The 2026 Bocas Lit Fest – the 16th annual edition – runs from Thursday 30 April to 3 May in Port of Spain, Trinidad. It's a vibrant celebration of books, writers, and ideas, bringing together voices from the Caribbean and around the world.
We're supporting two UK writers to attend the festival – Alison Donnell and Raymond Antrobus – and you can watch their events live online. Later on they will also be available to stream on the Bocas Lit Fest YouTube channel.
Lost and Found: An A-Z of Neglected Writers of the Anglophone Caribbean
In her book Lost and Found, Alison Donnell assembles 25 Caribbean writers of the 20th century whose work has slipped into obscurity. She explains the background and timeliness of this book in conversation with Ronald Cummings, alongside readings from the works of selected authors.
Date: 2 May 2026
Time: 19.30–20.30 BST (14.30–15.30 local time)
One-on-One: Raymond Antrobus
In The Quiet Ear: An Investigation of Missing Sound, acclaimed poet Raymond Antrobus tells the story of growing up at the intersection of race and disability, and how deafness — and its community — have shaped his life and sensibility. In conversation with Andre Bagoo.
Date: 3 May 2026
Time: 20.00–21.00 BST (15.00–16.00 local time)
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Tags:
- Art Form: Literature
- Region: Americas UK