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Alya Somar
Alya Somar is a Guyanese-Canadian writer from Mississauga, Ontario. She holds an Honours Bachelors in Creative Writing and Publishing from Sheridan College and a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph.
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As the Earth Dreams: Terese Mason Pierre Celebrates New Black Canadian Speculative Anthology
written by Alya Somar December 10, 2025 On Nov. 13, 2025, in Toronto, Grenadian Canadian author and editor Terese Mason…
Why CineFAM 2025 Is a Must-See Festival for BIPOC Creators and Film Lovers
November 23, 2025 written by Alya Somar TORONTO — CineFAM opened its ninth annual film festival on Nov. 6, 2025,…
Caribbean Tales Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years of Caribbean Storytelling with Stellar Lineup
September 10, 2025 written by Alya Somar The Caribbean Tales International Film Festival (CTFF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in…
How Sandrine Sophie Is Redefining Clean Beauty with Kalia Nature
written by Shanida Carter You may have seen Oui the People body care products in your local Sephora with the image of…
How Author Lildonia Lawrence Created a Guide to Healing from Racial Trauma
written by Alya Somar Wellbeing coach Lilidonia Lawrence’s latest tool in her wellness kit is her book “Back Yourself: A Wellbeing…
Yazmeen Kanji’s ‘One Day’ is the First Film Dedicated to the Muslim Indo Caribbean Woman’s Experience
Writer and director Yazmeen Kanji’s new short film “One Day” presents a new narrative for marginalized young adult characters across all forms…
The Sci-Fi Novella You Need to Add to Your Book Collection: ‘Countess’ by Suzan Palumbo
written by Alya Somar Autumn is the busiest season in the publishing world and this year is no exception. Among a flurry…
British Colonialism: The Museum of London Docklands Curates an Exhibit Dedicated to Indo Caribbean Culture
L-R Zainab (Jane) Gani and Mohamed Ismile (Danny) Gani who emigrated to London from Guyana. Indian indenture ship the Chenab at West…
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…