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Caribbean Contemporary Classics

Classic contemporary fiction from the heart of the Caribbean

There have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society.

Titles in this series

Catch up on the Contemporary Classics Virtual Event!

Missed the live stream or want to rewatch the launch event?

Full of animations, readings and interviews with our authors, watch the video for a full introduction to the timeless stories in our Classics list.

Caribbean Contemporary Classics Short Story Prize

Announcing a new prize for unpublished writers from Hachette UK and Hodder Education, publishers of the Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection.

Click here for competition rules & entry requirements.

Sample pages for all titles in our first tranche

Aunt Jen
A Brighter Sun
Escape to Last Man Peak
Green Days by the River
Letters Home
Nevile and the Lost Bridge
Old Story Time
Over Our Way
The Sun's Eye
The Young Warriors

Hear from our authors

Interview with Paulette Ramsay, author of Aunt Jen and Letters Home

Listen to author Debbie Jacob discuss her inspiration behind the story and the characters in Nevile and the Lost Bridge, and how it will make you see the Caribbean in a new light.

More trailers, readings and recordings coming soon.