MIRAMAR – Award-winning Jamaican creator, Colleen Wint Bond, will be part of 23 different distinctive writers and filmmakers on the Jamaica Brew Competition, set to happen on January 18 on the Miramar Cultural Center.
This necessary occasion, organized by the Jamaican Consulate in Miami, is a vigorous platform. It showcases the skills of Jamaican artists from the island and all over the world.
Wint-Bond will current Arthur Loves To Run, the primary guide in her “Arthur” sequence on the competition. She will even introduce Arthur Likes to Fly, the thrilling sequel to Arthur Likes to Run.
Award-winning Jamaican creator, Colleen Wint Bond
“I’m humbled to be amongst such distinguished writers and filmmakers,” she remarked. “It is a great alternative to share my work, rejoice Jamaican storytelling and naturally, honour the wealthy legacy of Arthur Wint.”
“Arthur Sequence”: Arthur Likes to Run
Arthur Likes to Run, for kids aged 4 and up, explores the early lifetime of Arthur Wint as a younger Jamaican boy who loves operating. The story follows his journey from playful races with mates to representing his colleges and in the end Jamaica on the Olympics, the place he wins the nation’s first gold medal within the 400-meter race. Illustrated by Patrick Meikle, Arthur Likes to Run captures the enjoyable of childhood and imparts worthwhile classes about perseverance and sportsmanship.
“Arthur Sequence”: Arthur Likes to Fly
Arthur Likes to Fly is an interesting story that introduces Arthur, as a younger boy who goals of flying. The guide highlights Arthur’s profession as a World Warfare 2 pilot. It consists of geographical themes as he and his mates “fly” all over the world. The story relies on true experiences. Arthur confirmed excellence and resilience when going through sudden challenges.
“Each books spark creativeness and convey pleasure to younger readers,” stated Wint-Bond, who can also be the daughter of Arthur Wint.
Wint Bond can also be celebrated for her earlier works, together with her debut guide Celebrating Me (2014). This humorous and tender story about 4 younger ladies navigating puberty combines a compelling narrative with important data for younger readers. Illustrated by Jamaican artist Rachel Moss, Celebrating Me is aimed toward kids aged 8-13 with a Grade 5 studying degree.
In 2020, she adopted up with Summer time, Celebrations & Secrets and techniques (2020), a fascinating story for older kids and younger teenagers that brings worthwhile classes about belief, honesty and respect with the unique characters assembly some indigenous boys. The story brushes on points of kid labour and trafficking however culminates with the significance of household and the cultural worth of neighborhood.
Jamaica Brew Competition Storytellers
Wint Bond might be on the Jamaica Brew Competition. She might be joined by many notable figures. These embrace Dr. Julius Garvey, Michael Brown, and Judith Fallon Reid. Kei Miller, Kwame McPherson, and Susan Lycett Davis will even attend. Malachi Smith, Dr. Aza Weir-Soley, and Geoffrey Philp are on the listing too. Many extra will be part of them on the competition.
The competition guarantees an eclectic mixture of readings, displays, and discussions celebrating the richness of Jamaican tradition and creativity.
The Jamaica Brew Competition underscores the significance of storytelling as a cultural bridge, uniting Jamaicans throughout generations and geographies. It highlights the enduring legacy of the island’s inventive and literary traditions whereas fostering connections throughout the international Jamaican neighborhood.
