Jamaican-Born Children’s Author, Kereen Getten, Shortlisted for 2021 Branford Boase Award

Kereen Getten’s debut novel “When Life Gives You Mangos” has been shortlisted for the prestigious Branford Boase Award. The award is presented yearly to the outstanding first novel of a first-time author of a book for young people and represents an important contribution of the editor in finding and nurturing new and talented writers. “When […]

Did You Know There Are 3 Cities in The USA With The Name Jamaica?

Jamaica is a popular destination for tourists and that’s particularly true for people in the U.S. However, there are also three cities in the U.S. that bear the name Jamaica, each with its own unique history. Jamaica, Vermont The Vermont city wasn’t actually named after the Caribbean island. The word Jamaica is from the Natick […]