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Author, speaker, and storyteller, Valerie Levy draws from her rich Caribbean heritage and life in Canada to craft heartfelt narratives rooted in migration, identity, and resilience. Her work explores the lived experiences of Black communities\u2014especially those shaped by the journey from the Caribbean to Canada\u2014offering powerful reflections on belonging, memory, and transformation. Through her writing, Valerie gives voice to the joys and challenges of starting anew, honoring the strength of newcomers and the stories that carry them forward. Her words inspire others to embrace their path, speak boldly, and find healing in shared truth.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”My Books” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”92eaccd2-ffea-4ebb-82ff-e123fec0fcc8″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”5d061f27-fab7-47de-b037-4d59a271a38d” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”My Story” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”214ff0f0-ebdf-4ebf-b27d-55532042b669″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”ffd25215-b48d-4fbc-a4f2-263d9c118183″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Growing up, I had several passions\u2014reading, singing, sewing, and making flower gardens, to name a few. While my singing voice may not have been anything to boast about, that didn\u2019t stop me from auditioning for more than one part in my church choir. I even tried playing the piano, though that passion didn\u2019t last long. Sewing and gardening, however, remained constants\u2014two creative outlets where I could never go wrong. But of all my interests, reading has always been my greatest passion.<\/p>\n Books became my refuge. Whenever I felt sad, troubled, or overwhelmed, I could lose myself in a story. Reading was my comfort zone\u2014my way of processing thoughts, finding inspiration, and sparking creativity. Often, as I read, ideas would pour in, and I would quickly jot them down before they slipped away.<\/p>\n In time, my love of reading led me to write. I felt a deep conviction\u2014not only to tell my own story but to amplify the stories of others whose experiences had intersected with mine. I began to realize how much we share in common, how many of our struggles and triumphs mirror each other. This realization compelled me to capture those voices with honesty and heart.<\/p>\n That\u2019s when I began writing the manuscript for my first book, The Light of Day<\/em>. Almost immediately, the work took hold of me. I was eager to share it, to offer something real and encouraging to others. Though the journey to publication was long\u2014marked by setbacks, challenges, and waiting\u2014I never stopped believing. There was always a sliver of light in the tunnel, a quiet but persistent hope that carried me through.<\/p>\n And now, here it is\u2014my story, in your hands.<\/p>\n This book is more than a collection of words. It\u2019s my voice, finally free. It\u2019s a testament to the power of perseverance and purpose. It speaks of my people\u2014Black people and the way of life in our community\u2014with honesty, dignity, and strength. Through these pages, I\u2019ve claimed space for our stories, for the truth that deserves to be told.<\/p>\n I hope my journey resonates with you. I hope it strengthens and encourages you. And above all, I hope it inspires you to raise your voice, to speak your truth, and to never be silenced.<\/p>\n I\u2019m already looking forward to my next project\u2014and to continuing the work of sharing stories that matter.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Author, speaker, and storyteller, Valerie Levy draws from her rich Caribbean heritage and life in Canada to craft heartfelt narratives rooted in migration, identity, and resilience. Her work explores the lived experiences of Black communities\u2014especially those shaped by the journey from the Caribbean to Canada\u2014offering powerful reflections on belonging, memory, and transformation. 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