The Past and Future of Jamaican Literature
This event is free but registration is still required. 
Jamaican literature is as vibrant and rich as the island’s history. Join award winning Jamaican authors, 
Olive Senior
 (
Paradise Once
) and 
Marcia Douglas
 (
The Jamaica Kollection of the Shante Dream Arkive
) for a fireside chat exploring their latest works and the past and future of Jamaican literature. In 
Paradise Once
, former Jamaican Poet Laureate 
Olive Senior
, delves into the aftermath of a fictional massacre of the indigenous Taíno people by colonizing Spanish forces. In 
Marcia Douglas
’ 
The Jamaica Kollection of the Shante Dream Arkive
 her characters search through history for something or someone lost to the island. In this intimate conversation, these acclaimed authors will discuss how their works fit into the storied canon of Jamaican literature.
The 2025 PEN World Voices Festival, the 20th anniversary of the festival, will be a celebration of world literature and free expression. Over four days, over 80 writers from over 35 countries will be featured in engaging talks, panels, readings, and performances in New York City and greater Los Angeles.
Visit 
https://worldvoices.pen.org/
 for more information about the entire festival, as well as PEN America.
ACCESSIBILITY:
This venue is ADA compliant. The space  is accessible via elevator.
ASL interpretation is available for this event by request only
. Please reach out to our Box Office team at publicprograms@pen.org 
by April 21st
 to request.
Please ask a Box Office Attendant or festival representative upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred.
For further information on accessibility in this space, or to make a request, please contact publicprograms@pen.org
COVID-19 2025 Festival Policy:
While not required, per public health official guidelines, the World Voices Festival recommends being fully vaccinated, and wearing masks in all public indoor settings as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19, as well as around crowds.
If you are feeling unwell, please do not come to the event. Reach out to publicprograms@pen.org for assistance if you have already purchased a ticket.
We thank you for ensuring our speakers, guests and venue workers feel safe and comfortable at all World Voices Festival events. If you have questions or concerns please contact publicprograms@pen.org
Information Source: PEN America | eventbrite

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