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Jawando Releases ‘Seven Black Fathers’ Book
An American author and politician, whose wife has strong family ties to Bermuda, has released a book which “recasts the image of Black fathers” and was recently featured on the NBC Nightly News. Will Jawando has published his memoir, My Seven Black Fathers: A Young Activist’s Memoir of Race, Family, and the Mentors Who Made Him Whole. Mr... Read more of this article
Peace, Joy And Love: Christmas Across Africa
[Written by Dale Butler] Former Minister of Government, Terry Lister, has added an exciting and creative book title to his first two books: Immersed in West Africa, released August 29, 2019 [winner of 14 international awards], and A New Day Dawns, released October 28, 2021 [winner of 8 international awards]. Although new to the literary world [started... Read more of this article
“Romancing Bermuda” Book Now Available
A newly published book by author Sassy Monroe entitled Romancing Bermuda is now available. The book description says, “Mismatched partners. A hunt for pirate gold. When sparks start flying, will they discover love is the true prize? “Vicky is set on an adventure. While studying a museum painting linked to riches lost at sea, the bold art historian... Read more of this article
Terry Lister To Release New Travel Book
Author Terry Lister announced that his second short read travel book – and fourth book about his travels in West Africa — will be launched on Monday, August 29th. Mr. Lister said, “This book, titled Travels in The Gambia, the Smiling Coast, will focus on my time spent in The Gambia. As with previous books, there is much history, culture... Read more of this article
BNT To Host Talk & Book Launch On August 11
A talk and book launch featuring Dr Michael Jarvis will be hosted by the Bermuda National Trust entitled: Digging into Early Bermuda. Dr Jarvis and a team of 15 Bermudian, British and American students have recently performed excavation work at Smith’s Islands, the long-term project’s ninth field season. They will present their findings to BNT members... Read more of this article
Charles Butterfield In Martial Arts Book
Local martial artist Charles Butterfield has been nominated for inclusion in the 2022 Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace Changing Lives book and inducted in the AMAA Foundation Who’s Who Legends Hall of Honors. A spokesperson said, “Jessie Bowen, Director of the American Martial Arts Alliance Foundation, announced the release of the highly anticipated... Read more of this article
BEN Holds Special Story Time For Preschoolers
Bermuda Education Network [BEN] hosted a special story time for preschoolers commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. A spokesperson said, “Pre-schoolers and their families attended the July 3rd celebration at the Bermuda National Trust’s Waterville Property and were entertained by guest storyteller Moneca Darrell of Fortitude... Read more of this article
Angela Barry To Launch ‘The Drowned Forest’
Angela Barry will be launching her latest book, titled The Drowned Forest, on July 15. A spokesperson said, “On July 15, Angela Barry will be launching her latest book, published by the UK’s Peepal Tree Press. The Bermuda launch will be followed by an international online launch organised by the publisher. “Titled The Drowned Forest, this... Read more of this article
Miller To Publish Two Poems In Acalabash
Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has been invited to publish two of her poems in the July edition of the Acalabash.com Caribbean poetry portfolio. A spokesperson said, “ The portfolio is curated monthly by the Saint Lucian poet John Robert Lee and is by invitation only. “John Robert Lee’s most recent publication is Pierrot [Peepal Tree Press,... Read more of this article
Janine Ogle Dyer To Host Book Signing, Reading
Author Janine Ogle Dyer will be holding a book signing and reading from her new children’s book The Light at Rock Island Café on Saturday [July 9] from 10.00am to 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Janine Ogle Dyer, author of children’s book The Light, will be signing books and reading from her new children’s book at Rock Island Cafe... Read more of this article
‘Girlcott’ Book Discussion With Webbe Maxwell
Award winning author Florence Webbe Maxwell will be holding a discussion on her book Girlcott today [June 22] at 6.00pm at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with Bermuda’s very own internationally recognized and award winning author, Mrs. Florence Webbe Maxwell. “Join us for... Read more of this article
Author Lee-Ann Liles Releases New Book
A newly published book titled The Hunger: A Guide to Nonfiction Writing by Lee-Ann Liles is now available at locations including Brown & Co., Bermuda Bookstore and the Bermuda College bookstore. The book’s cover says, “‘The Hunger’ is defined by the author as the drive to write, a desire to get thoughts and ideas on the page. If you have... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Crystal Butterfly Literary Awards
The Atlantic Publishing House held their Crystal Butterfly Literary Awards event this weekend, honouring Margaret Rose Giloth, Dr. Shangri-La Durham-Thompson, Cheryl Kerr, Professor Melodye Micere Van Putten, Rev. Dr. Madeline Hayward, Carlene Spence-Darrell, Jessica Riederer and Peggy Burns. A spokesperson said previously said, “This year we have... Read more of this article
‘Bermuda In Painted Representation’ Book
A book written by a Bermudian exploring the history of art on the island has been released in an updated, enlarged and revised version. Jonathan Land Evans has published a text-only preview edition of Bermuda in Painted Representation, which details paintings connected with the island throughout history. The consolidated single-volume edition includes... Read more of this article
Crystal Butterfly Literary Awards On June 5th
Atlantic Publishing House will be hosting the Crystal Butterfly Literary Awards on Sunday, June 5th. A spokesperson said, “Atlantic Publishing House is Proud to Present The Second Crystal Butterfly Literary Awards Exclusively for Women Authors. The First Crystal Butterfly Literary Awards was launched in 2019. “This year we have selected the following... Read more of this article
Little Free Library At Wesley Methodist Church
Wesley Methodist Church will be hosting a grand-opening party for their Little Free Library on Sunday, May 22nd at 12.15pm. A spokesperson said, “Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon with more than 100,000 around the world in over 100 countries — from Italy to Brazil to Japan to Bermuda. Now, a new Little Free Library at Wesley Methodist... Read more of this article
