Big Ideas

A showcase of debut books by first-time and self-published authors.

A hard-hitting debate on issues of gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, and human rights.

We claim calypso and steelpan as T&T’s “national” musical forms, but what about other genres in which we excel? A discussion on the significance of and prospects for genres like... Read More

The British writer and UK Guardian editor-at-large talks to Kevin Adonis Browne about how race continues to shape politics in Britain and the United States.

Three quarters of a century ago, Eric Williams’s groundbreaking historical and economic study changed the way we understand colonialism, the British Empire, the institution of slavery, and the rationale for... Read More

Writers reflect on a world where political anxieties restrict freedom of movement for all. With Diana Evans, Yuri Herrera, and Nick Makoha; chaired by Jane Bryce. In partnership with the... Read More

The new book of essays Seepersad and Sons launches with a debate about the legacies of the Naipaul literary dynasty for contemporary Caribbean writers. Featuring editor Vijay Maharaj, scholar Kenneth... Read More

A panel discussion on the art and science of Carnival photography, with Maria Nunes (A World of Their Own), Kevin Browne (High Mas), and Christine Norton (Minshall by Norton), chaired... Read More

Has the decades-long project of Caribbean regionalism gone stale? A debate on the future of Caribbean unity, featuring June Soomer, secretary-general of the ACS; Adrian Saunders, president of the CCJ;... Read More

Part two of this groundbreaking series, in which writers of today are commissioned to explore the Caribbean’s literary archives and write new creative works. Featuring Kendel Hippolyte, Celeste Mohammed, and... Read More

The pioneering UK director talks to Lucy Hannah about the celebrated Arena documentary series and his life in film. In partnership with the British Council

The authors of new biographical works discuss how and why we should remember those figures from the past who have shaped us, for better and worse. With Selwyn Cudjoe, author... Read More

Launched in 1979, Granta has become one of the world’s most celebrated literary magazines, and a recognised champion of new authors. As the magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary, online editor... Read More

Eminent author and critic Marina Warner gives a thrilling and insightful talk on the origins of the folk stories we call fairy tales, and why they remain vital today. Followed... Read More

Politicians draw borders, and artists transcend them. Writers Barbara Lalla, Shivanee Ramlochan, and Arielle John share newly commissioned pieces reflecting on how their work has been shaped and inspired by... Read More