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Name the New Caribbean Publishing House

Johnny Temple of Akashic Books and Jeremy Poynting of Peepal Tree Press

CaribLit is pleased to announce the launch of a new Caribbean publishing imprint.

Akashic Books and Peepal Tree Press, two of the foremost publishers of Caribbean literature, are launching a joint Caribbean-focused imprint. Its debut title is a groundbreaking anthology, consisting entirely of brand-new stories by authors living in the region. This collection gathers the very best entries to the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, including a mix of established and up-and-coming writers from Jamaica and Guyana to Trinidad and the Bahamas—along with many other islands in between. 

Be a part of this exciting launch by entering your suggestions for the name of the new imprint. Submit entries using the form below, or on Facebook (Carib Lit) and Twitter (@CaribLit.)

Entries accepted July 8 - 25. The winner will receive a signed collection of books from Akashic Books and Peepal Tree Press. Editors from Akashic Books and Peepal Tree Press will choose the winner. Winning name will be announced on July 28.