The University of the Virgin Islands, through The Caribbean Writer Press, in partnership with The Caribbean Writer and the VI Literary Festival and Book Fair, will host two encore presentations of Bomba: The Story of a Virgin Islands Hero, the compelling new biography by Virgin Islands author and cultural storyteller Myron Allick.
Since its initial release in late May, Bomba: The Story of a Virgin Islands Hero has received a warm reception from readers, historians, educators, and members of the Virgin Islands community, earning praise for its contribution to preserving the territory’s cultural and maritime heritage.
Written by the youngest son of legendary Virgin Islands mariner Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Sr., the book is both a deeply personal tribute and an important historical work. It chronicles the remarkable life of one of the territory’s most respected maritime figures while documenting an important chapter of Virgin Islands and Caribbean history.
Through meticulous research, oral history, and family archives, Myron Allick preserves the legacy of his father and the stories, traditions, and values of a maritime community for future generations.
“My hope is that this book not only honors my father’s extraordinary life but also preserves the stories, values, and maritime traditions that helped shape the Virgin Islands,” said author Myron Allick. “These are stories that deserve to be remembered and shared with future generations.”
The St. Thomas encore presentations will feature an author reading, book signing, and light refreshments.
Early praise for Bomba: The Story of a Virgin Islands Hero underscores the book’s significance as an important contribution to Virgin Islands history and culture.
University of the Virgin Islands President Dr. Safiya George praised the publication, saying, “The release of this book is yet another example of the University of the Virgin Islands’ commitment to the Virgin Islands and its people.”
Dr. Kimarie Engerman, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, described the work as “an important contribution to Virgin Islands history.”
Alscess Lewis-Brown, editor of The Caribbean Writer, said the book “enriches the cultural and historical record of the Virgin Islands.”
Through Bomba: The Story of a Virgin Islands Hero, Allick invites readers to encounter not only the extraordinary life of his father, but also the history, resilience, and maritime traditions that have helped shape the Virgin Islands.
Myron Allick is a Virgin Islands author and cultural storyteller. The youngest son of Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Sr., he draws on family archives, oral histories, research, and personal memories to document the life and legacy of his father and preserve an important part of Virgin Islands history.
The Caribbean Writer Press, an imprint of The Caribbean Writer at the University of
the Virgin Islands, publishes and promotes literary and cultural works that illuminate
the diverse experiences, histories, and voices of the Caribbean and its diaspora.
For interviews, speaking engagements, media requests, or review copies:
Email: myron.allick@gmail.com
Email: thecaribbeanwriter@uvi.edu
