Emerging Caribbean Voices

Discover fresh perspectives on self-discovery and transformation at Emerging Caribbean Voices, a panel discussion set for Saturday, November 23 in Room 8302 at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. As part of the 2024 Miami Book Fair, this event showcases the work of authors Eskor David Johnson, Juliana Lamy and Soraya Palmer, each offering distinctive narratives rooted in Caribbean experiences.

Johnson’s Pay As You Go presents a gritty exploration of urban life, blending innovative storytelling with a raw portrayal of modern realities. Lamy’s You Were Watching from the Sand offers a playful collection of short stories that immerse readers in Haitian life and imagination. Palmer’s The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts follows two sisters from Trinidad and Jamaica as they navigate family bonds and the erasure of their stories, raising deep questions about identity and memory. Moderated by Melissa Hunter Davis, founder of Sugarcane Magazine, this panel delves into the transformative power of storytelling.