Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2017 | Page 18
The Anguilla
LIT Festival
A Literary Jollification
A Celebration of Books and Beaches
May 18 – 21, 2017
by Sherille Hughes
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oin readers, writers and thinkers for three
exciting days of stimulating panels, inspiring
presentations and informative workshops,
against the stunning backdrop of Anguilla’s
unparalleled azure blue waters, and powder-soft
white sands; as they commemorate 50 years since
the Anguilla Revolution, transforming, empowering
and building their nation through the promotion
and celebration of the Literary Arts.
Featuring award-winning authors, celebrity writers
and note-worthy publishers from across the USA,
Canada and the Caribbean, as well as host country,
Anguilla, this unique literary celebration takes
place on the lush, tropical grounds of the beautiful
Paradise Cove Resort.
The annual event, now in it’s 6th year, is
organized by the Anguilla Literary Foundation
and is sponsored in true jollification style, by the
Government of Anguilla, the Anguilla Tourist
Board and the Business Community of Anguilla.
It is presented this year as a part of the official
celebrations of the 50th Anniversary since the
Anguilla Revolution.
For further information on this year’s event, to
enjoy a peek at memories of Lit Fests past, or to
access special packages for your accommodation
needs, visit:
www.anguillalitfest.com
or Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/groups/anguillalitfest.