Caribbean

A nation with Spanish, African, Asian, and Caribbean roots, Cuba's people celebrate their diversity with a range of cultural traditions. From celebrated Cuban music and dance to legends and family customs, this interesting book guides readers through the...

New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste and acclaimed illustrator Amber Ren take readers on a fun, creepy, storytime-ready romp through a forest filled with creatures from Caribbean folklore.I'm looking for a jumbie, I'm going to find a scary...

Barely Missing Everything meets American Street in this "well-plotted, taut page-turner" (Booklist, starred review) that looks at the darker side of light-filled Jamaica and how a tragedy and missing drug money helplessly entangle the lives of two teens...

Barely Missing Everything meets American Street in this "well-plotted, taut page-turner" (Booklist, starred review) that looks at the darker side of light-filled Jamaica and how a tragedy and missing drug money helplessly entangle the lives of two teens...

"One of those tales that ties you up, turns you inside-out, wrings you like a wet cloth." --Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down American Street meets Long Way Down in this searing and gritty debut novel that takes an...

Join the Lizard Lady as she cuts her way through thick Caribbean forests searching for critically endangered St. Croix ground lizards. Hunted to extinction on the island of St. Croix by invasive species brought by colonizing farmers, these lizards are...

"One of those tales that ties you up, turns you inside-out, wrings you like a wet cloth." --Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down American Street meets Long Way Down in this searing and gritty debut novel that takes an...

This book in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy history of the Bermuda Triangle. Are you brave enough to read it alone? Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity...

Grenada is a Caribbean gem. It has rolling hills of vivid green, dense vegetation, and a tropical climate with impeccably clear waters. Called the Spice Isle, it also enjoys a reputation for producing rich and delicious spices including nutmeg. This book...

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This interesting title describes the festivals and holidays celebrated in the island nation of Jamaica. Traditional foods, reggae music, and festivals such as Carnival reflect the colorful culture of Jamaica. Young readers will also discover that many...

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Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Young Adult -- 2022 Finalist"Instead of remaining silent, she chose to speak out ... That's the power of one person." -- Barack ObamaThe inspiring story of Angeline Jackson, who stood up to Jamaica's oppression of queer...

A Haitian American girl finds connection to generations of family lore in this story of identity, heart and home.Every winter, a young girl flies to Haiti to visit her Auntie Luce, a painter.The moment she steps off the plane, she feels a wall of heat,...

Explores the baseball career of Nelson Cruz and his place in the rich history of Latino MLB players.

Follow a day in the life, from wake-up to bedtime, of a young person from Jamaica.

Follow a day in the life, from wake-up to bedtime, of a young person from Jamaica.

From Young People's Poet Laureate and award-winning author Margarita Engle comes a lively middle grade novel in verse that tells the story of a Cuban-American boy who visits his family's village in Cuba for the first time--and meets a sister he didn't...

From award-winning author Margarita Engle comes a lively middle grade novel in verse that tells the story of a Cuban-American boy who visits his family's village in Cuba for the first time--and meets a sister he didn't know he had. Edver isn't happy...

Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Cuban immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a time line, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying...

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Award-winning writer Patrice Lawrence's picture book Our Story Starts in Africa is a sensitively told story of Black history from its very ancient origins to its dynamic future, vibrantly illustrated by Jeanetta Gonzales. "An informative, visually rich...

Raised to fear their magic, twin witches begin receiving premonitions of a killer targeting brujas and must embrace their powers to save lives . . . before it's too late. The high-stakes worldbuilding of Divine Rivals meets the witchy romance of...

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Jamaica. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate,...

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Jamaica. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate,...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection"Inspired by accounts of women pirates, this fantastical tale represents the era's cruelty without romanticizing it. Kemosha's love and persistence combine with forceful action, the terror of harsh racism and...

There are lots of different places to visit in the world! Have you ever been on an island? What would it be like to live on one? Take a trip to tropical Cuba and learn about the history and culture of this Caribbean country. Full-color photographs and...

The Bermuda Triangle is infamous for inexplicably "swallowing" ships and airplanes, never to be seen again. Other areas of the world have similarly ominous reputations, including the aptly named Death Valley and Devil's Sea. Readers will love the tales...

The Bermuda Triangle is infamous for inexplicably "swallowing" ships and airplanes, never to be seen again. Other areas of the world have similarly ominous reputations, including the aptly named Death Valley and Devil's Sea. Readers will love the tales...

"I couldn't put Dear Haiti, Love Alaine down!" --New York Times bestselling author Jasmine GuilloryCo-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to...

A joyful picture book from acclaimed author Margarita Engle about a young girl and her community celebrating the arrival of the water man who visits weekly to distribute water to the village.Water days are busy days,grateful, laughing,thirsty days.A...

Plucky science-lover Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book—now available in paperback! Join her as she rallies her community to care about the environment and CLEAN UP! their shoreline.In this empowering book about helping the...

This book introduces readers to the Bermuda Triangle and the mysterious stories of ships and airplanes disappearing inside it. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book...

This book introduces readers to the Bermuda Triangle and the mysterious stories of ships and airplanes disappearing inside it. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book...