Meeting with writer Eddy André about the Haitian Book Day of New York

On July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, the "Haitian Book Day of New York" festival will take place at the premises of "Haitian American United for Progress" in New York. This annual activity, initiated by the "Haitian American Foundation for Educational and Cultural Exchange" (HAFECE), brings together a plethora of Haitian writers and poets living in the diaspora and in Haiti for a unique celebration of Haitian culture and literature. Le Nouvelliste interviewed writer Eddy André, a former collaborator and member of the organizing team for the event.

Le Nouvelliste
Par Le Nouvelliste
29 Jun 2023 | Lecture : 5 min.

LN: The city of New York will host the "Haitian Book Day of New York" on July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Can you tell us about this initiative, its background, and its objectives?

EA: We thank Le Nouvelliste for showing interest in the activities of the Haitian community in the diaspora. Your attention, as the dean of the national press, represents an invaluable asset for the cultural survival of a community that suffers greatly from the structural indifference of mass media of all kinds towards such activities. Yet, this support

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