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Antigua & Barbuda
International Literary Festival
The Antigua & Barbuda International Literary Festival,
begun in 2006, is a 3-day celebration of literary arts,
with workshops, author readings, book signings and
special events in a beautiful tropical setting running
from Nov. 7-9. 2008. |
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It features prominent Caribbean, U.S., British and
Canadian authors as well as screenwriters, publicists
and publishers. |
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Among the noted literary figures participating in
the Festival are Junot Diaz, Eric Jerome Dickey,
Victoria Rowell, Esmeralda Santiago, Arnold
Rampersad, Mary B. Morrison, Roscoe Orman, Lorna
Goodison, Marie-Elena John, Stacey Evans Morgan,
Victoria Christopher Murray, Elizabeth Nunez, Althea
Prince, Frances Anne Solomon and Delilah Winder. |
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The venue is the Jolly Beach Hotel, an all-inclusive
resort on one of Antigua’s most picturesque beaches.
The Festival Village will include workshop rooms, a
book store and a beach gazebo for author readings as
well as tents for children’s programs and live
entertainment. |
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Among the specific activities planned for the
2008 Festival are:
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Youth Day, where talented young writers attend
workshops led by noted authors
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Three days of workshops on the practical
aspects of writing as well as lively
discussions on timely literary topics by
panels of authors, screenwriters, agents and
publishers
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Author readings on the beach
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A Gala Opening Ceremony and reception attended by
the Governor General, Prime Minister and
government officials of
Antigua
as well as the authors and Festival participants
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A book sales area sponsored by Best of Books,
where participants can obtain books to be signed
by the authors
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Children’s tent with celebrity and author
readings, activities and more
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Live entertainment
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