Eintou Pearl Springer

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Eintou Pearl Springer


Born
in Cantaro village, Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago
November 24, 1944


Eintou Pearl Springer (formerly Pearl Eintou Springer) (b. Cantaro village, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, 24 November 1944) is a poet, playwright, librarian and cultural activist from Trinidad and Tobago. In May 2002, she was named Poet Laureate of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Her work frequently deals with social issues as well as pride in her African heritage. She recently retired as Director of the National Heritage Library of Trinidad and Tobago, having occupied the post since October 1993. She has served as a founding member of various cultural organizations, including the Writers Union of Trinidad and Tobago, National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean Theatre Guild. In 2011, her play How Anansi Brings the Drum
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Out of the Shadows

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Moving into Light

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Loving the Skin I'm In

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Godchild: Stories and Poems...

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The Caribbean: The Lands an...

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Anansi, Nancy, Anansi: A Play

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