A Caribbean Dozen by John Agard
A rich and diverse anthology collecting the work of thirteen leading Caribbean poets.
Vivid, buzzing with energy, great rhymes and inventive illustrations, A Caribbean Dozen is a cornerstone anthologyBrian Patten, The Guardian A sumptuous volume. Here are poems and illustrations full of sensuous delight ... Steeped in sunlight, the book has great vigour, visual alertness and a powerful sense of rhythm ... a magical collection. The Daily Telegraph The pick of the season... Forget the ads for Caribbean holidays and feel what it's like in the words of people who were born there. Michael Rosen A great treat. The dozen in the title refers to the thirteen poets who are featured... An excellent introduction to Caribbean poetry. Morag Styles, Book for Keeps A real cracker. The Independent on Sunday
John Agard and Grace Nichols were brought up in Guyana and moved to Britain in 1977. Both are well-known writers and performers of poetry. Their poetry collections for Walker are Under the Moon and Over the Sea (9781406309591) – Winner of the CLPE Poetry Award – and From Mouth to Mouth (9780744583830). A new collection of nonsense poems from all around the world (Pumpkin Grumpkin) is publishing in September 2011. John and Grace live in Sussex.
Cathie Felstead is an illustrator whose titles include South and North, East and West (9781406309188). She visited the Caribbean to inspire her illustrations in this collection; she lives in Hertfordshire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781406334593 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406334596 |
| Title | A Caribbean Dozen |
| Author | John Agard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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