BOOKS
“Authentic Jamaican reading books”
"Homemade reading books made in Jamaica by Jamaican creatives for children aged 7+. All of the books are written by Danijah Taylor, four of which are JCDC award-winning stories."
JCDC AWARD-WINNING COLLECTION
Orlando Jack
Danijah Taylor first short story in 2016, which also won a JCDC award. The story, Orlando Jack, is set in the picturesque breadbasket parish of St. Elizabeth. It tells a timeless tale of a Jamaican bully who receives life-changing advice from his feathered indigenous friend
- Danijah Taylor
- Shavel Greyson
- Vanessa Daley
Odaedah Guardians and Gods
“Odaedah Guardians and Gods” is an award-winning short story from 2017. It introduces the Daylite society, which lives on the ancient island of Odaedah. The island is inhabited by exotic flora and fauna, with the all-year blooming Sipella Flower being the crown jewel. Follow Abay’s journey into adulthood within this unique society of Daylites.
- Danijah Taylor
- Don Mills + Karla Shay Wilson
- Vanessa Daley
Zabiti and Zemi Demi
A 2019 JCDC award-winning short story. The story depicts King Udani and his army’s journey in search of the Land of Wood and Water in the year 1 BCE. However, King Udanu and his army are trapped on the island. 900 years later, King Udani meets the beautiful indigenous woman, Zabiti. The story unfolds into a thrilling tale of love, war, and hardship on the island of Xamayca.
- Danijah Taylor
- Karla Shay Wilson
- Tiffany Taylor
Work! Studio Dan's Ananse Story
Ananse meets some new friends Winstan and Jerry on his travels to Grandpa Leroy’s backyard. A modern spin on a timeless West African character.
- Danijah Taylor
- Michael Gordon
- Tiffany Taylor
DAN BOOKS
Vote! Studio Dan's Ananse Story
Following his day in Grandpa Leroy’s backward Ananse finds himself in MP McDavis’s backyard. Where he begins his political career with his friend Matthew the Mongoose. A modern spin on a timeless West African character.
- Danijah Taylor
- Michael Gordon
- Akelia Clarke
Pedal Patrol
Climate Justice. One summer four friends from Riverton City in Kingston, Lisa, Tam Tam, Brandon and Ajamu’s plans are interrupted by the new Landfill Manager Major Fearon. With the use of recycling methods and Ajamu’s genius mind, they create Stevie the eco-friendly robot and become the new Jamaican eco-protectors. “Let’s go Pedal Patrol!”
- Danijah Taylor
- Karla Shay Wilson
- Mellisa Walker
Mango Gango!
Gango from Bath St Thomas is the mango-eating champion. Will he finally get to eat from Mr Chin’s prized mango tree? How many mangoes can one man eat? Come, Mango Gango, we a meet, dis wah story sweet!
- Danijah Taylor
- Danijah Taylor + Karla Shay Wilson
- Akelia Clarke
SPEED
From start to finish, this is a fast-paced story about two brothers, Steven, an amputee, and Kirk, who live with their grandmother in the Parish of Trelawny, Jamaica. Inspired by a living legend, the two brothers race against time, choice, and purpose.
- Danijah Taylor
- Karla Shay Wilson
- Akelia Clarke