Letters from Deadman's Cay

by Nina Berkhout

In 2001, Nina Berkout traveled to an out-island in The Bahamas to establish a community museum. "Letters from Deadman’s Cay,"her first book of poetry, chronicles her experiences on the island—from her objective view as a researcher to her personal connection with the people and spirit of the island.

Genres: Poetry

96 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2003

About the author

Nina Berkhout is the author of three previous novels, most recently Why Birds Sing, which was described as a “must read” by the Globe and Mail, a Best Book of the Year (Canada) by Audible, and a Great Group Reads selection by the Women’s National Book Association (USA). Her young adult novel The Mosaic was nominated for the White Pine Award and named an Indigo Best Teen Book, and her novel The Gallery of Lost Species was named an Indigo and Kobo Best Book and a Harper’s Bazaar Hottest Breakout Novel. Berkhout is also the author of five poetry collections, including Elseworlds, which won the Archibald Lampman Award. Her poems have been featured in publications across Canada including the Best Canadian Poetry anthology. Originally from Alberta, she lives in Ontario.