Author of FRYING PLANTAIN, RIVER MUMMA
Joined October 2011
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
May 16
I also had the chance to meet Zalika Reid-Benta, whose work I engage with in my thesis, which made the evening even more special. Leaving with new ideas, new books, and renewed excitement for my research #CanLit📚
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
4 Feb 2025
Join us on Feb 27 at 6 pm for an evening with author and @UofT alumna Zalika Reid-Benta (@Literati167) as she discusses her debut novel, River Mumma, and award-winning story collection, Frying Plantain, followed by a moderated conversation.
RSVP today: uoft.me/nc-zalikareidbenta-e…
ALT Graphic for 'An Evening With Author Zalika Reid-Benta' on February 27, 2025, featuring book covers for 'River Mumma' and 'Frying Plantain' and Zalika Reid-Benta smiling at the camera in a colourful outfit. Event scheduled at William Doo Auditorium, New College at 6 - 8 PM.
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
The Harder They Come screens next Monday, February 3 at 7pm in @innistownhall.
Presented by alum and author, @Literati167 in conversation with Prof. Kass Banning.
Free tickets at eventbrite.ca/e/the-harder-t…
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20 Dec 2024
This is so cool 😍
19 Dec 2024
My narrative final: 4 acrylic paintings telling the story of Pigs Head by Zalika Reid-Benta
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
1 Oct 2024
can't help but feel this is a conspiracy to destroy Little Jamaica.
It's been a long eviction process that uses delays and dysfunction to drive current residential and commercial tenants out of the neighbourhood so that larger Real Estate developers can take the land
Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT will not open in 2024
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24 Jun 2024
Aww, thank you! A movie would be WILD.
24 Jun 2024
River Mumma was sooo good. We need the movie! @Literati167 🧜🏾♀️🌊 🇯🇲
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5 Jun 2024
"Her deft character development and thoughtful threading of Jamaican history into the plot make for a novel that resonates on many levels and should certainly succeed with readers." Thank you so much for such a wonderful review!!!!
5 Jun 2024
Colleen Mondor Reviews River Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta locusmag.com/2024/06/colleen…
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
7 May 2024
#oncreates is proud to present the finalists for the 2024 #TrilliumBookAwards, the province’s most prestigious literary prizes for English and French-language Ontario authors.
Read the full news release here: ontariocreates.ca/news-relea…
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
27 Apr 2024
What are the fundamentals of good short fiction, and what lessons do shorter forms teach a writer about moving on to the novel? #bocas2024 workshop: Start Short, with Zalika Reid-Benta
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
16 Apr 2024
What are the fundamentals of good short fiction and what lessons do shorter forms teach a writer about moving on to the novel? Sign up for Start Short, with Zalika Reid-Benta bocaslitfest.com/start-short
#bocas2024 @literati167 #writingworkshop #shortstoryworkshop #shortstorytonovel
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14 Apr 2024
Can’t wait!!
13 Apr 2024
#SpeculativeFiction writers @RSAGarcia (The Nightward) and Zalika Reid-Benta @Literati167 (River Mumma) explore reinventing traditional #CaribbeanFolklore for a new generation of fantasy readers, in conversation with @BreeMcIvor. #bocas2024 @NGCGascoNewsTT
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13 Apr 2024
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How I wish River Mumma was on the short list for the #novel @ShieldsPrize! It's original, beguiling, enchanting: Jamaican folklore brought to Toronto as “the vision within her vision: the rivers…that once belonged to River Mumma had dried up” @Literati167
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3 Apr 2024
🙏🏾🙏🏾
3 Apr 2024
"In the beginning there was a river. The river became a road and the road branched out to the whole world."
Ok.
But also, in the beginning there was a rain. That rain became a river and so on and so on.
Here is when the rain became a river. Thank you @Literati167
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
2 Apr 2024
We’re deeply saddened to hear that Maryse Conde has died. The Grande Dame of Caribbean literature, she was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize twice, in 2015 and 2023, and leaves behind an extraordinary body of work. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family.
ALT Maryse Conde photographed looking towards the camera and smiling.
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
2 Apr 2024
Tonight! 7pm EST! We're thrilled to bring you a conversation between @Literati167 & @victorlavalle about her debut novel, RIVER MUMMA, hosted by our friends @RoomofOnesOwn!
Sign up at the link below & don't forget to buy your copy!! See you then! 🌊
crowdcast.io/c/river-mumma-c…
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
28 Mar 2024
✨ On Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at 6 pm PT, we're hosting a virtual event with ZALIKA REID-BENTA (@literati167) - in convo w/ @mauricebroaddus to discuss RIVER MUMMA!
Signed bookplates available! @erewhonbooks
For more information & to register -> buff.ly/4anpOgW
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Zalika Reid-Benta retweeted
28 Mar 2024
We’ve an event you’re NOT gonna want to miss. @Literati167 will be in virtual conversation with the one & only @victorlavalle on 4/2 at 6pm CT to celebrate the release of her incredible novel, RIVER MUMMA! Hosted by our pals, @RoomofOnesOwn. See you then!
crowdcast.io/c/river-mumma-c…
ALT Zalika Reid-Benta and Victor LaValle at A Room of One’s Own Virtual event on 4/2
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