Literature & Book Reviews
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Jamaican appointed editor of Caribbean WriterThe University of the Virgin Islands has announced the appointment of Dr. Opal Palmer Adisa as the new editor of The Caribbean Writer, an award-winning anthology published annually under the Research and Public Service component of the University. Literary treasures in Old San JuanVisitors to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico will find in the Museum of La Casa del Libro a place full of treasures. La Casa del Libro is dedicated to the arts of the book, specifically the printed page, typography and design. In Search of beautyThis year marks the 100th birthday of photographer Fritz Henle (1909-1993), a preeminent photographer of his time. Henle photographed extensively throughout the Caribbean when he lived in the Virgin Islands from 1950 until his death |
VideoJamaica Kincaid by Patricia "PCBaby" CarolJamaica Kincaid and the literature of defianceBorn in Antigua when it was still a British colony, Kincaid learned to read by the time she was three years old, and later became one of the Caribbean's best known writers, among the regions's golden literati. For Intersections, a series on artists and their inspirations, NPR's Lynn Neary talks to Kincaid about lessons in subversion she learned from the classics of British literature. Listen courtesy NPR Feature StoriesThe Caribbean Writer publishes 23rd editionThe Caribbean Writer, an international literary anthology published by the University of the Virgin Islands, announces the publication of its 23rd issue. The volume contains new poetry by Edwidge Danticat and an interview with Kamau Brathwaite by Opal Palmer Adisa. Click for more. Jamaican appointed editor of Caribbean WriterThe University of the Virgin Islands has announced the appointment of Dr. Opal Palmer Adisa as the new editor of The Caribbean Writer, an award-winning anthology published annually under the Research and Public Service component of the University. Click for more. Antigua and Barbuda planning fifth international literary festivalThe organizers of the Antigua Barbuda International Literary Festival are now planning an exciting 2010 Festival for the fall. Co founder Joy Bramble says "We welcome all people who believe that reading and education are the cornerstones for our children's future success”. Click for more. Folktales in FrederikstedLocal folklorists will gather in the courtyard of Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts at 5p.m. on Saturday March 6 to share cariso " jumbie stories" at sunset. Click for more. In Search of beautyThis year marks the 100th birthday of photographer Fritz Henle (1909-1993), a preeminent photographer of his time. Henle photographed extensively throughout the Caribbean when he lived in the Virgin Islands from 1950 until his death. Click for more. Anthology by gay and lesbian writersA recently published anthology brings together stories from 37 writers in 14 island countries. It is believed to be the first collection of its kind in the region. Click for more. |
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