Alya Somar

Alya Somar is an up and coming writer from Mississauga, Ontario. A love for both reading and writing since an early age has fueled her talent, as well as creativity. Being the daughter of two Guyanese immigrants is an integral part of her identity as she continues to carve out space for Caribbean writing in Canadian Literature, and more. Alya is currently pursuing an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing and Publishing at Sheridan College.

Past Stories

  • How Author Lildonia Lawrence Created a Guide to Healing from Racial Trauma

  • Yazmeen’s Kanji”s ‘One Day’ is the First Film Dedicated to a Muslim Indo Caribbean Women’s Experience

  • The Sci-Fi Novella You Need to Add to Your Book Collection: ‘Countess’ by Suzan Palumbo

  • Donna Hemans’ ‘The House of Plain Truth’ Pays Homage to Diasporic Roots and Caribbean History

  • British Colonialism: The Museum of London Docklands Curates an Exhibit Dedicated to Indo Caribbean Culture

  • Author Shanita Liu Uses Divine Femininity to Ignite Courage and Empower Women in Her Debut Book ‘Dear Durga’

  • From Undocumented Teenager to Brand Strategist, Author Nicole Melissa Palmer says ‘Bet on Yourself’

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

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

  • Olympian Turned Author Perdita Felicien Writes a Striking Memoir on Motherhood