About This Book
A Caribbean Dozen is a delightful anthology featuring poems and prose from thirteen Caribbean poets, including acclaimed authors John Agard and Grace Nichols. The collection beautifully captures various aspects of childhood experiences, from everyday observations to cultural celebrations, all set against the backdrop of the Caribbean. It's an excellent resource for introducing children to diverse voices and cultures, fostering an appreciation for poetry, and sparking conversations about different ways of life. Ideal for read-alouds with younger children and independent reading for elementary-aged kids, it offers rich language and evocative imagery.
Discussion Prompts
1
What images or feelings do these poems bring to mind about the Caribbean?
2
How are the childhood experiences in these poems similar to or different from your own?
3
Choose a poem that made you feel happy, sad, or curious. Why did it make you feel that way?
4
What do you learn about Caribbean culture or daily life from these poems?
5
If you could write a poem about your own childhood, what would it be about?
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