Join Haitian American sociologist, writer and poet Mireille Sylvain-David as she discusses her historical fiction novel, "A Quest for Love, Law, and Order." The novel illustrates the determination and patriotism of an 18-year-old girl to uplift others and bring positive changes to her region. Enjoy a Q&A session with the author following the presentation. Registration required. For more information, contact the branch at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Author's Biography
Mireille Sylvain-David, a Haitian-American with a unique blend of roles as a sociologist, writer, and poetess, graduated from Florida International University. She is the founder and executive director of the Haitian-American Youth Organization of Kendall (HAYO), a nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Haitian culture in Miami's diversity.
Mireille Sylvain-David's literary works, including the novels "Il Faut Sauver Elizabeth (1999), Pures et Troublantes Vérités (2003), Beyond the Rubbles (2011), and the poetry collection "Une Vie en Poésie/ A Life with Poetry(1980), have significantly influenced the world of literature. Her most recent publication, A Quest For Love, Law, and Order (2020), was published by Kyskeya Publishing. She has also published her bilingual rubrique: Haitian Reality/ Réalité Haitienne in different magazines and on the internet.
Despite her duty as a mother and wife, Mireille Sylvain-David has always found time to champion Haitian culture and community services. Her commitment is evident in her 29-year free advisory service to the Haitian Students Organization (HSO) and the International Graduate Students Club at Florida International University, where she worked for 34 Years.
Before coming to Florida, she lived in New York and graduated from Geneva School of Business with a degree in Secretarial Administrative Business. She worked for the American Foundation for the Blind, where she discovered New York's humanitarian side. She also worked in the Senegal mission to the United Nations and the Chad Embassy in Washington, DC, where she learned specific rules of diplomacy.
Mireille Sylvain-David's love for literature and culture is deeply rooted in her family heritage. She inherited this passion from her father, the renowned Haitian dramaturge Marcel L. Sylvain, the author of the iconic song "Haiti," a cherished patrimony of Haitian culture. This connection to her roots has shaped her profound understanding and appreciation of Haitian culture.
AGE GROUP: | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Special Event | Reading & Literacy | In-Person | Education | Author Event |
TAGS: | Women's History Month | Local Author Series | Author Series |
Mon, May 05 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, May 06 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, May 07 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, May 08 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, May 09 | Closed |
Sat, May 10 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, May 11 | Closed |