This modern retelling of a traditional Kalinago legend from the Caribbean island of Dominica recounts the story of a huge serpent who once guarded the indigenous people. This book is the winner of the 1st Annual Caribbean Writer's Contest sponsored by Reycraft Books and the Ducreay Foundation.
The Legend of the Spirit Serpent Trade Book (Paperback)
Adaiah Sanford is the winner of the 1st Annual Caribbean Writer's Contest sponsored by Reycraft Books and the Ducreay Foundation. She lives on the island of Dominica. She is the youngest of five children and was born to parents of Kalinago descent. Adaiah's passion for writing books began in Kindergarten, where she made leaflets and scribbled stories within the pages. She started sharing Kalinago words via short videos on social media. Adaiah's passion for the revival of the Kalinago language resulted in her first book The Beginner's Guide to the Kalinago Language.