Our Programs

2011 Summer Reading Program: Read, Write, Think!

The Summer Reading Program is an annual event sponsored by FOAPL-NY and the Antigua Public Library. Each summer, we prepare a themed, educational program geared towards the children of Antigua and Barbuda. To review past programs, click on program years. To support the Summer Reading Program, please make your contribution to:

FOAPL-NY, INC., 89-31 161 Street, Suite 307, Jamaica, NY 11432. Please indicate "Summer Reading Program" in the memo portion of your check. Thank you!

2009 - What's Buzzin' At Your Library?

2009's program focuses on conservation awareness.

2008 - Preserving Our History

Participants participated in activities that brought Antigua & Barbuda’s proud history alive.

2007 - My Island & Me

View the Artwork prepared by the participating students. Also view the Poetry & Prose.

Past Summer Reading Programs 2010 Short Story & Visual Arts Competition

At the annual Antigua & Barbuda International Literary Festival, winners of the FOAPL/Antigua Public Library Short Story & Visual Arts Competition are announced. Last year's winners were announced on December 31, 2009 on ABS TV's Good Morning Antigua. The theme was "Stories Handed Down." Students were asked to interview elders and submit a story.

The winners were:

Stories:

1st Place - "The Hurricane" by Cheni Jona Greene Princess Margaret School

2nd Place - "The Good Ole Days" by Tequilla Isaac Seaview Academic Foundation

3rd Place - "Back In The Day When I Was A Boy" by Annay-Key Trowers Princess Margaret School

Art:

1st Place - "How Aunt Em Got Her Scar" by Michaela Greer, Christ The King School

2nd Place - "Granny Pansey" by Octavia Bostwick, Christ The King School

3rd Place - "Old Time Fishing" by Ardis Laville, Christ The King School

2009 Short Story & Visual Arts Competition

In 2010, Terrikia Benjamin of the Antigua Girls High School won both the Short Story and Visual Arts Competition. In keeping with last year's theme of "Stories Handed Down," Terrikia's story, Darla & The Jack-O-Lantern focused on Antigua and Barbuda's long history of folklore and tales. In addition to her incredible tale, was her submission of a drawing to illustrate the essence of her story. Congratulations Terrikia, and keep writing!

To read Terrikia's story, visit our story blog at www.antiguastories.wordpress.com