MARIGOT/GREAT BAY:— The 21st annual St. Martin Book Fair has been postponed for reasons related to the health of the lit fest coordinator Shujah Reiph, said the Book Fair Committee (BFC) on Monday.
The Conscious Lyrics Foundation (CLF) also issued a statement over the weekend. “The new date to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the festival in 2023 will be announced soon,” said CLF, the lead organization of the island-wide literary festival.
“In supporting Shujah’s recovery process we are working with our community partners to continue to plan for the best book fair yet,” said CLF.
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