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Jeffrey Izzaak
Jeffrey Izzaak started writing poems in primary school in his native Carriacou. Aged 12, his first published poem appeared in a school magazine. After finishing A-level college, he...view moreJeffrey Izzaak started writing poems in primary school in his native Carriacou. Aged 12, his first published poem appeared in a school magazine. After finishing A-level college, he became a member of a theatre collective in Grenada, completing a 7 year apprenticeship, studying poetry, drama and theatre arts, as a protege of Grenadian poet and playwright, Michael DeGale, who was a graduate of the Edna Manley School of Drama, Jamaica. He was an editor and columnist for the Karriacou Maroon monthly newsletter and has written one full-length radio drama and self-published four collections of poetry. In 2018, he began collaborating with UK-based artist Olga Miksche, creating artwork for his collections. In the same year, he also spearheaded the launch of the annual Karriacou Indigenous Arts (KIA) In D Bagadere exhibition, to highlight & promote the islands’ art, including literature.view less