Save the Date!
7-9 November, 2008
Jolly Beach Resort
Antigua, West Indies

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. The festival features prominent Caribbean, U.S., British and Canadian authors as well as publicists and publishers.

To date more than 65 authors have participated, and the line-up of literary stars for the 2008 Festival will be coming soon. While the festival features many authors from the Caribbean Diaspora, it also includes noted writers in a broad range of genres from poetry, photography and non-fiction to performance arts and drama.

The venue in 2008 will be Jolly Beach Hotel, an all-inclusive resort on one of Antigua’s most picturesque beaches. The Festival Village will include workshop rooms and a book store as well as tents for children’s programs and live entertainment and a beach gazebo for author readings.

Among the specific activities planned for the 2008 Festival are:

• Youth Day, where talented young writers attend workshops led by noted authors
• Two days of workshops on the practical aspects of writing as well as lively discussions on timely literary topics by panels of authors and publicists
• Author readings on the beach
• A Gala Opening Ceremony and reception attended by the Governour General, Prime Minister and government officials of Antigua as well as the authors and Festival participants
• A book sales area sponsored by Best of Books, where participants can obtain books to be signed by the authors
• Children’s activities
• Live entertainment

U.S., Canadian and Caribbean region literary fans can join in all the activities by booking a “Booklovers in Paradise” package, which features all-inclusive accommodations at Jolly Beach Resort as well as admission to the Festival.  These will be coordinated by Carib-World Travel in St. John’s, Antigua (268-480-2999).