Jamaicans in Canada: When Ackee Meets Codfish
Jamaicans in Canada: When Ackee Meets Codfish – a coffee table book published with support from McMaster University Library includes profiles of Canadian Jamaicans including Lincoln Alexander, Herb Carnegie, Alvin Curling, Trey Anthony and Afua Cooper. The book also has significant in-depth articles, a list of Jamaican organizations across the county and representation from almost every province. The book commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Jamaican Independence.
Ese Edguyen’s Half Blood Blues has been named a finalist for Britain’s Orange Prize for Literature by Women. The prize carries a cash award of $48,000. Cdn. The winner will be announced May 31st.
For Young Readers
The Great Cake Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith – 74 pages – $15.99 – Ages 5-9
The author delves into the childhood of Precious Ramotswe, who grew up to establish “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency in Botswana. Her exploits were brought to life on the HBO TV program of the same name. In “The Great Cake Mystery” we meet Precious as a little schoolgirl where a theft of a piece of cake and the determination to prevent false blame becomes Precious’ first case. The story is enhanced by the woodcut-style illustrations by Iain McIntosh. An excellent read for the emerging minds of young readers.
