I've Been Meaning to Tell You

In this heartfelt meditation on race and identity, prize-winning novelist David Chariandy reflects on his own experiences as the child of Trinidadian migrants and his efforts to discuss complex issues of race with his daughter. Drawing from personal and ancestral history, he explores themes of silence, shame, and the importance of honest conversations about race, hope, and responsibility. Written as a letter to his now-teenage daughter, the work offers a thoughtful perspective on navigating race in a divided world.