''Readings of Poetry – One Women’s View'' by US based, Trinidadian born author and poet, Linda Edwards took place on 29th April, 2010 in the AV Room, National Library. 

ABOUT THE POET

Linda Edward writes frequently on issues pertinent to Trinidad and Tobago, and has published work in all three major newspapers. She is a graduate of the University of The West Indies, St. Augustine, class of 1967, and earned a masters degree from the University of Delaware.

Mrs. Edwards as two published novels - ''Coin of Gold'' (2001) and ''The Sun, The Snow,The Sea'' (2005). The second was launched at the National Library in 2005.

This would be the first offering of her poetry in Trinidad and Tobago. She has read her works at the Arts Festival of The Fulbright Association in Houston, TX, and at The Women's Collective Works - Houston.
She has been an educator, a company manager, a training consultant and is active in promoting intercultural awareness in Houston.  As a member of the board of the Fulbright Association, Houston, Mrs. Edwards has travelled extensively.

This poet and author is currently working on producing  a CD of her poetry.

For more information about this programme please contact Kamella Carmino at Port of Spain Adult Library, Ext 2218.