Joy A. I. Mahabir is a Trinidadian writer currently teaching Caribbean and Pan-African literature in the Department of Africana Studies at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where she received her Ph.D. in Caribbean literature from the English Department.
Joy A. I. Mahabir is a Trinidadian writer currently teaching Caribbean and Pan-African literature in the Department of Africana Studies at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where she received her Ph.D. in Caribbean literature from the English Department.
We’re pleased to share the final instalment in our shortlisted author Q&A series: a conversation with Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind the novel and reflecting o
VideoMay 12 2026
Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey
VideoMay 8 2026
Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A
Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.
