Books excite me so of course it was a challenge to contain myself when I first heard that our very own Nailah Blackman had written a book which was being published by the Penguin Random Publishing House. I was backstage at the 2023 edition of Soca in Moka when she first shared the news.

Love, Lah Lah is a moving and lyrical tribute to Nailah Blackman’s grandfather Ras Shorty I, the creator of soca music, which blends African and East Indian rhythms, Love, Lah Lah thrums with the colors and the beat of Carnival.

According to Nailah, the book was inspired by her childhood and is just one of many steps she’s taking to further cement her grandfathers legacy while also creating her own.

Nailah Blackman invites you to shimmy, fete, and spread the joy of Carnival with Lah Lah and her grandfather in this vibrant and heartwarming story set in Trinidad & Tobago!

Come on, Come on
Carnival is waiting!

“It’s Carnival morning, and Lah Lah is awake bright and early, ready to take part in the festivities of the day. Join Lah Lah and her papa as they dance through the streets of Trinidad and Tobago, cheer on the King and Queen of the Carnival parade, and end with a grand performance onstage!”

Love, Lah Lah, Nailah’s first literary offering is set to be released on January 9, 2024.

It’s available for preorder on Amazon and Indigo.