Good bye Russell BANKS and Again Thank you!
American writer Russell BANKS who had visited us in Guadeloupe in 2013 passed away on saturday 7 january 2023 at the age of 82.
At the International Symposium of the Writers in of the Caribbean which took place in Guadeloupe and was presided over by our prominent Professor Roger TOUMSON, Russell BANKS was the guest of honor.
From the conference proceedings you can read and learn more about what Russell Banks had to share with us.
Our Interview with Russel BANKS in 2013 Russell Banks, qu'avons nous appris de lui?
OTHER READING CLUBS to follow
Black Livres Matter Livres coup de coeur
wEDNESDAY fEBRUARY 6TH , 2019 SWING TIME presented by Lydie PHILBERT
Wednesday April 10th 2019 A BEND IN THE RIVER presented by Elizabeth BUTCHER
A BEND in THE RIVER by VS. NAIPAUL, the story of the intricate experiences of
Indian Africans, Europeans , native Africans in a state of
postcolonial Africa...
Americanah presented by Karine ANDY June 12th, 2019
lacs amers : rOGER tOUMSONDecember 28th At MACTe At 6:30 Pm A Presentation Of LACS AMERS
In The Presence Of The Author ROGER TOUMSONHe Enthralled Us With His Contributions At APAG's Talks. He Has Allowed Us To Discover And Meet Powerful Writers Such As Russell Banks Or Dr Afua Cooper, Now We Are Going To See What He Himself Tells Us In A Novel
In The Presence Of The Author ROGER TOUMSON
Our Reading Club June 15 Th, 2018 A Presentation By Marie Claude Laulau
PARCHED EARTH Or TERRES ARIDES
Marie-Claude LAULAU And Fernand FORTUNÉ Enthralled The Audience With Their Duet's Presentation Of This Love Story By Tanzanian Author Elieshi LEMA.
Marie Claude Shared Her In Depth Reading Generously And Fernand Fortuné The Author Of A French Version Of The Book Was Glad To Opine On Different Aspects And Share His Experience As A Writer And Translator.
A Written Version Of Marie Claude's Presentation Of Parched Earth
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MARCH 7th, 2018
.Elizabeth BUTCHER has liked this book written by young Jamaican writer (39 years old) and she has agreed to share her reading with us.
On Wednesday March 7th, 2018 at La Mediathèque du Gosier Elizabeth 's presentation prompted discussions on FREEDOM achieved , Freedom denied, conflict with the establishment, the seemingly intractable issue of Identity Conflicts. By cutting off the dreadlocks of the young Rasta the teacher representing the establishment ignored the sacredness of this element in this communuty's iidentity, creating an autoclaps, a trouble harbinger to more trouble to come . As one of human fundamental needs can identity be denied or threatened with impunity ?
Elizabeth wanted it to be interactive and lively and it was indeed!
"The poet’s new novel dramatises the country’s history in a book with the feel of a ticking bomb." The Guardian commented
Indeed the story of Bedward,
one of the most successful preachers of Jamaican Revivalism.
is at the centre of Augustown, a partially fictionalised version of August Town, the same August Town making headline news these days in 2018 of the Jamaican Observer and the Gleaner.
To order go to: ---
https://www.abebooks.fr or
https://www.guardianbookshop.com/ or call 0330 333 6846. or
http://www.worldcat.org/ or
https://www.amazon.com/books
The Wine Of Astonishment
Wednesday january 17th, 2018, 6:30 pm at la Médiathèque du Gosier, the presentation of Earl Lovelace's The Wine of Astonishment by Sonia Catalan triggered a lively debate on religions in the communities of African descent in the Caribbean , in the USA , in Guadeloupe and elsewhere , a debate reminiscent of Tony Toumson's talk, two years ago, on Religion Faith and Spirituality, in the african- american community: The Case of Martin Luther King jr.
But there is still a lot to say on the "Africanisation of christianity" or "R-eAfricanisation of Chistianity"
A great moment for those who didn't miss the event!
Sweetheart Alecia Mc Kenzie
a lITERARY dINNER WITH aLECIA mC kENZIEA most rewarding moment with Alecia McKenzie at Lewoz Café Saturday April 29th , 2017
We exchanged on the characters in Sweetheart, the inspirations of the author, her country, JAMAICA, its similarities and differences with our country Guadeloupe, the similarities of the themes our wrtiters tackle.
..read more
We exchanged on the characters in Sweetheart, the inspirations of the author, her country, JAMAICA, its similarities and differences with our country Guadeloupe, the similarities of the themes our wrtiters tackle.
..read more
GOD HELP THE CHILD
Because they loved the book Chantale MATHIEU and Karine SALCÈDE treated us to a lovely presentation. They managed to say enough to discuss with those who had read the book, enough to please those who had no time to read, enough to tease those who had not finished yet.
Thank you ladies.
We are looking forward to your next presentation.
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A Lesson Before Dying
Ernest J. GAINES Presented By Max REINETTE
Dr AFUA COOPER
Lecture At Mémorial ACTe
Slavery In Canada: Women's Experience
Acknowledgements
Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends
On Behalf O FAPAG Thank You For Making Wednesday Evening At The Mémorial Acte A Real Success!
It Was Our Pleasure To Have Dr Afua Cooper 'S Performances In Art And History And It Was Her Pleasure To Have Us As An Audience.
We Thanked Her On Your Behalf And Again We Congratulate You And Thank You For This Fabulous Attendance!
Bye Until We Meet Again For An Amazing Moment Together
Talk: January 14th,2016 with Tony TOUMSONReligion, Faith ,Spirituality In The African- American Community: The Case Of Martin Luther King Jr.
Read the reports on this first most powerful event of the year as the Martin Luther King's Day was observed for the 30th time. ( A special Day voted in 1983 to be first observed in 1986)
Jazz session with GUY LUBETH
oH gad
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The Meaning of Freedom and other dialogues by Angela Davis and presented by Suzy ROCHEMay 15th, 2015
"The Meaning of Freedom and other dialogues" by Angela DAVIS was our presentation with Suzy ROCHE after "Oh Gad" with Karine SALCEDE on Friday February 20th 2015
Oh Gad article
This new bilingual talk was held on May 15th, as usual at la Mediathèque du Gosier and once again the participants were happy they attended...
Read the notes for the presentation
The Meaning of Freedom, a book to prompt and nourish our reflections and discussions on the interconnected issues of power, race, gender, class, incarceration, conservatism... freedom!
Read the notes of the presentation
In kindest partnership with ASCODELA
CONGRÉS DES ÉCRIVAINS DE LA CARAIBE 10 au 13 Avril 2013
INVITÉ D'HONNEUR :
RUSSELL BANKS
Le VENDREDI 13 AVRIL 2013
A Langley Resort Fort Royal à Deshaies: Grand entretien de Russell Banks avec les membres de l'Association des professeurs d'anglais:
Suzy Roche, Antoine Toumson, Bernard Phipps, Guy Lubeth
Programme du CONGRESSAINT MARTIN TALK
Robert ROMNEY invites you to delve into the souls of the St Martin folk and discover what Creole English is all about.
ASCODELA reading Club
The Ancestral Blessings of Toni Morrison and Paule Marshall.
OUR AUNTIE ROSA
Club de lecture APAG- ASCODELA
Don't miss...
DETROIT released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit's 1967 12th Street Riot. The film was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boa
LOVING
The story of Richard and Mildred Loving who managed to invalidate state laws prohibiting interracial marriages...
Club de lecture
Quand le club de lecture de l'APAG se met en vacances il est bon de de garder le rythme en suivant avec des clubs amis comme celui de l'ASCODELA.
ASCODELA
Hommage à Russell BANKS
L'extrait des actes du IIe Congrès international de l 'Association des écrivains de la Caraïbe en Guadeloupe Russell BANKS : Interviews: Click here