A Small Place Resources

Websites

Antigua Tourism

This website provides information about Antigua to potential tourists. It sure paints a different picture than A Small Place, doesn't it?

Movie or TV Productions

Life and Debt

Although this documentary on globalization in Jamaica isn't based on A Small Place, it uses a series of excerpts from the novel to bring its points home.

Articles and Interviews

Does Truth Have a Tone?

In this interview, Kincaid goes in-depth about her writing process, the critical reaction to A Small Place, and her response to those who consider her "angry."

Kincaid Hates Happy Endings

Check out this interview, in which Kincaid discusses her feelings on the modern political climate, among many other issues—including her distaste for happy endings.

Corruption in Antigua (News Article)

This 1994 article lends a lot of credence to Kincaid's accounts of corruption in Antigua, mentioning corrupt officials, smugglers, and the specific crimes of the Bird regime.

Video

Ten Questions for Jamaica Kincaid

We're sure you'd be fine with five questions for Jamaica Kincaid. Seven questions would be a dream. But ten? Mind. Blown.

Why Did Jamaica Kincaid Change Her Name?

Well, do you know? No? Well then, you better get clicking.

Audio

Jamaica Kincaid on Studio 360

This 2013 interview provides a lot of insight into Kincaid's life story—not to mention her thoughts on the one and only Lil' Kim.

Jamaica Kincaid on the Moth

Kincaid joins The Moth to tell a story about her childhood in front of a live audience.

Images

The Old Antigua Library

This is the old library building Kincaid describes in A Small Place. The building was torn down in the years following A Small Place's publication.

Map of Antigua

Now that's what you call a small place.