Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

Ayanna Lloyd Banwo is a Trinidadian author celebrated for her poignant exploration of Caribbean culture and identity through storytelling. She garnered acclaim with her debut novel, "When We Were Birds," which artfully weaves themes of love, loss, and spiritual connection set against the rich tapestry of Trinidad's landscapes. A graduate of the University of East Anglia, where she completed her MA in Creative Writing, Banwo's talent has been recognized with several literary awards and nominations. Her work often reflects her deep roots in Caribbean traditions, blending magical realism with contemporary issues, making her a distinctive voice in modern literature.