Celebrating Trinidad and Tobago Culture
Discover the voices, stories, and perspectives of authors who share Trinidad and Tobago heritage. This page celebrates their achievements and introduces their books to the community of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa.
From fiction and poetry to memoirs, history, and children’s literature, these authors reflect the rich culture, creativity, and experiences of Trinidad and Tobago. Explore their work, support their literary journeys, and discover books that connect us to our roots while inspiring readers everywhere.
AUTHOR | SOME BOOKS TO LOOK FOR | WHERE TO BY |
Earl Lovelace
| The Dragon Can't Dance, Salt, While Gods Are Falling | |
Kevin Jared Hosein | Hungry Ghosts, The Repenters, The Beast of Kukuyo | |
Lawrence Scott | Witchbroom, Aelred's Sin, Light Falling on Bamboo | |
Shani Mootoo | Cereus Blooms at Night, Polar Vortex, He Drown She in the Sea | |
Michael Anthony | Green Days by the River, The Year in San Fernando, High Tide of the River | |
Robert Antoni | As Flies to Whatless Boys, Divina Trace, Carnival | |
Samuel Selvon | The Lonely Londoners, A Brighter Sun, Moses Ascending | |
Harold Sonny Ladoo | No Pain Like This Body, The Dragon Can't Dance | |
Jennifer Rahim | A House in the Village, Ground Level, Approaching Sabbaths | |
Elizabeth Nunez | Prospero's Daughter, Anna In-Between, Beyond the Limbo Silence | |
Ayanna Lloyd Banwo | When we were Birds |