McPherson's travel and accommodation expenses for the fair will be fully covered by the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.

Kwame McPherson, the first Jamaican to win the Commonwealth Short Story Prize in 2023, has received an invitation to represent the Caribbean at the upcoming 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, scheduled for late April to early May 2025.

This invitation was extended by The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, which is highlighting the Caribbean as this year's guest of honour at the event.

In response to the invitation, McPherson expressed his gratitude and a strong commitment to showcasing Caribbean storytelling to a global audience.

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is a major cultural festival that draws tens of thousands of participants, fostering a love for reading and creativity in the literary arts.

McPherson emphasizes the importance of sharing Jamaican culture through storytelling and the impact his writing has on diverse audiences.

His accomplishments also include an invitation to meet Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace and receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Westminster.

He is the author of 'The Heart of a Black Man: Inspiring Stories of Triumph and Resilience', which became an Amazon bestseller in 2023.

As the sixth Jamaican to win the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, McPherson stands out as the first to achieve the global accolade, which has opened numerous international opportunities for him.

Beyond his writing, McPherson is a content creator, mentor, and strategist, focusing on themes of cultural identity and resilience.