Over our Way
- 254 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Horizons is a series specifically written for Caribbean readers aged 11-14 years. The stories are selected both for their appeal to young people and for the quality of the writing.
Dr Velma Pollard Books
Velma Pollard is a poet and fiction writer celebrated for the melodious and expressive qualities of her work. Her writing is deeply influenced by a nostalgia for the countryside, often imbued with a profound philosophical tone. Pollard masterfully employs her distinctive style to engage readers with her wit and the richness of her prose.
Dread Talk
- 132 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Describes the language of Rastafari, tracing its development as an expansion of Jamaican Creole while showing how it is distinct both from Creole and Standard English. This title examines the effects of Rastafarian language on Creole in other parts of the Carribean, its influence in Jamaican poetry, and its effects on standard Jamaican English.