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Highlights from our workshop The Poetry Manuscript as A Mixtape’, held on the 19th of September. This workshop led by Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Professor Kwame Dawes and Co-facilitated by Jamaican Poet, Ann-Margaret Lim, brought together a select group of poets from previous iterations of the Poet Laureate Prizes for Poetry Competition for a day of learning, discussion, and artistic exchange on manuscript development. The workshop was aimed at helping the poets obtain guidance on transforming their unpublished manuscripts into cohesive, publication-ready collections targeting the mainstream publishing market. Participants engaged in insightful sessions focused on developing cohesive poetry collections, revision techniques, and navigating the publishing industry. The workshop combined discussion with practical exercises, challenging the poets to actively organize and assess their manuscripts using various principles and techniques. The poets were also provided with resource materials to support their ongoing efforts in developing and assembling their poetry manuscripts. A special highlight of the session was the introduction of the 100 Day Haiku Challenge, which encouraged the poets to cultivate consistency and creativity through daily writing practice. The National Library of Jamaica is proud to support initiatives that nurture the literary talent of our poets and strengthen their work within a supportive and creative environment. #NationalLibraryofJamaica #NLJ #PoetLaureateofJamaicaProgramme by @natlibja
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Hidden inside our vault is a piece of 19th-century history: MS 2166, a unique manuscript honouring Rev. George William Downer, rector of the Parish Church of Kingston. Featuring Victorian calligraphy, original signatures, and hand copied Masonic initiation rites that were never printed, this record offers a look into the hidden networks and practices of colonial Jamaica. #nlj #jamaicaarchives #caribbeanhistory #specialcollections by @natlibja
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A musical prelude composed by Seretse Small opens our third edition — poems by Louise Bennett Bass Guitarist: Lamoy Lyons Cellist: Emily Elliott Flautist/Keyboardist: Sheldon Bernard Percussionist: Richard Cunningham 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios Emily Elliott on cello, Lamoy Lyons on bass guitar and Richard Cunningham on percussion during the musical prelude composed by Seretse Small 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios Sheldon Bernard on flute and Emily Elliott on cello during the musical prelude composed by Seretse Small 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Voice of a Woman” composed by Seretse Small opens the second half of our third edition — poems by Louise Bennett Bass Guitarist: Lamoy Lyons Cellist: Emily Elliott Flautist/Keyboardist: Sheldon Bernard Percussionist: Richard Cunningham 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios taken in The Philip Sherlock Centre For The Creative Arts by @natlibja
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Our Creative Consultant & Dramaturge Nadejah Deacon leads “Dutty Tough” — Musical composition by Seretse Small Bass Guitarist: Lamoy Lyons Cellist: Emily Elliott Flautist/Keyboardist: Sheldon Bernard Percussionist: Richard Cunningham 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios taken in The Philip Sherlock Centre For The Creative Arts by @natlibja
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“Dutty Tough” read by our ensemble at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios taken in The Philip Sherlock Centre For The Creative Arts by @natlibja
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Desmond Dennis reads a biography of Louise Bennett at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios Desmond Dennis reads a biography of Louise Bennett at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios Desmond Dennis reads “Bans O’ Killing”, prelude to the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios Desmond Dennis reads “Coward Man” at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios Desmond Dennis reads “Coward Man” at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios Desmond Dennis introduces “Jamaica Jamaica” at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios taken in The Philip Sherlock Centre For The Creative Arts by @natlibja
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“Po Sammy” read by Joylene Alexander-Hall at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Po Sammy” read by Joylene Alexander-Hall at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Speechify” read by Joylene Alexander-Hall at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Pass Fi White” read by Joylene Alexander-Hall at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Jamaica Elevate” read by Joylene Alexander-Hall at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Jamaica Elevate” read by Joylene Alexander-Hall at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios by @natlibja
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“Roas Turkey” read by Alexandra Gregory at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Country Bwoy” read by Alexandra Gregory at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “No Lickle Twang” read by Alexandra Gregory at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Him Deh Yah” read by Alexandra Gregory at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Tan A Yuh Yard” read by Alexandra Gregory at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Tan A Yuh Yard” read by Alexandra Gregory at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios taken in The Philip Sherlock Centre For The Creative Arts by @natlibja
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“Me Bredda” read by Shawna-Kae Burns at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Rollin Calf” read by Shawna-Kae Burns at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Careless” read by Shawna-Kae Burns at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Careless” read by Shawna-Kae Burns at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Independance” read by Shawna-Kae Burns at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios “Independance” read by Shawna-Kae Burns at the third edition of Speaking Words: Voicing Jamaican Poetry — poems by Louise Bennett 📷 Photos by @jikreubenstudios taken in The Philip Sherlock Centre For The Creative Arts by @natlibja
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