A Tribute To Lousie Bennett

Louise Bennett-Coverley (1919–2006), affectionately known as “Miss Lou,” is one of Jamaica’s most celebrated cultural icons. She was a poet, folklorist, writer, and educator who significantly contributed to Jamaican literature and culture. Her work laid the foundation for the recognition and appreciation of Jamaican Patois (Creole) as a legitimate and expressive language in art and literature.