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Virgin Islands Literary Festival Returns in April as The Caribbean Writer Marks 40th Anniversary

The Virgin Islands Literary Festival and Book Fair will return April 9 through April 12 for its 12th annual gathering, bringing together writers, scholars, students, educators, and readers under a theme that organizers say speaks directly to the power of Caribbean storytelling. This year’s festival, themed “Caribbean Literature: A Force of Representation,” will also coincide with the 40th anniversary of The Caribbean Writer, adding another major milestone to one of the region’s best-known literary events. Founded at the University of the Virgin Islands’ College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the festival is now presented in partnership with The Caribbean Writer under the auspices of the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development. Over the years, the event has grown into what organizers describe as one of the Caribbean’s leading literary gatherings, highlighting regional voices while connecting the Virgin Islands to the wider literary world. “We are delighted to celebrate ou...