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Writers’ Workshop With Olive Senior – January 21
On Saturday, January 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Department of Literatures in English, University of the West Indies (UWI), will hold a writers’ workshop at Seminar Room One on the ground floor of the Faculty of Law. Prize-winning Jamaican writer, Olive Senior, will conduct the workshop under the theme ‘Creating Memorable Characters [...]
Continue reading...Book Launch – Olive Senior’s ‘Dancing Lessons’ – December 11, 2011
26. November 2011
The launch of Olive Senior’s ‘Dancing Lessons’ book, is set to happen at 11 a.m., on December 11, 2011, at the Neville Hall Lecture Theatre (N1), University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona. The event is being hosted by the Department of Literatures in English at UWI, Mona. Get ‘Dancing Lessons’ online
Continue reading...George Meikle Book Reading & Signing – In Praise of Jamaica – December 10
22. November 2011
On Saturday December 10, 2011 at 2pm, BOOKLAND New Kingston will host George Meikle as he reads from his newest release, In Praise of Jamaica: Natural Wonders Heroes and Achievements. Located in the Business district, BOOKLAND New Kingston is surrounded by a wide range of restaurants and hotels and is an ideal location to spend [...]
Continue reading...Update On New York Launch Of Jean Lowrie-Chin’s Souldance
20. November 2011
Today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper carries an update on the recent launch of Jean Lowrie-Chin’s ‘Souldance’ book in New York, USA. Literary arts lovers cheered Jamaican writer Jean Lowrie-Chin at the launch of her book Souldance at the corporate offices of Ruder Finn Inc in midtown Manhattan, New York on Wednesday. The audience listened to readings [...]
Continue reading...Earl Lovelace Lecture & Book Launch
5. November 2011
The University of the West Indies Mona Department of Literatures in English presents the 5th Edward Baugh Distinguished Lecture by the renowned Trinidadian writer, Earl Lovelace. When? Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 11 a.m. Venue – Sir Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, UWI Mona The launch of his latest novel, “Is Just A [...]
Continue reading...Writers’ Workshop Series – Hosted By Earl Lovelace – November 12
4. November 2011
The University of the West Indies Mona Department of Literatures in English announces the Writers’ Workshop Series, hosted this year by the renowned Trinidadian writer, Earl Lovelace. More details in the flyer below.
Continue reading...Book Launch – Trixie Triangle and A Book for Baby – November 12
31. October 2011
On Saturday November, 12, 2011 at 2pm, BOOKLAND New Kingston will host Kellie Magnus as she launches her latest books, “A Book for Baby” and “Trixie Triangle”. One of Jamaica’s first published board books, A Book for Baby introduces children at an early age to reading, the letters of the alphabet, numbers and Jamaican heritage [...]
Continue reading...2011 Independent VoYces Literary Fair
26. October 2011
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, beachwear and the entire family for the 2011 Independent VoYces Literary Fair, set to be held on November 6 at Robin’s Bay in St. Mary. Literary lovers, drummers, poets, authors & others, come out and enjoy the poetry, prose and readings of some of Jamaica’s talented, up and coming and [...]
Continue reading...Theatre Night Returns To Bookophilia With Dramatic Readings From Trevor Rhone’s School’s Out
7. October 2011
On October 13 at 6 p.m., the Jamaica Association of Dramatic Artists (JADA) and Bookophilia will host dramatic readings from “School’s Out” – a pivotal work from the late acclaimed author and playwright, Trevor Rhone. The event is being held in commemoration of Rhone’s contribution to Jamaican theatre, and as the introductory event to a [...]
Continue reading...Launch Of George Meikle’s “In Praise of Jamaica – Natural Wonders, Heroes and Achievements”
4. October 2011
The Directors of Harmony Hall present the launch of the book “In Praise of Jamaica – Natural Wonders, Heroes and Achievements”, by George Meikle When? Sunday, October 16th at 12 noon Where? At Harmony Hall, 4 miles east of Ocho Rios on the coast road There will be complimentary cocktails, handicraft in the garden, and [...]
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