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languages for literary expression. An important aspect of her writing was its setting in public spaces such as trams, schools and churches allowing readers to see themselves, pre- and post-independence, reflected in her work. Her writing has also been credited with providing a unique perspective on the everyday social experiences of working-class women in a postcolonial landscape.
371:. Airing until 1982, the show was based on Bennett's belief "that 'de pickney-dem learn de sinting dat belong to dem' (that the children learn about their heritage)". As part of the programme, children from across the country were invited to share their artistic talents on-air. In addition to her television appearances, Bennett appeared in various motion pictures, which included 67: 476:
Dr. Basil Bryan, Consul General of Jamaica, praised Bennett as an inspiration to Jamaicans as she "proudly presented the Jamaican language and culture to a wider world and today we are the beneficiaries of that audacity." She was acclaimed by many for her success in establishing the validity of local
302:, and Kerene Robinson, a dressmaker. After the death of her father in 1926, Bennett was raised primarily by her mother. Bennett attended elementary school at Ebenezer and Calabar, continuing to St. Simon's College and Excelsior College, in Kingston. In 1943, she enrolled at Friends College in 508:. Launched in October 2016, the Miss Lou Archives contains previously unpublished archival material, including photos, audio recording, diaries and correspondence. The holdings of the Miss Lou Archives were donated to the Library by Bennett as she prepared to take up residence in Canada. 1352: 524:, Canada, has a venue named Miss Lou's Room. The University of Toronto is home to the Louise Bennett Exchange Fellowship in Caribbean Literary Studies for students from the University of West Indies. Her other awards and honours include: 1356: 440:
Bennett was married to Eric Winston Coverley, an early performer and promoter of Jamaican theatre, from 30 May 1954 until his death in August 2002. Together, Bennett and Coverley had a son, Fabian.
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on 7 and 8 August. A funeral was held in Kingston at the Coke Methodist Church at East Parade on 9 August 2006 followed by her interment in the cultural icons section of the country's
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Infantry, Ashante (3 February 1996). "Jamaican 'royal' reigns here by fostering joy of language Island's 'cultural ambassador' to be honored for 60 years of work in arts".
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Bennett received numerous honours and awards for her work in Jamaican literature and theatre. In recognition of her achievements,
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In 2011, photographs, audiovisual recordings, correspondence, awards and other material regarding Bennett were donated to the
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Neigh, Janet (1 January 2009). "The Lickle Space of the Tramcar in Louise Bennett's Feminist Postcolonial Poetics".
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Nwankwo, Ifeoma Kiddoe (1 January 2009). "Introduction (Ap)Praising Louise Bennett: Jamaica, Panama, and Beyond".
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Bennett worked for the Jamaica Social Welfare Commission from 1955 to 1959, and taught folklore and drama at the
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Who's Who in Black Canada : Black success and Black excellence in Canada : a contemporary directory
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Bailey, Carol (1 January 2009). "Looking in: Louise Bennett's Pioneering Caribbean Postcolonial Discourse".
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or Creole, Bennett worked to preserve the practice of presenting poetry, folk songs and stories in patois ("
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Bennett wrote several books and poetry in Jamaican Patois, helping to have it recognized as a "
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on 3 August 2006, after which her body was flown to Jamaica to lie in state at the
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Bennett performing at the Anacostia Neighbourhood Museum's Jamaica Festival in
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A Likkle Miss Lou: How Jamaican Poet Louis Bennett Coverly Found Her Voice
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On graduating from RADA, Bennett worked with repertory companies in
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A selection of Bennett's personal papers are also available at the
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by her family with the intention of having selections from the
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William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections
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Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
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Bennett was born on 7 September 1919 on North Street in
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Laugh with Louise: A pot-pourri of Jamaican folklore
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Jamaican writer, folklorist and educator (1919–2006)
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Honorary Doctor of Letters – York University (1998)
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Williams. pp. 61–62. 622:. Jamaica: Sangster's Book Stores. 1993. 614:. Jamaica: Sangster's Book Stores. 1982. 520:, a non-profit cultural organisation in 1355:. University of Toronto. Archived from 1099: 1097: 864: 862: 860: 683: 221: 1954; died 2002) 1252:Abbott, Christian (7 September 2022). 1184:, North American ed.: 21 August 2006. 1023:Stewart, Jocelyn Y. (2 August 2006). 945:. Jamaica Cultural Development Agency 468:. Bennett's husband predeceased her. 7: 1133:Johnson, Richard (24 October 2016). 1549:20th-century Jamaican women writers 1544:20th-century Jamaican women singers 1324:. Andrews UK Limited. p. 126. 1160:"Miss Lou to be Buried on August 9" 844:"Louise Bennett-Coverley Biography" 817:Archives & Research Collections 571:Anancy Stories And Poems In Dialect 406:Children's Jamaican Songs and Games 691:"Miss Lou Celebration Next Sunday" 363:. From 1965 to 1982, she produced 25: 1423:"Poet and storyteller 'Miss Lou'" 1227:Journal of West Indian Literature 1200:Journal of West Indian Literature 1076:"Eric Coverley dies at 91 – News" 714:Journal of West Indian Literature 580:. Kingston: City Printery. 1961. 428:the foundation for his 1956 hit " 1584:Recipients of the Musgrave Medal 1278:Cross, Jason (21 October 2016). 1106:"A treasure trove from Miss Lou" 472:Cultural significance and legacy 65: 1569:Members of the Order of Jamaica 1481:"Louise Bennett Coverley fonds" 218: 869:Moses, Knolly (29 July 2006). 424:. She is credited with giving 255:Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley 1: 1579:People from Kingston, Jamaica 1506:. National Library of Jamaica 1467:. McMaster University Library 1104:Wong, D. (14 February 2011). 361:University of the West Indies 318:Royal Academy of Dramatic Art 188:Royal Academy of Dramatic Art 637:. 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Louise Bennett-Coverly
Louie Bennett
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OJ
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Bennett performing at the Anacostia Neighbourhood Museum's Jamaica Festival in Washington, D.C., 1969
Washington, D.C.
Kingston
Toronto
National Heroes Park
Jamaican Patois
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
missloujamaica.com
OM
OJ
MBE
folklorist
Jamaican Patois
nation language
Kingston
Spanish Town
Highgate
St Mary
Sunday Gleaner
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
British Council
Coventry
Huddersfield
Amersham
BBC

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