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Some voices don't just tell stories; they shape generations. 📖✨
We are profoundly honored to announce the legendary Julia Alvarez as the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement award at The CARICON Prize.
Her profound narratives have paved the way for celebrating Caribbean stories worldwide. This is more than an award—it is a tribute to a literary titan.

📅 Sun Sep 27, 2026 | 5:00 PM
📍 Kult LA, Downtown Los Angeles
🎟️ Witness history with us. Scan the QR code or visit awards.cari-con.org to secure your tickets for this monumental evening.

#CARICON #JuliaAlvarez #LifetimeAchievement #CaribbeanLiterature #cariconprize #CaribbeanCulture #losangeles taken in Los Angeles, California by @cariconla

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Masterpieces of imagination, history, and culture. ✨
Presenting the 2026 CARICON Prize Shortlist for Fiction. From the gripping untold stories of a Caribbean coup in Town On Fire to the hauntingly beautiful tales of A Good Haunting, these five nominees capture the deep complexity and brilliance of the Caribbean experience. 🎉

Huge congratulations to our shortlisted authors and their masterful works:
A Good Haunting by Carol Mitchell
Between Islands by Rhys Knowles
Starry Starry Night by Shani Mootoo
The Cry of a Lone Bird by Ardain Isma
Town On Fire by Otancia Noel

Explore the full shortlist and learn more about these incredible books at awards.cari-con.org

#CARICON #CaribbeanLiterature #LiteraryAwards #FictionBooks #CariconPrize #CaribbeanCulture by @cariconla

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The 2026 CARICON Prize Shortlist is officially here! 📚✨

We are incredibly proud to announce the final nominees for the Children's Literature category. These beautifully crafted stories capture the heart, culture, and vibrant diversity of the Caribbean for our youngest readers. A massive congratulations to the brilliant minds behind this year's shortlisted books:

📖 My Family is Different and that's OK! By Michele U. Francis
🕷️ Bajan Anansi By Shakirah Bourne
🐝 Bobby and the Beehive By Miranda Dookran
🌴 Grenada's Island Life By Dr. Efua Akoma

Discover more about these incredible nominees at awards.cari-con.org. Which one are you adding to your reading list? Let us know below! 👇

#CARICON #CARICONPrize2026 #ChildrensLiterature #CaribbeanAuthors #CaribbeanStories #BookLovers by @cariconla

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"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." ✨

We are still moved by the incredible words of our 2026 Lifetime Achievement Laureate, the legendary Julia Alvarez. While she could not join us in Los Angeles for the CARICON Prize Awards, she sent this deeply beautiful acceptance video that captures the very heart of the Caribbean diaspora.

Watch the legendary Julia Alvarez accept the 2026 CARICON Lifetime Achievement Award! Though she could not be in Los Angeles with us, her beautiful video message captures the true spirit, resilience, and magic of the Caribbean diaspora.

Press play to hear the story of her journey, and drop a 🏆 in the comments to congratulate this literary icon!

#CARICON #JuliaAlvarez #CariconPrize #CaribbeanLiterature #LiteraryAwards #BookLovers #CaribbeanCulture by @cariconla

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Balancing life and an incredible literary career? That is exactly what our 2025 Fiction Winner, Diana McCaulay, is doing! 📚✨

While she couldn't join us in Los Angeles for the 2026 CARICON Prize Awards weekend, Diana sent us this heartfelt video as she received her well-deserved award. We are so incredibly proud of her journey, her dedication to literature, and the brilliant stories she continues to share with the world.

Watch her inspiring message below, and please join us in the comments to send a massive congratulations to Diana! 🏆🌴

🎬 Video Production by: @xgzabeher @brittonwritespoetry

#CARICON #DianaMcCaulay #FictionWinner #CariconPrize #CaribbeanLiterature #CaribbeanAuthors #BookLovers #CaribbeanCulture #YoungWriters by @cariconla

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The Caribbean has always told the greatest stories—and this is how we celebrate them. 🎬🌟

Take a look at the official opening video from the 2026 CARICON Prize Awards Ceremony, masterfully created by our brilliant 2025 Poetry Slam Winner, @brittonwritespoetry
Video editing and footage @xgzabeher

From the first frame, the energy in Downtown LA was absolutely electric, and Britton captured that essence perfectly. We are so proud to elevate Caribbean artistry in all its forms and give it its rightful place on the world stage.

If you were in the room with us, drop a 🥂 in the comments! If you missed it, press play and experience the kickoff to an incredible night.

Floral Designs by @stemsbymg
Catering by @tasteofthecaribbeanla
MC @iamangelharper
Musical Performances @zanibwaves @themafeensemble
Creative and Partnership Support @harmonyykk

#CARICON #CaribbeanStories #CariconPrize #BrittonWright #PoetrySlam #CaribbeanAuthors #CaribbeanArt #Literature #LosAngelesEvents by @cariconla

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This was Caricon’s Awards Ceremony and Dinner celebrating literary brilliance with a delicious dining experience by @tasteofthecaribbeanla —

Visit Caricon’s site for more on the authors and their brilliant work…

Planning and Production @cariconla @harmonyykk
Venue — @thekultla
Florist — @stemsbymg

#losangelesflorist #blackownedbusiness #weddingflorist #eventflorist #awardsceremony taken in The Kult:LA by @cariconla

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We came. We celebrated. We made history. ✨

That is an official wrap on the 2026 CARICON Prize Awards Gala Weekend! From the golden hour Welcome Cocktail to the immersive Brunch Oasis, and finally, the crowning of our brilliant laureates at The Kult LA—this weekend was a triumph of Caribbean excellence.

To our incredible host Angel Harper, our phenomenal chefs, our mesmerizing performers, and every single guest who flew in, dressed up, and showed out: thank you. You brought the heartbeat of the islands to the streets of Los Angeles.

A final, resounding congratulations to the voices who are shaping our legacy:
🏆 Julia Alvarez (Lifetime Achievement)
🏆Dr. Earl Lovelace (Lifetime Achievement 2025)
🏆 Diana McCaulay (Fiction)
🏆 Amy M. Alvarez (Poetry)
🏆 Angie Cruz (Children’s Literature)
🏆 Desmond Hall (Young Adult)

The stories of the Caribbean are infinite, and this weekend proved that our voices have never been stronger.

Floral Designs by @stemsbymg
Catering by @tasteofthecaribbeanla
MC @iamangelharper
Musical Performances @zanibwaves @themafeensemble
Creative and Partnership Support @harmonyykk

Drop your favorite memory from the weekend in the comments below! 👇 Until 2027... keep telling your stories. 🥂📖

#CARICON2026 #CariconPrize #CaribbeanLiterature #CaribbeanCulture #LosAngelesEvents #CaribbeanAuthors #Diaspora #LiteraryAwards #JuliaAlvarez #DTLA by @cariconla

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CARICON Part IV: CARICON Awards Gala Cocktail Hour #Taste of the Caribbean #chefbernardjames taken in Downtown Los Angeles by @cariconla

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Caricon Prize Awards Literature,Art night was so much fun, it was such an honor to be around my wonderful Caribbean people doing great things. That energy felt amazing to be around. Thank you again so much for having me. The film and visual , literature, poetry and comedy was amazing. I’m so grateful and appreciative. All praises to the Most High.

Thank you everyone who came out and supported this wonderful event. And congratulations to all the Award winners 🏆 👏🏽

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#bobjeanartwork #Godblessthemifits #Cariconla by @cariconla

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CARICON Part III: Brunch with the CARICON Laureates. A gathering to celebrate the enduring power of Caribbean literature to heal, inspire, and expand our voices. by @cariconla

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CARICON: Part II Media Arts Night by @cariconla

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