Inspired by her childhood in Trinidad, acclaimed poet and writer Dionne Brand conjures the world of the Caribbean in this new edition of her first book of poetry for children. The sounds and smells of market day, the blazing sun, the joyful beat of much-awaited rain and a girl who dares to do better. These are just some of the stories and characters brought into focus in this captivating collection of poems. Originally published in 1979, these poems are an eloquent, unsparing tribute to the lives of the Caribbean people and the power of nature.
| ISBN: | 9781525304583 |
| Publication date: | 11th February 2020 |
| Author: | Dionne Brand |
| Illustrator: | Eugenie Fernandes |
| Publisher: | Kids Can Press an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |