Vincentian author Samantha V. Williams and her daughter, Kayla Williams will share the virtual platform as panellists at the Caribbean Literary Conference (CARICON).
CARICON will be held from June 4 to 6 and will feature music and cultural programming from across the Caribbean region and the diaspora.
CARICON will bring together the most successful elements of Caribbean literature and cultural heritage in an event that sets the stage for the start of Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrations in Southern California.
This is not the first time Samantha is representing the country as she was the first and only Vincentian author to participate in the first virtual edition of the Caribbean Literary Festival in 2020.
This month, Samantha will have another historical achievement this time alongside her daughter Kayla, being the first Vincentian authors, together as mother and daughter to represent St. Vincent and the Grenadines at this event.
Kayla is the youngest participating author and panellist at this year’s event. Readings of Samantha’s latest children’s book “Nah Me” and Kayla’s book of poetry “The Lost Files: 17 @ 17” will both be featured.
Within the last year and a half Samantha has written and self published six successful titles: “Women! We All Can Rise: We All Can Shine”; “I Am Me; I Am Me, Too!”; “A to Z Positive Affirmations for Boys and Girls”; “You Can If You Try!” and the most recent, “Nah Me”.
Samantha’s goal to empower and inspire others through her writing is being realised. These titles are well received locally, regionally and internationally and have all received 5 star reviews on Amazon where they are available. Copies of some of these books can also be purchased locally through the author, at the SVGTCCU, Coreas City Store, Jujube Book Store and Laynes Department Store.
As an author, publisher, entrepreneur, mentor and the co-founder and director of two local charity organizations one could deduce that Samantha is very accomplished.
However, it is her welcoming smile and her thoughtful, considerate assistance that most marks interaction with her. She is an aspiring life coach who lives by the words of Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
This is life philosophy has taken root in both of her children who are also credited as contributing authors on two of her publications.
Kayla, a final year student at the SVG Community College is an independent, kind and determined youth who is looking forward to embarking on the journey to higher education at the University of the West Indies, where she will read for a bachelor’s degree in biology with specialisations in marine biology.
Both Samantha and Kayla are looking forward to participating at CARICON and representing SVG to the best of their ability.
Congratulations Sam…do it in honor of Mom Lorna.
Congratulations Samatha and your daughter. You are a true definition of hard work bring success. Such a proud moment for you both.
Congrats to you both…You have proven that success is accomplished with hard work and dedication…..Another proud moment, to see your daughter embracing your work and achieving her own platform. Great job on your books.