An Evening with Jonathan Escoffery

Bestselling author Jonathan Escoffery starts the festival with a discussion of his acclaimed debut If I Survive You. This collection of eight interlinked short stories follows the struggles of a Jamaican family as they build a new life in Miami, Florida. Enjoy a captivating discussion with this talented, award-winning author. Get ready to dive into his world of storytelling and gain insights into his creative process.

Moderator

Calibe Thompson is the co-founder and board president of Caribbean arts nonprofit Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, as well as creative director at creative services agency Island Syndicate. She is a Jamaican-American entrepreneur, leading a nonprofit organization whose mission is to elevate the profile of Caribbean art, history and culture in every form throughout South Florida and the broader diaspora.Co-Founder and President Island SPACE Caribbean Museum

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