Issue 2 - Caribbean Stories

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Hi and welcome to the warm waters of READ magazine's Caribbean Stories issue. This issue celebrates writing from several nations in the Caribbean islands.

September is Hispanic Heritage month. Many of the articles in this issue come from Hispanic authors, and celebrate Latin culture. We hope these stories help you celebrate Hispanic Heritage in style.

Our Center Stage Play is an adaptation of Julia Alvarez's novel Before We Were Free. Adapted by Jeff Ives, this story comes from the perspective of Anita de la Torre, a twelve year old girl growing up in the Dominican Republic in 1960. Anita's family face many challenges from the nation's dictator, Trujillo. This fictional story which is based on the true history of the Dominican Republic.

"Poets of the Caribbean" is our nonfiction article examing the lives and works of Juan Francisco Manzano, Kamau Brathwaite, and Derek Walcott. These three poets come from Cuba, Barbados, and St. Lucia respectively. Written by Alicia Zadrozny.

Our LSI entitled "Say What" examines narrative voice and tone through an excerpt from Jamaican writer Olive Senior's story "Mad Fish." READ was lucky enough to interview Ms. Senior about Caribbean storytellings, writing, and culture in our interview "A Taste of the Calalu."

"Magic in the Sea" is the title of our fiction excerpt from Meg Medina's new novel Milagros. Milagros takes place on a fictional Spanish- speaking island in the Caribbean. Medina is an American writer of Cuban descent.

This issue of Writing features a Grammar Slammer on the English language's quest for a plural pronoun for "you." The Writing feature is entitled "¡Qué Tranquilo!" and explores the art of the interview. Written by Audra Pace.

We hope you enjoy this special Caribbean issue. If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or if you just want to say hello, you can write to us at read@weeklyreader.com. And don't forget to check out our literary blog, WORD, at www.readandwriting.com

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