Growing up poor and on the move, Benjamin Zephaniah did not tap into his true potential until he had sunk deep into the depths of despair.

Age 9+

Kofi wanted so much to be like the bad bwoys on the corner. Everyone was scared of them. So Kofi practiced and practiced putting on his scary bad bwoy face even though he was just a little boy. The bay bwoy series of books are aimed at Key Stage one. Parents, career and teachers should explain to the child that although the bad bwoy might seem attractive, it is not a positive way of communicating.

Age 6+

This exciting collection of Caribbean children's stories are humorous tales of one of the best Caribbean folklore characters ‘Anancy'. Ananacy Mek it is a thoughtful and exciting book to be enjoyed by both children and adults who revel in both the fantasy and mythical heritage of the Caribbean .

Age 6+

In this book Kofi helps his fellow student, he identifies bullying in his school and then reports it to the teacher who can then take action.

Age 6+

A story about a woman who rebuilds her life after the death of her husband when she loses her home, find out she has no real friends and has to raise her children on her own. The story is about following you heart and doing what you need to do to make your dreams come true.

Age 6+

Bredda Croaky is a special bullfrog, whose skin glows with beautiful colours. But he is a real nuisance - he croaks all day long! Anansi the spider grows tired of this noise, and devises an ingenious plan to silence the boastful bullfrog. 'H' Patten's original Caribbean tale embraces Anansi storytelling tradition, as Clever Anansi teaches Bredda Croaky a lesson.

Age 4-7

You probably know that Maya Angelou is a famous American writer. She has written many best selling books. Many of the books are about things that happen in her own life

Well, this book will give you many more interesting facts about her.

Age 8+

This beautifully illustrated book, combined with exotic
food and rhymes, introduces children not only to a fun
way to learn the alphabet but also to the rich and musical language of the Caribbean . Egg plants, fritter, hot peppers, honey, nutmeg, sweet potatoes and prickly pears - learning the alphabet has never been such fun or so delicious!

The girls are ready for a super hot summer. The fabulous girl band has hit the big time and has conquered Manhattan . They want to stay at the top but all their plans change when Chanel's mom has to travel abroad and the girl decide to take their act international.

Age 12+

When Raven gets a vision of her crush Devon ` kissing her, she's determined to make it come true. He drags her younger brother along to a kiddies pizza parlour just to have an excuse to hang out with Devon and his little sister. Soon Raven discovers that she has competition for Devon 's attention.

Age 12+

A picture alphabet in which the author, a press photographer, focuses her lens on people carrying on their traditional crafts and tribal customs, but also having fun in ways which echo family life the world over. The book introduces children to African crafts and customs.

Age 5-7

This volume presents five stories of mystery and enchantment composed after the author spent time traveling alongside the Maasai through the Great Rift Valley . The stories weave in the spirituality of the Maasai warriors and are illustrated by watercolours.

Age 7-9

When Gregory wakes up on his first day in Tobago with his grandparents, his heart sinks. The food is strange, the sun too hot and there are no televisions or video games. Find out what happens when culture-shocked, homesick Gregory encounters the full warmth of the Caribbean

Age 7-9

Grace's Ma is marrying Vincent – and they are moving next door – so there\ is a new bridesmaid's outfit and a new bedroom for Grace to think about. Grace starts to notice difference boy-girl relationship, bullying, eating problems in her gang. Finally Christmas brings an event that will transform family life forever.

Age 6-9