanReads (CR) in May 2018 and launched in June 2018 at Bradford Literature Festival, UK. His second book, Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows is forthcoming from CR. He is the co-editor of the December 2019 and March 2020 issues of IC Journal (UWI Press), which are focused on Caribbean children's and young adult literature.

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Purchase children's book, "Tata and the Big Bad Bull" here - Amazon.ca or Amazon.com

Jan 26, 202137:32

Eleanor P. Sam

Eleanor is Canadian, born in Guyana, South America with West African ancestry. She is keenly interested in her cultural and historical heritage, in young women's empowerment and in Black women's health. Eleanor lives in Toronto with her husband. The Wisdom of Rain is her first novel. The Wisdom of Rain is a sweeping tale of tragedy, loss, and inhumanity, but it is also a story of courage, love, and spirituality. It shows how these qualities can transcend and defeat servitude and suffering in the most trying circumstances. It is a novel that treasures and restores the past, breathing life into a forgotten time and place and revealing its hidden pathways to the present.
Purchase "The Wisdom of Rain" Amazon.ca or Amazon.com www.EleanorPSam.ca

Jan 04, 202116:36

About the Author:

" Marjuan Canady, a native Washingtonian with Trinidadian/African-American roots, is an award winning entrepeneur, writer, performer, director, educator and producer for both film and the stage. Canady’s work has been highlighted in international publications, such as The Washington Post, The Trinidad Guardian, Blavity, LA Times, Black Enterprise, Huffington Post, Madame Noire and Vice-ID. She has worked with notable institutions such as Kennedy Center, Sesame Street, The Smithsonian Institute, The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, Georgetown University, Catholic University of America, The Moscow Art Theater School and the Negro Ensemble Company. Canady is the founder and CEO of her multimedia production company, Sepia Works. She is the CEO / Author / Co-Creator of the children’s media brand, Callaloo. Originally conceived as a theatrical play, Marjuan has led her team in building Callaloo into a global brand consisting of books, puppet shows, digital content, animation, arts education programming and merchandise. Canady’s first children’s book, “Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale” was self-published in 2013 in which she received the First Time Author’s Award from the National Library of Trinidad and Tobago. Canady’s other children’s books include, “The Legend of the Golden Coqui”, “Did You Know Coloring Book”, “La Leyenda del Coqui Dorado” and “The Trickster and the Magic Quilt.“

An accomplished playwright and stage performer, her one-woman play, ”Girls! Girls? Girls.” has been featured Off-Broadway and at international festivals and theaters. Her play, “Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale “was a selected play at the 2013 Lincoln Center for Performing Arts Director’s Lab. Ms. Canady has held fellowships at the Matteo Ricci Society, The Schomburg Center for Black Research and Culture and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. Past grants and awards include, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Harlem Stage, Eileen Fisher Community Grant, Beacon DC Women’s Grant, Caribbeana Diversity Media Award and the DC TIVAA Award. Her diverse acting work includes plays, films, television, commercials and voice overs. Canady recently starred and co-produced the short film “The Resort “ shot in Trinidad and Tobago which had a successful international film festival run and currently streams on Issa Rae’s Youtube Channel. Currently she is directing her first short-documentary, “Girls! Girls? Girls. ” set to release in 2019. In 2015, Canady established the Canady Foundation for the Arts , a 501c3 non-profit that serves youth of color and vulnerable populations.

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Feb 19, 201925:27

Rachel Thwaites-Williams ~ "Charlotte and the Two Puffs"

Baby Charlotte wants to go out on the town with Mummy, but first, she has to do her hair!
Website: www.charlotteandthetwopuffs.com/
"Representation matters so much for our children, and having a book where my child could see someone that looked like her was the icing on the cake. I hope you love "Charlotte and the Two Puffs" as much as I do, Happy Reading!" - Rachel
Available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Charlotte-Two-Puffs-Rachel-Thwaites-Williams/dp/1981304002
(Author) - Rachel Thwaites-Williams
(Illustrator) - Rahana Dariah

Feb 16, 201914:28

Reading with Miles ~ “Teaching Skip”

“Teaching Skip” by Robert Lee

Feb 15, 201904:14

Reading with Miles ~ ”Grover’s First Day at School.”

Grover’s First Day at School by Sesame Street.

Jan 10, 201904:21

Happy 2019

New Year traditions!

Jan 01, 201910:08

Christmas Stories

Merry Christmas from Caribbean Storytime! Enjoy a variety of stories about Christmas in a Caribbean home. Our Christmas traditions, experiences and favourite things!

Dec 24, 201822:04

Sweet Parang! Christmas in Trinidad & Tobago

Nneka Edwards is a Trini-Canadian poet who was born in Canada and who grew up in Trinidad and Tobago. She is a prolific writer and gifted poet who makes poetry fun to read and easy to appreciate. You can learn more about her on her website: www.nnekaedwards.com Poem: Sweet Parang Book: T&T in Poetry: A Rainbow Collection Theme: celebrating the ethnic diversity of Trinidad and Tobago in poetry, photography, and (eventually) music Where: Amazon Voices: Lyana and Rellon Brown (husband and wife) Book: A Poetry Calendar - Trinbago Theme: looking at what happens in T&T over the course of a year ... Carnival ... kites etc. Content: poems and fun facts about each topic Language: English and Spanish Illustrations: beautiful paper-collage pieces Cover: hard cover Poem (November): Parang Poem (December): Christmas Vacation Voice: Nneka Edwards Where: on Amazon

Dec 23, 201804:40

Reading with Miles ~ “A Piece of Black Cake for Santa”

Femi and her friends planned to leave a few traditional Caribbean treats out for Santa, including Black Cake. The Kids shared warm wishes for their favourite dishes, while enjoying winter activities at the Christmas fair. www.ytmarshall.com

Dec 18, 201810:12

"Swag" ~ by Nneka Edwards

Man-Pride Poetry is an afrocentric empowerment book for Black men. It is divided into two parts but is really one complete collection. Part 1 - Mocha Mosaic - is a largely feel-good book that celebrates Black identity and many of the admirable traits typically associated with Black identity. "Man-Pride Poetry: The Strength & Power of Black - Mocha Mosaic" written by Nneka Edwards, was recently released on November 15th 2018. Available on Amazon:- http://a.co/d/1ObcN1n Author's website:- http://www.nnekaedwards.com A complimentary read - http://a.co/d/18ZDfzw "I-Love-Me Poetry: The Beauty of Black" by Nneka Edwards

Nov 19, 201808:33

Jennylynd James

Jennylynd James is an author of memoirs, a fine artist doing work in oil and acrylic, a soprano, and a food scientist. She has even designed a line of hats and button and wire jewellery. Never one to limit her passions, she has found tremendous success in all areas of her artistry. Learn more about Jennylynd’s journey and her craft. Contact her for any custom requests and additional information. Jennylynd James’ experiences with love, family and travel have inspired publication of a series of memoirs. Experience the world in Jennylynd James’ provocative travel memoirs. Eat your way around Latin America; see Ireland through a new immigrant’s eyes; learn the ropes of settling in Toronto, Canada; party at the Trinidad & Tobago Carnival; and check out a California newcomer’s tales in Red Car Long Legs. Additionally, Jennylynd has published several inspirational booklets and art books containing collections of her art work. Website:- http://jennylyndjames.com/ Books:- http://jennylyndjames.com/books/ Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/JennylyndJamesWriter/ Visit Amazon to buy your copies!

Nov 18, 201808:27

OBAYIFO - My shadow catching Aunty

Obayifo written by Yolanda T. Marshall
www.ytmarshall.com/single-post/2005/05/08/OBAYIFO

Book:- "Obayifo; A Poetic Journey into the Mind of Miss Marshall"

http://a.co/d/20S7F2M

Nov 17, 201806:45

Reading with Miles ~ For you are a Kenyan Child.

“For you are a Kenyan Child” by Kelly Cunnane is one of Miles’s favourite books- after all he is a Kenyan Child. “Imagine you live in a small Kenyan village, where the sun rises over tall trees filled with doves. You wake to the sound of a rooster's crow, instead of an alarm clock and the school bus. Your afternoon snack is a tasty bug plucked from the sky, instead of an apple. And rather than kicking a soccer ball across a field, you kick a homemade ball of rags down a dusty road. But despite this, things aren't that different for a Kenyan child than they would be for an American kid, are they? With so much going on around you, it's just as easy to forget what your mama asked you to do!”

Nov 03, 201807:21

Reading with Miles ~ Love You Forever

"Love You Forever" written by Robert Munsch
Illustrated by Sheila McGraw

Oct 24, 201809:50

Author Valrie Kemp - Davis

Valrie Kemp-Davis is the author of the culturally conscious literature that celebrates both Children and Chidults of the Diaspora. Val, as she is affectionately called is a native of Tampa, Florida. She attended Warner Southern University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. She double-majored in Communications and English with a minor in Psychology. Her graduate studies were in Criminal Justice Administration where she attended the illustrious historically black college, Clark Atlanta University. Her lawenforcement career spans thirty years employment respectively with Georgia and Illinois Department of Corrections. Though many consider her employment, “Babylon dat,” she has notably brought joy, wisdom, love and ministry to her clients and their families. She always purposed to encourage those branded as “offenders” to take their rightful positions as the cornerstone within society! She is the international liaison for the National Kingdor Parkinson Foundation since 2010. National Kingdom Parkinson Foundation is the only Caribbean Parkinson chapter in the world. Its headquarters is based in Nassau Bahamas. Val is also a Life Member and Silver Star of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and has held several offices within her local chapter. Val is the mother of two Jamerican daughters and an aunt to a Jamerican niece and nephew. Her love of children has also led her to become a surrogate mother to several children in the East Chicago community who “chose her” and her home as a safe source of refuge. All who have lived in her home, and have left are working towards attaining their goals in life.

Website: www.carradicecollection.com/
A glimpse into the power of the "One Love Project" - youtu.be/hqOLjbpQ4BI

Oct 16, 201834:50

MaroonBlack comics by Henry and Racquel Reid-Grandison

MaroonBlack is an action packed story that everyone can relate to. It is set in present day Jamaica but centres around a fictional group called the MaroonBlack who fights against Duppy, and other supernatural entities from Jamaican folklore. New posts for Maroonblack on the 28th of each month at maroonblack.net/index.html
Growing up in Jamaica Henry and Racquel loved comics but found it hard to get them as there were no comic book stores. Whenever they were able to get a hold of a comic, the setting was always in other countries and they yearned for something more familiar.

Illustrated by Henry Grandison
Written by Racquel Reid-Grandison

Facebook- www.facebook.com/grandisoncomics/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/grandisoncomics/

Oct 12, 201820:59

Writer/Poet/Composer/Educator Que Tee V’Adele Rogers

A Writer (and poet/composer/singer & tutor) since 1979, of all genres: Poetry, songs, fiction and no-fiction, children, teens, adults, couples, comedy monologues, screenplays, TV series, movies, skits, ads, jingles, articles for newspapers, blogs, magazines, romance for every type of adult. Also tutor English Language & Creative writing to anyone ages 10-60 years old... Also Known as Veronica Adele Rogers, she reigns from Trinidad and Tobago. She is a registered Teacher with the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Education and Writer/Composer and performer member of The Copyright Organization of Trinidad and Tobago (COTT). Founding President of We Write Writers' Bureau - Contact wewritewritersbureau@gmail.com Website: https://nowugetit.wordpress.com/about/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0elZ_lO0b6xwWl_XdpTSw

Oct 12, 201822:03

Reading with Miles ~ Yakety Yak Yak

"Yakety Yak just cannot stop talking, and so he often does not listen. His non-stop monologue is full of long-winded, never-get-to-the-point yakking. Sweet Pickles is a series of 40 classic children's books based on 26 animal characters living in the town of Sweet Pickles."

Oct 10, 201808:36

Reading with Miles ~ Henny Penny

Is the sky really falling? Henny Penny seems to think so. But will she and her friends get to tell the king before Foxy Loxy can outsmart them? Originally published in 1950. Written by Paul Galdone

Oct 05, 201806:23

Daniel O’Brien

Daniel O’Brien is a Trinidadian-born illustrator currently residing in Queens, New York with Obie, his loyal and energetic dog. He holds a BFA in Illustration from The School of Visual Arts. The Carnival Prince is available At Amazon.com and will be released for kindle on October 7th! Just in time for Miami Carnival! Buy it here! www.amazon.com/Carnival-Prince-When-Robber-Calls/dp/1977679374 As a bonus offer. For every proof of purchase of the ebook you get a link to stream the Motion Illustration version of the book! Complete with amazing Trinidad voice actors. The Author also running a cross promotion with Trini Box! A box subscription service that sends you a little essence for Trinidad every month. October's theme is FOLKLORE. So for course The Carnival Prince and TriniBox are a match made in heaven. www.thebasementmonster.com/

Oct 01, 201820:11