Love, Trial and Tribulation: Sophie Jai’s ‘WILD FIRES’ is the Story of Many Caribbean Families
Sophie Jai’s “WILD FIRES” is the compelling story of a Trinidadian family’s journey as they navigate grief, mourning and years of secrets…
Author Shanita Liu Uses Divine Femininity to Ignite Courage and Empower Women in Her Debut Book ‘Dear Durga’
written by Alya Somar “For me, I just had to call in my courage and say ‘I am enough.’” -Shanita Liu…
From Undocumented Teenager to Brand Strategist, Author Nicole Melissa Palmer says ‘Bet on Yourself’
written by Alya 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…
The Ph.D. Journey: Tips and Advice on Navigating Rigorous Academia
In this education series, contributor Cassy Jagroop talks about her experience as a Ph.D. student. Cassy gives candid tips and advice to…
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 “I think I will continue writing books for kids even when I’m grown up. Children’s books teach kids…
For Multiracial Girls: My Review of Tessa McWatt’s ‘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…
Back to School: 3 ABC Books that Celebrate Caribbean Children
written by Suhana Rampersad Back to school season is in full swing and the options for children’s books are growing. …
Black Queer Author Brings Caribbean Culture to Sci-Fi
written by Alya S. Imagine the neighborhood you’ve lived in destroyed. You walk down the street, the cold air hitting your…
Alexia Arthurs: The Caribbean Immigrant Experience
written by Alya S. Classic American literature is historically written from a white perspective, omitting the immigrant experience. While we can…