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.
Missed the live stream or want to rewatch the launch event?
Full of animations, readings and interviews with our authors, watch for a full introduction to the timeless stories in our Classics list.
See updates for our Caribbean writers prize - shortlist to be announced over summer 2022
Listen to 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.
Read our interview with Curdella Forbes, author of Songs of Silence
Read our interview with Paulette Ramsay, author of Letters Home
See below for extra content, to get the most out of our collection.
Contemporary Classics Overview
Elements of Literature
Elements of Literature editable PowerPoint
Author's Review Questions
Plot Questions Chart
Short Story Analysis Grid
Short Story Analysis Questions
Short Story Essay Questions
Activity Sheets - Aunt Jen
Guided Reading Questions - Aunt Jen
Sample CAPE Aunt Jen Lesson Guide
Sample Aunt Jen Lesson Plan (Grades 7-9)
Escape to Last Man Peak Lesson Plan (Grades 7-9)
Lesson Plans - Green Days by the River
Sample Questions - Green Days by the River
Worksheets - Green Days by the River
Lesson Plans - Over Our Way
Lesson Plans - Young Warriors
Guided Reading Questions - Young Warriors
Sample Questions - Young Warriors
Interested to find out more about the classics collection? Check out our sample pages to get a feel for the stories.
Aunt Jen A Brighter Sun Bad Girls in School Beka Lamb Cricket in the Road Escape to Last Man Peak Green Days by the River Letters Home Nevile and the Duppy Master Nevile and the Lost Bridge Old Story Time Over Our Way Songs of Silence Sprat Morrison The Sun's Eye The Wine of Astonishment The Year in San Fernando The Young Warriors
Listen to Debbie Jacob read Chapter 10 'Lost' from Nevile and the Lost Bridge.
Listen to an excerpt of Sprat Morrison
Hear what our readers and teachers have to say about Old Story Time.
Find out about Paulette Ramay's Letters Home.
Want to see more? See an excerpt of the book in a dramatisation by clicking the link below.
See an exerpt of Over Our Way dramatised in animated format.
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If you have any questions about our resources please get in touch your local representative, who will happily discuss your needs.