Highlighting #JamaicanCanadian culture since 2007, Kya Publishing's #Jamaican Canadian Zone shares articles, photos, commentary, videos, #ReggaeMonth profiles, and leaders across Canada and the Diaspora. Explore Archive: kyapublishing.com/jamaicancana... Visit IG: www.instagram.com/jamaicancana...

What I’m listening to this afternoon, as carnival vibes ramp up in Toronto. 🌙 DJ Wise & DJ Smooth B's "Carnival After Dark" mix: soundcloud.com/dj-wiseguy4r... #TorontoCarnival #TorontoSoca #SocaMix #CaribbeanSky #SocaSky #BlackSky #CaribbeanCarnival #Soca #Caribbean #Carnival

CARNIVAL AFTER DARK PROMO - Mixed by DJ WISEGUY & SMOOTH B

🎭 CARNIVAL AFTER DARK | CARIBANA SATURDAY 🎉 When the Carnival parade is over... the real celebration begins! 🔥 Get ready for one of the hottest Caribana Saturday after-parties in the GTA as we ta

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DANCEHALL IN PRINT ◾ We've compiled a list of 45 #dancehall books featuring texts that support the culture by documenting history, analyzing trends and activities, and communicating recommendations and other elements of #Jamaican culture. 📚 staceymarierobinson.blogspot.com/2024/12/danc... #BookSky

Dancehall in Print // Authors and Academia

It takes many moving pieces for dancehall reggae culture to evolve and continue to be innovative. With varying levels of visibility, appeal,...

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Visit Kya Publishing's Carnival Spotlight Archive "...articles, photographs, videos, artist features, #TorontoCarnival mas band profiles, and cultural commentary, documenting the people, traditions, and stories that shape #Carnival in Canada and beyond." kyapublishing.blogspot.com/2026/07/redi...

Grateful to share that I've received support from the @ontarioarts.bsky.social with a Market Development grant. Thank you to the OAC and the Ontario government for their ongoing investment in artists! Looking forward to sharing reflections on this opportunity in the months ahead. #OntarioArtsCouncil

Find Ontario Missing Boys is a grassroots initiative dedicated to empowering families, driving action, and inspiring change. More info: 💙 facebook.com/p/Find-Ontar... 💙 youtube.com/@FOMissingBoys 💙 change.org/p/bring-them... 💙 findontariomissingboys.ca #BlackYouth #BlackSky

Good news! My young adult novel Carnival Curves (Lorimer Kids, 2025) has been named one of The Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids & Teens: Spring 2026! Thank you @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social for including this story in your national selection. bookcentre.ca/collections/... #CCBC

"Own Your Words" is a practical guide for creators, artists, writers, and visionaries who want to shape their voice and build a lasting legacy. 📖 Learn more: kyapublishing.blogspot.com/2026/06/kya-... 🛒 Get the guide: kyapublishing.com #Publishing #Storytelling #Writers #Artists

Big congratulations to #CanadianAuthors Angelot Ndongmo and Kamilah Haywood for the release of their #TeenNovels "Between Classes" and "Finding Family" today with Lorimer Publishing! 📚 Both books are now available from your favourite booksellers. lorimer.ca/childrens/ #CanLit #BookSky #BlackSky

As Inna Di Dancehall, the publication which explored dancehall music and its cultural, psychological and financial influence on society, marked 20 years, Dr Donna Hope hosted a special anniversary celebration. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/ente... @jamaicagleaner.bsky.social #Dancehall

Donna Hope celebrates 20 years of ‘Inna Di Dancehall’

As Inna Di Dancehall, the publication which explored dancehall music and its cultural, psychological and financial influence on society, marked 20 years, Dr Donna Hope hosted a special anniversary cel...

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It’s Canada Book Day 🍁 Sharing my Toronto-centered stories (1993–2023): kyapublishing.com/books Contemporary Canadian stories for teens and adults, exploring relationships, culture, identity, and life. 🍁 #CanadaBookDay #ReadCanadian #CanadianStories #TorontoBooks #BlackCanadian #BookSky #BlackSky

Hosting the 30th annual Webby Awards May 11th and tomorrow is the last day to vote for your favorites.

I've enjoyed taking in the Jamaica Carnival images: looks like it was a gooood time! Carnival is such a special experience, which is exactly why I wrote my teen novel "Carnival Curves," to share a first-time masquerader's perspective. www.amazon.ca/Carnival-Cur... #TorontoCarnival #BookSky

Dee' Archives by dOrOtHy An exceptionally comprehensive channel, filled with book reviews and many insightful discussions. Thank you for featuring my novel "Dancehall Rebel" in your discussion of Jamaica in the Canadian Experience 🙏🏽: youtu.be/y-D3yQOrUAs?... #JamaicanCanadian #BlackSky #BookSky

S4E106: Jamaica in the Canadian Experience

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Thank you CaribbeanEMagazine for sharing this thoughtful and informative post about my teen novel "Carnival Curves" (Lorimer Kids, 2025). www.caribbeanemagazine.com/single-post/... Your support is appreciated! #Carnival #CarnivalSeason #TorontoCarnival #CaribbeanCarnival #YALit #BookSky

Books, books, and more books this past Wednesday at the CNE! Always a treat to see my teen novels "Carnival Curves" and "Dancehall Rebel" on display along with the other great educational tools and social justice titles for youth from Lorimer Kids. #YALit #BookSky #Carnival #Dancehall #BlackSky

This Vaughan senior has spent 3 decades teaching children about Jamaican storytelling to keep Black history alive beyond February Literacy Educator, Angela Royes yorkregion.com/news/vaughan...

This Vaughan senior has spent 3 decades teaching children about Jamaican storytelling to keep Black history alive beyond February

Jamaican-Canadian literacy educator and interactive storyteller Angela Royes has served communities in Vaughan and Etobicoke, teaching children from low-income families.

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This is a great read; it was nice to meet Michelle at this year's OLA Super Conference, purchase a copy...and have the book signed! Words With Michelle: Inspirational Conversations With Today's Black Canadian Changemakers by Michelle Joseph www.goodreads.com/book/show/21... #BlackSky #BookSky

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Discover and share books you love on Goodreads.

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The Cost of Silence: Why Black Youth Mental Health Can’t Wait "Over 70% of #BlackYouth get information from social media like TikTok and IG. Nearly half are turning to AI tools for support..." @amievarley.bsky.social Dr. Tapo Chimbganda @hospitalnews.bsky.social hospitalnews.com/the-cost-of-...

The Cost of Silence: Why Black Youth Mental Health Can’t Wait

Delve into the mental health challenges faced by Black youth. Understand why Black youth mental health can't wait for attention.

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The Most Dangerous Books in Society "...kids who read more #BannedBooks showed significantly more positive community engagement...interest in politics and elections...involvement in charitable causes." @toddkashdan.bsky.social @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/curi... #BookSky

The Most Dangerous Books in Society

Research reveals that banned books don't harm kids, they create better citizens.

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Grateful to the Canada Council for the Arts, as one of 18K literary creators who received payment this year as compensation for the presence of my book "Dancehall Rebel" in Canada's public libraries 📚. Thank you, #PublicLendingRight (PLR) Commission 🙏🏽! #BringingTheArtsToLife #BookSky

★ This immersive history from bestselling biographer Wil Haygood explores the unique experiences of African Americans drawn into the Vietnam War as the civil rights battle raged on the home front. It's a highly original window into a turbulent historical moment. @AAKnopf buff.ly/lGul9aX

This project was one of my favourites, inspired by my novel #Bonafide. 🎵 Listen to "Bonafide #Toronto" An All #TorontoHipHop Mix by DJ Majesty: on.soundcloud.com/iS67pOj8g1Tw... 📚 Order Bonafide: www.amazon.ca/dp/0987919539/ #BlackToronto #TorontoHistory #BlackHistory #HipHop #BlackSky

Stream "Bonafide Toronto" (An All Toronto Hip Hop Mix by @DJMajesty101) by @KyaPublishing | Listen online for free on SoundCloud

He has created book soundtracks, dedicated author mixes, and special promotional CDs/giveaways in support of Kya Publishing and our literary events since 2014. The official DJ of our Toronto Urban Boo

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Happening now... 💃🏾🕺🏾 Parade Of Bands 2026 - Carnival Tuesday youtube.com/live/877JtkE... #Carnival #Trinidad #TrinidadCarnival #CaribbeanCarnival #BlackSky

Parade Of Bands 2026 - Carnival Tuesday

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Sad news. Leaders like Jesse Jackson were the blueprint. Teaching us what a lifetime of servitude looked like. Vocalizing the motivations of our ancestors and providing informed representation in every community fight. Centering God, unapologetically Black. Rest easy, Reverend 🙏🏽

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

Thanks again to the Ontario Library Association and my publisher Lorimer for the opportunity to sign copies of "Carnival Curves" at the OLA Super Conference! The teachers and librarians were enthusiastic about sharing the book with their students and young family members. #OLASC #BookSky #BlackSky

I love to see artistry in motion like this...way to go, Mr. Springsteen! www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP...

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)

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Classic 🙏🏽

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Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for "Schitt’s Creek," "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone," has died at 71. Learn more: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-01-30/catherine-ohara-dead-schitts-creek-home-alone?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

I had a really nice day at the Ontario Library Association's Super Conference, and got to chat with so many readers, librarians, and educators during my book signing. Appreciative of the opportunity to share "Carnival Curves" with schools and young minds across Ontario. #OLASC #BookSky #Carnival