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Eintou Pearl Springer (formerly Pearl Eintou Springer) (b. Cantaro village, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, 24 November 1944) is a poet, playwright, librarian and cultural activist from Trinidad and Tobago. In May 2002, she was named Poet Laureate of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.〔(Ronald C. Emrit, "Pearl Eintou Springer" )〕 Her work frequently deals with social issues as well as pride in her African heritage. She recently retired as Director of the National Heritage Library of Trinidad and Tobago, having occupied the post since October 1993. She has served as a founding member of various cultural organizations, including the Writers Union of Trinidad and Tobago, National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean Theatre Guild.〔(Biographical note, ''Anthurium'', Vol. 4, Issue 2, Fall 2006. )〕 In 2011, her play ''How Anansi Brings the Drum'' celebrated the United Nations' International Year for People of African Descent (IYPAD) and was part of UNESCO's Youth Theatre Initiative.〔(Zahra Gordon, "Eintou Springer's revised Anansi story - Bringing the message of the drum" ), ''Trinidad Express Newspapers'', 19 November 2011.〕 Springer is a devotee of the Orisa religion. She has three children and lives in San Juan, Trinidad. Her daughter Dara Healy is a dancer and a politician in Trinidad, and currently serves as Chairman of the Democratic National Assembly party.〔(Mark Lawrence, "New parties vie for political space in TT", ''Newsday'', 22 October 2006. )〕 ==Awards== * 1996: Trinidad & Tobago Humming Bird Medal Silver (for Culture)〔(National Awards Recipients 1990 - 2000, NALIS. )〕 * 2004: Vanguard Award of the National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago (NDATT)〔("Eintou Pearl Springer - Biodata" ), Idakeda Group Ltd.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Eintou Pearl Springer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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