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…
Vice President Kamala Harris: West Indian-American or African-American?
written by D’Nisa Joseph On November 3, 2020, millions of Americans visited their local poll to cast ballots in the 46th presidential…
71-Year-Old Blogger and Author Jean Janki Samaroo Proves Age is Nothing But a Number
written by Tiara Jade For self-published author Jean Janki Samaroo, age was no obstacle in making her dreams come true. …