Joanne C. Hillhouse crafts narratives deeply rooted in the Caribbean, exploring themes of identity and adolescence for young adult and children's audiences. Her storytelling captures the unique spirit of the region, offering readers vibrant characters and immersive settings. Hillhouse's work is recognized for its engaging prose and its ability to connect with readers on an emotional level. She brings a distinctive voice to Caribbean literature, enriching the global literary landscape.
"A cheetah is what I want to be...nothing would be faster than me!" As a mother tucks her little dreamer into bed, she lets him know that wherever he goes, he can always come home. This loving bedtime story transports readers from a cozy bedroom to the savannas of Africa and back again. Rich illustrations capture the natural world and the warmth of a mother-son relationship.
Vere's irrepressible spirit is an asset as he comes of age in Antigua. His is a hard-knocks existence marked by poverty and loss - but he is equally shaped by his family, his first love and island life. Beautifully told, his is the story of a Caribbean boy, trying to hold on to what's real and precious to him while learning to be a man.