The Caribbean Writer

The Caribbean Writer (TCW)-–Where the Caribbean Imagination Embraces the World-–is an international, refereed, literary journal with a Caribbean focus, founded in 1986 and published annually by the University of the Virgin Islands. Our mission is to publish quality writing by established writers that reflects the culture of the Caribbean; promotes and foster a strong literary tradition; and serves as an institute for the development of emerging writers. TCW features new and exciting voices from the region, and beyond, that explores the diverse and multi-ethnic culture in poetry, short fiction, personal essays, creative non-fiction, and short plays. Social, cultural, economic and sometimes controversial issues are also explored, employing a wide array of literary devices.TCW also publishes translations, book reviews, interviews, and special sections offering insight into the dynamics of Caribbean society TCW also showcases visual art, by leading and emerging artists of the region.