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‘Path to Rebirth: Fight. Survive. Repeat.”

written CC Mag   Meena RD’s Path to Rebirth is an unflinchingly honest and deeply inspiring memoir that takes readers on a…

Decolonizing Wellbeing: How Lildonia Lawrence Is Helping Caribbean Communities Heal From Racial Trauma

When Lildonia Lawrence speaks about wellbeing, she does not mean scented candles and self-care Sundays. She means justice. She means safety. She…

The Sci-Fi Novella You Need to Add to Your Book Collection: ā€˜Countess’ by Suzan Palumbo

written byĀ Alya Somar   Autumn is the busiest season in the publishing world and this year is no exception. Among a flurry…

Remembering Maryse CondƩ: 3 Books You Need to Read From the Literary Great

Maryse CondĆ© was honored in a national tribute on April 15, 2024 (right) and in a French national daily newspaper, LibĆ©ration, entitled…

Donna Hemans’ ā€˜The House of Plain Truth’ Pays Homage to Diasporic Roots and Caribbean History

written by Alya Somar   ā€œThe House of Plain Truthā€ by Donna Hemans is a gripping family saga, spanning across Jamaica, America…

Love, Trial and Tribulation: Sophie Jai’s ā€˜WILD FIRES’ is the Story of Many Caribbean Families

Sophie Jai’s ā€œWILD FIRESā€ is the compelling story of a Trinidadian family’s journey as they navigate grief, mourning and years of secrets…

From Undocumented Teenager to Brand Strategist, Author Nicole Melissa Palmer says ā€˜Bet on Yourself’

written by AlyaĀ Somar   Entrepreneurship as a woman is no easy task. From chauvinism to undervaluing your worth, to having unwanted limitations…

Jumbies, Witches and Ghosts: 5 Good Reads this Halloween Season

written by Alya S.   Its spooky season and the Caribbean-authors have delivered to us no shortage of whimsical folklore and catchy…

Toronto Author Victoria Daley Launches Children’s Book Series to Help Children Understand Divorce

written by Alya   Educator Victoria Daley is a children's book author on a mission to create dialogue around divorced parents through…

Olympian Turned Author Perdita Felicien Writes a Striking Memoir on Motherhood

written by Alya   My Mother's Daughter: A Memoir of Struggle and Triumph is a debut memoir about one mother’s love for…

6-Year-Old Author Brings Carnival to Children Across the Globe

written by Alya   ā€œI think I will continue writing books for kids even when I’m grown up.Ā  Children’s books teach kids…

For Multiracial Girls: My Review of Tessa McWatt’s ā€˜Shame on Me: An Anatomy of Race and Belonging’

written by Alya   Tessa McWatt recalls a specific memory from her childhood in Toronto where a teacher asked her "what are…