Her children’s books crafts stories and activities, entirely in Kwéyòl, encouraging children to learn the almost endangered language. As the nation celebrates 2023 Emancipation, she urges the populace to avail themselves to the beauty of Kwéyòl.

 Anicia describes herself as a “culture girl” who believes there’s honour in speaking our mother-tongue. “One should be able to speak more than one language, it is an honour. In Saint Lucia, we have the privilege to speak more than one language, yet, most of us cannot speak Kwéyòl”, she says.

 Her mission, she says, is to target the children. Not only does she want them to speak Kwéyòl, but she also wants them to read. “I encourage reading. I would like to encourage the children to learn the language, which is why the books are full of visuals”. Anicia says she would like the government to begin teaching the language in schools. “I realise the language has not been introduced to the school syllabus, although [the Ministry is] planning to. But they have not done it yet”.

 During last year’s Emancipation Celebrations, the Prime Minister did announce that the language, alongside other cultural aspects, will be introduced in schools, although a tentative date has not yet been selected for this introduction. However, organisations like the Cultural Development Foundation, are working with the government to ensure Saint Lucia’s culture is preserved.