trinidadians

A young child and her grandfather wake early to participate in the celebration of Carnival, where they listen and dance to the rhythms of the music during a parade, eat a local dish, and sing together on stage. Includes a picture glossary and information about the author's grandfather, Ras Shorty I, the founder of soca music.

"A girl and her grandpa enjoy Carnival together"--Provided by publisher.

After being hospitalized for depression, fourteen-year-old Kayla is sent from her home in Trinidad to live with her aunt in Canada, yearning to feel at home but feeling more adrift than ever.

After being hospitalized for depression, fourteen-year-old Kayla is sent from her home in Trinidad to live with her aunt in Canada, yearning to feel at home but feeling more adrift than ever.

Shai Clark is forced to set aside his aspirations of playing professional basketball when his crime boss father is killed, but as Shai learns there is no mercy for weakness on the streets he must decide what will become of his own dreams.