3 & 4 June 2023
A Caribbean American Heritage Month Event
Attend workshops, keynote addresses and panel discussions with best selling authors and leading publishing experts.
CariCon Mission Statement
CARICON’s mission is to promote and expand Caribbean literature across the diaspora by elevating publishing opportunities for Caribbean authors and raising awareness of their contributions to the global literary landscape. Through cultural exchanges, events, and partnerships, we connect authors with readers, industry professionals, and retailers, fostering collaboration between writers, editors, agents, publishers, and producers. Our programs aim to encourage dialogue, showcase Caribbean stories, and support the growth of literary talent throughout the region and beyond.
Our Events
Featured Programs
CARICON Conference
CARICON Writers Retreat
CARICON Poetry Slam
Our Partners
Workshops and panel discussions, plus book signings, literary agents, and more
Authors and Publishers, plus poets, literary agents, government officials, and more
GET EXPERIENCE
At CariCon, authors are encouraged to network with publishing professionals and their peers in order to share knowledge, explore the newest trends, learn tactics to serve new audiences and generate potential business opportunities. Attendees can also attend workshops, keynote addresses and panel discussions with best selling authors and leading publishing experts.
Explore the CONNECTIONS
It’s About More Than “Just Books.”
With a number of literary agents and publishing professionals in attendance, CARICON offers unparalleled industry connections and opportunities for partnership. What’s more, all CARICON literary agents and publishers are vetted to ensure they are actively looking to do business and sign new talents at the conference.
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