A documented identity

Lissette Norman describes herself as an Afro-Dominican cultural worker, poet and author. Her biography is a primary source for her own account of her work and background. This reading room is independently maintained and is not her personal website.

Follow the current author channel

For professional information, author news and enquiries, use the current author website. An old tour page does not establish an upcoming appearance, and we do not take school visit bookings.

Read a biography with the books

A biography can offer context without becoming a single explanation for every character or scene. Let a book’s language, images and structure guide the conversation as well as what you know about its creator.