Fellow readers and book lovers,

I wanted to share a moment of gratitude as "I AM CUBA" makes its way into the world.
Writing this book was made possible by an incredible street team of fellow Jamaican authors and creatives who became my literary family: George Graham, Andre Simpson, Sardia Robinson, Natalie Corthésy, Fabian Lyon, Robert Younis, Charles and Judith Hyatt, Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter, Karline O. Samuels, Andrene Bonner, Anne Thornly-Brown, Danae Grandison, Gordon James, Judith Falloon-Reid, Dale Mahfood, Debra Ehrhardt, and my childhood friend Anabella Seaga-Mian.

They all seemed to possess an uncanny ability to know exactly when I needed an encouraging word or a motivating text during the writing process.

To my fellow authors reading this: never underestimate the power of community in the creative process. We truly do rise by lifting others.

If you're interested in Caribbean literature or stories that explore identity and belonging, I hope you'll consider adding "I AM CUBA" to your reading list.

With immense gratitude,
Lynda