Save the Date!
6-8 November, 2009
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.

To date more than 65 authors have participated, and the line-up of literary stars for the 2009 Festival is developing. This year, the festival features outstanding authors from the Caribbean Diaspora reflecting a range of genres from fiction and poetry to non-fiction and drama.

The primary venue in 2009 will be The Jolly Harbour Festival Village sponsored by La Perla International, with some events held at Jolly Beach Resort. Among the specific activities planned for the 2009 Festival are:

• Youth Day, where talented young writers attend workshops led by noted authors
• A special children’s event on Thursday morning where our visiting authors will read from their latest books and entertain those attending
• A reading workshop for teachers of young children
• Two days of discussions on the practical aspects of writing and timely literary topics by panels of authors
• Author readings and book signings
• 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 where participants can obtain books to be signed by the authors
• Western Union Children’s Tent, with readings by authors and Antiguan personalities as well as magic shows and intermittent raffles awarding children gift certificates
• Food Demonstration Tent for our cookbook authors and noted island chefs to do cooking demonstrations
• Live entertainment on stage
• Literary Festival Tent, where people can complete entries for the Festival Raffle
• Food vendors
• Sponsor booths, where our sponsors will distribute information and do giveaways

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 or other hotels as well as admission to the Festival.  These will be coordinated by Carib-World Travel in St. John’s, Antigua (268-480-2999).