Yvonne Bobb-Smith

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Biography

Dr. Yvonne Bobb-Smith is an educator, author, and community leader. Born in Trinidad in 1931, she overcame the stigma of illegitimate birth to become Trinidad and Tobago’s first medical librarian, establishing the country’s Medical Library system. She holds a Ph.D. in Adult Education and Community Development from the University of Toronto (earned at age 68). At 90, she began writing her memoir. At 94, having survived breast cancer five times, Whose Child Are You? is her powerful testament to resilience and Caribbean womanhood.

Years Attended

2026 Adult's Festival Participant

Yvonne Bobb-Smith

Author
Trinidad and Tobago
Events Featuring Yvonne Bobb-Smith
2026
Life Stories
Festival Programme Event
Life Writing Event
Event Date: May 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am
AV Room