“Do not go where the path leads.
Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

A quote that hung above her desk as a young student became a compass for a life of fearless faith. From Montego Bay to the British Parliament — and as Chaplain to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II — Jamaican born Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin now brings her extraordinary story to the U.S.

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WEDNESDAY | 8/6/25

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Jamaican Independence Day Celebration,
Book Signing, Refreshments

The Island SPACE Caribbean Museum | Plantation, FL

Broward Mall  |  8000 W Broward Blvd.  |  Plantation, FL 33388

Hosts: Oliver Mair, Consul General of Jamaica, Miami and Jamaica Women of Florida (JWOF)

To purchase a copy of The Girl from Montego Bay and pick it up at the book signing at The Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, click the button below:

Proceeds from book sales will benefit the students of The Montego Bay High School for Girls, Jamaica.

***Pre-order your book by 11:00 PM ET on August 1, 2025 to receive the discounted price of $25.***
A very limited number of copies will be available to purchase onsite at $30.

THURSDAY | 8/7/25

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Conversation with Bishop Rose,
Book Signing, Refreshments

The Episcopal Church of Atonement | Lauderdale Lakes, FL

4401 W Oakland Park Blvd. | Lauderhill, FL 33313

Host: Father Kwasi Thornell

Contact: Carmen Nicholas – 954-732-3821

A limited number of copies of The Girl from Montego Bay will be available for puchase onsite at The Episcopal Church of Atonement the day of the event.

Proceeds from book sales will benefit the students of The Montego Bay High School for Girls, Jamaica.

THURSDAY | 8/7/25

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Conversation with Bishop Rose,
Book Signing, Refreshments

Lauderhill City Hall | City of Lauderhill, FL

  5581 W Oakland Park Blvd. | Lauderhill, FL 33313

Contact: Glennette Brown – 954-205-9079

To purchase a copy of The Girl from Montego Bay and pick it up at the book signing at Lauderhill City Hall, click the button below:

Proceeds from book sales will benefit the students of The Montego Bay High School for Girls, Jamaica.

***Pre-order your book by 11:00 PM ET on August 1, 2025 to receive the discounted price of $25.***
A very limited number of copies will be available to purchase onsite at $30.

FRIDAY | 8/8/25

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Conversation with Bishop Rose, Book Signing, Musical Performance, Refreshments

Sunset Lakes Community Center | Miramar, FL

2801 SW 186th Avenue | Miramar, FL 33029

Contact: Steve Higgins – 954-670-3499

To purchase a copy of The Girl from Montego Bay and pick it up at the book signing at Sunset Lakes Community Center, click the button below:

Proceeds from book sales will benefit the students of The Montego Bay High School for Girls, Jamaica.

***Pre-order your book by 11:00 PM ET on August 1, 2025 to receive the discounted price of $25.***
A very limited number of copies will be available to purchase onsite at $30.

SATURDAY | 8/9/25

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Conversation with Bishop Rose, Book Signing, Refreshments

Holy Family Episcopal Church | Miami Gardens, FL

18501 NW 7th Avenue | Miami Gardens, FL 33169

Host: Father Horace Ward – 305-934-5392

A limited number of copies of The Girl from Montego Bay will be available for puchase onsite at Holy Family Episcopal Church the day of the event.

Proceeds from book sales will benefit the students of The Montego Bay High School for Girls, Jamaica.

SATURDAY | 8/9/25

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Worship Service with Bishop Rose, Book Signing, Reception

St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church | Plantation, FL

7801 NW 5th Street, Plantation, FL 33324

Host: Father Albert Cutié, Rector

Contact: Kathy Bass – 954-257-0853

A limited number of copies of The Girl from Montego Bay will be available for puchase onsite at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church the day of the event.

Proceeds from book sales will benefit the students of The Montego Bay High School for Girls, Jamaica.

SUNDAY | 8/10/25

10:30 AM

Jamaican Independence Celebration

Worship Service with Bishop Rose
Followed by Book Signing, Refreshments

Grace Episcopal Church | West Palm Beach, FL

3600 N. Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Host: The Reverend Canon Dr. Winston Wright

Contact: Janice W. – (561) 351-8595

A limited number of copies of The Girl from Montego Bay will be available for purchase onsite.

Looking forward to seeing you!