Media Archive
Memorial University (CITL’s Media Services unit), produced, in 2015, over the period of a week, an ever-lasting digital archive of Pam’s work. Pamela chose and read from her collection of poetry. Executive producer of this project, Dr. Stephanie McKenzie (Associate Professor, English Program, Grenfell Campus, Memorial University), initiated this undertaking.
Pamela Mordecai’s JWIL Online Residency (Dec 18–25, 2023) was a week-long series of readings and reflections where she shared selections from her poetry, honored fellow Caribbean writers, and offered insights into her creative process. The Journal of West Indian Literature (JWIL) hosted these sessions on YouTube as part of its mission to highlight Caribbean literary voices.
Good Night Jamaica is a storytelling hub dedicated to children’s bedtime stories, nurturing imagination and family bonding. Among its featured authors, Pamela Mordecai stands out as a central figure whose works bring Jamaican culture, rhythm, and warmth into the bedtime reading experience.
Celebrated by the Writers’ Trust of Canada for her bold storytelling and lyrical command of language, Mordecai brings a rare blend of emotional depth, cultural insight, and narrative daring to every page she writes. The Writers’ Trust of Canada profile captures her as a writer whose work resonates far beyond borders.
The National Library of Jamaica’s Poetry Archive highlights Pamela Mordecai’s prolific career as a poet, author, editor, and educator, showcasing her wide-ranging contributions to Caribbean literature and culture. The archive emphasizes Mordecai’s performance style, rooted in Jamaican oral traditions. It hosts audio recordings of her reading poems, including “Pig Poem”, “Family Story”, “Island Woman”, “Don’t Ever Wake a Snake” and “Up Tropic”.
Below please find audio tracks of three poems from the NLJ’s poetry archive. The full collection can be found by clicking the link above.