Author Archives: nicknames
Grenada Homecoming
For 2 years now the Grenada diaspora across the world have been coming together to plan a big homecoming. This took place in Grenada, in August 2012 – competing with the London Olympics. In the end I was pleased to be able to do a bit of both. Some of my best photo moments below. As … Continue reading
Grenada Heritage Day – pics
Grenada Heritage Day 2012 was a fun but muddy affair. It was great to have most of the Olympic team in attendance, with all the excitement of a potential medal in the games. VC Johnson Beharry also made an appearance and many people braved the wet weather for a fun day.
Come and experience the culture of Grenada with music, food, performances, books and more! Make new friends and rekindle old friendships. Meet the olympic team too! Come and say hi
Grenada at Chelsea 2012 – gold medal
Black Book Swap – poetic encouragement from Lemm Sissay
Black Book Swap – in the hot seat
Black Book Swap – ready and waiting
Local Author’s Day, Reading Central Library
I met many local authors on the day and was pleased to take part. I think many readers were doing their Christmas shopping elsewhere although quite a few made it later in the day. It was a Saturday after all:) Remember you can always email me shirley@theycallme.org to order your books.
Library Talk with drinks and Q&A
Here I am sharing the stories within and behind the creation of They Call Me… at Reading Central Library on 21st Oct. 2011. I was pleased to have lovely guests who were already interested in the topic. Everyone participated and some entertaining stories were shared. I could not have asked for a better evening. Its … Continue reading
