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Episode 9 | Cane Warriors - Alex Wheatle (Jamaica)
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Cane Warriors’ by award-winning writer Alex Wheatle is the perfect introduction for young adult literature readers into the lives of our African ancestors.
This historical account of Tacky's Rebellion, which took place in Jamaica in 1760, is viewed through the eyes of 14-year-old Moa, the youngest of the cane warriors who was determined to end the enslavement of his people. Moa's fears and motives takes you through a journey of family, loyalty, brotherhood and community.
In this episode, Wheatle narrates a passage from his remarkable fiction text.
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