Creative

Callaloo

Creative Callaloo: Art, Poems, and Recipes Inspired by the Virgin Islands is the 2026 Adult Readers Selection for the "Great Reads from Great Places" program. The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) chose the book for the Library of Congress Center for the Book's annual Award.

The Book

Experience the Caribbean's vibrant culture through Creative Callaloo: Art, Poems, and Recipes Inspired by the Virgin Islands by St. Croix-born artist Danica M. David. This richly illustrated book masterfully blends local history, David’s contemporary art, passionate poetry by Winifred “Oyoko” Loving, and flavorful recipes by chef Mark E. Davis. Celebrating the diverse nuances of Crucian heritage, this unique sensory collection brings the colors and flavors of the islands to every page.

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Book Reviews

“What a wonderful gift from the Virgin Islands! Creative Callaloo is full of the color, creativity, and joy that represents the very spirit of the

Caribbean.”

Gillian Royes

Author of The Goat Woman of Largo Bay,

Simon & Schuster, NY

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