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World Caribbean Books in the News
World Caribbean Books (WCB) is emerging as the Caribbean’s leading global book retailer, PubTech innovator, and cultural IP platform. Explore recent media coverage, publishing highlights, and cultural projects showcasing our mission, growth, and impact across the Caribbean and diaspora.
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World Caribbean Books Supports Bahamas National Libraries
In preparation for Black History Month, World Caribbean Books donated a generous collection of books to The Bahamas Library & Information Services on January 8, 2026. The donation will be distributed to public libraries throughout The Bahamas, supporting cultural education, literacy, and access to historically significant works.
This initiative reflects World Caribbean Books’ ongoing commitment to strengthening Caribbean knowledge infrastructure and ensuring that powerful stories and histories are accessible to communities across the nation.
Pictured are Mrs. Leslie Simone Cox, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of World Caribbean Books, and Mrs. Dorcas Bowler, Director, Bahamas Library & Information Services.
World Caribbean Books Hosts Inaugural Launch - Christmas Book Fair at Goodman’s Bay
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — December 13, 2025 — World Caribbean Books successfully hosted its first inaugural World Caribbean Books Christmas Book Fair on Saturday, December 13, at Goodman’s Bay, bringing together families, readers, authors, and vendors for a vibrant celebration of literature, culture, and community.
The one-day outdoor book fair featured a wide range of titles, including children’s books, Bahamian publications, Caribbean authors, and international bestsellers. Attendees enjoyed browsing books in a relaxed beachfront setting while meeting authors, engaging with vendors, and discovering stories from across The Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the wider world.
A highlight of the event was the strong family turnout, with children attending and selecting books of their own. The fair emphasized literacy, access to books, and the importance of storytelling in Caribbean households. Local Bahamian authors were also showcased, offering readers an opportunity to connect directly with the voices behind the stories.
“This fair was created to bring books, culture, and community together in a meaningful and accessible way,” said representatives of World Caribbean Books. “Seeing children excited about reading, families exploring books together, and authors engaging with readers made the day incredibly special.”
The Christmas Book Fair marked a significant milestone for World Caribbean Books, reinforcing its mission to expand access to books and celebrate Caribbean voices while connecting readers to global literature. Following the success of this inaugural event, plans are already underway to make the World Caribbean Books Christmas Book Fair an annual tradition.
World Caribbean Books extends sincere thanks to all attendees, shoppers, authors, vendors, and partners who contributed to the success of the event and looks forward to welcoming the community again at the 2026 Christmas Book Fair.
For those who missed the event or wish to continue discovering books year-round, World Caribbean Books offers access to millions of titles online, including international releases, New York Times bestsellers, Bahamian publications, and Caribbean authors by country.
📰 Publishers Weekly Coverage
Publishers Weekly: Video of the Day — November 19, 2025
World Caribbean Books was featured as Publishers Weekly’s “Video of the Day” on November 19, 2025, highlighting the upcoming Caribbean Christmas Book Fair hosted across Nassau, The Bahamas.
This placement appeared in Publishers Weekly’s exclusive industry-only newsletter, a curated editorial briefing distributed to publishing professionals, international editors, literary executives, distributors, and decision-makers across the global book industry.
Publishers Weekly: The Mission & Rise of World Caribbean Books
Feature by Senior International Editor — Publishing Next Week
A second feature from Publishers Weekly explores the mission, rise, and origin story of World Caribbean Books. This profile highlights how WCB is building the Caribbean’s first global book retail, publishing, and cultural IP ecosystem across literature, music, and technical innovation.
Full feature coming next week — link will be added upon release.
🎄 World Caribbean Books — Caribbean’s Largest Christmas Book Fair (Dec 13–14, 2025)
In December 2025, World Caribbean Books (WCB) will debut what is positioned to become the Caribbean’s largest Christmas Book Fair, hosted across two simultaneous locations in Nassau, The Bahamas: the historic Nassau Public Library and the popular beachfront park at Goodman’s Bay. The two venues are only 3.7 miles (6 km) apart, offering international visitors clear proximity and seamless movement between both sites during the December 13–14 event.
The dual-location format reflects both the scale of the fair and WCB’s goal of making books accessible to an even broader audience. The Nassau Public Library will serve as the fair’s cultural and historical centerpiece, while Goodman’s Bay will host outdoor book displays, family activities, food vendors, and community programming against the backdrop of one of Nassau’s most well-known beaches.
World Caribbean Books — a fast-growing Caribbean-owned global publishing and retail platform — developed the event to meet rising regional demand for book access, cultural representation, and international visibility. With a retail catalog exceeding 22 million titles and distribution to more than 190 countries, WCB is leveraging its global infrastructure to bring large-scale book access directly to Caribbean readers.
The fair will feature diverse book selections, children’s literacy activations, curated genre sections, and festive Caribbean Christmas music at both venues. Local food and beverage vendors will be present at Goodman’s Bay, complementing the library’s historical atmosphere. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Bahamas Library Information Services (BLIS) to support national literacy initiatives.
The event is a transformative moment for Caribbean publishing and a celebration of culture, education, and community. By hosting the fair in two nearby locations, WCB is creating a dynamic citywide experience that welcomes both residents and international visitors.
With its scale, dual-venue structure, and strategic timing during The Bahamas’ busiest tourism season, the World Caribbean Books Christmas Book Fair is poised to become a landmark annual event — blending holiday celebration with cultural enrichment and expanding the global reach of Caribbean literature.
📘 Featured WCB Release: The Rassin Story
World Caribbean Books is honored to publish The Rassin Story, the official biography of Barry J. Rassin — Former World President of Rotary International (2018–2019) and Former Chair of The Rotary Foundation (2023–2024). Rassin is one of the Caribbean’s most respected global humanitarian leaders.
The Rassin Story is now transitioning from presale into global retail distribution through Ingram, with international bookstore availability beginning shortly. Bulk orders are currently being processed, with wider placement following the Thanksgiving holiday period.
Pre-order The Rassin Story via World Caribbean Books:
https://worldcaribbeanbooks.com/products/the-rassin-story
Additional global retail links will be added upon wider international release.
🔎 About World Caribbean Books
World Caribbean Books is the first Caribbean-owned global book retail, publishing, and cultural IP ecosystem, uniting increased literacy, music, and technical innovation under one platform. With a 22-million-title catalog and distribution to more than 190 countries, WCB connects Caribbean and diaspora readers to world-class literature while building new pathways for regional authors, musicians, and engineers to reach global audiences.
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