We continue to celebrate Caribbean reading, writing, and ideas in virtual space throughout August 2020, leading up to the NGC Bocas Lit Fest in September.
August 2020 Events
Social distancing is in full effect, but literary events continue to bring us together in the virtual world.Day 1
09 Aug 2020
Bios & Bookmarks: Karen Lord
A weekly session featuring readings by, and conversations with, Caribbean authors.
Karen Lord
Shivanee Ramlochan
Day 2
16 Aug 2020
Bios & Bookmarks with Diana McCaulay
A weekly session featuring readings by, and conversations with, Caribbean authors.
Diana McCaulay
Day 3
23 Aug 2020
Bios & Bookmarks with Rabindranath Maharaj
A weekly session featuring readings by, and conversations with, Caribbean authors.
Rabindranath Maharaj
First Citizens National Poetry Slam Semi-Final #1
The Slam semi-finals return on TV and via livestream at www.tv6tnt.com. Together, the semi-final events will feature near forty competitors who topped the January auditions to secure their spot in the FCNPS second round.
Miscellaneous Authors
Day 4
26 Aug 2020
Bring Your Own Book & Bottle (BYOBB) – August Edition
Our monthly virtual hangout where you can share excerpts from your favourite books and discuss what you’re reading.
Miscellaneous Authors
Day 5
30 Aug 2020
Bios & Bookmarks with Jeanelle Frontin
A weekly session featuring readings by, and conversations with, Caribbean authors.
Jeanelle Frontin
First Citizens National Poetry Slam Semi-Final #2
The Slam semi-finals return on TV and via livestream at www.tv6tnt.com. Together, the semi-final events will feature near forty competitors who topped the January auditions to secure their spot in the FCNPS second round.
Miscellaneous Authors