Healthcare Worker Publishes Children’s Book on Epidemiology
When the first lockdown for COVID-19 hit, Valene [vah-leen] Campbell knew she needed a new plan to make money. Right around then, Valene went on a walk that would change…
Social Dad Podcast: Black Voices in Canadian Children’s Literature
Valene Campbell shares her story of diversity and bringing it to Children’s Literature as well as how we can learn so much from Black voices, celebrating differences, and being open…
Guelph Black Heritage Society pleased with first Anti-Racism Summit.
GUELPH – Organizers of The Guelph Black Heritage Society’s (GBHS) Anti-Racism Summit say the event was a resounding success that surpassed all expectations. “We got a pretty good response, we…
Mother’s Day Chat w/ MPP Andrea Horwath
Andrea Horwath has an annual Mother’s day chat with mothers in the local community. This year, 2021, she spoke with Valene Campbell, a children’s author, and Bushra Kahn, a florist.…
GTA authors on publishing during a pandemic; Hot off the press, meet the writers behind some of the GTA’s new and noteworthy fiction.
It’s been a challenging year and for many, reading is a safe escape from uncertain times. April 23rd is Canada Book Day and World Book and Copyright Day (did you…
AMI: Diversity and Representation in Kid’s Books
AMI-tv is the world’s first television network to broadcast all programs with open format described video for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, and is included as part of…
Local Promotes Diversity in Children’s Series
The author behind a new line of children’s books promoting diversity has received a major honour — in the form of a nod from Mississauga’s Mayor. Mayor Bonnie Crombie recognized…
Peel Matters: The Importance of Black Voices in Literature and History
Host Ryan Gurcharn of the talk show ‘Peel Matters’ chats with Canadian Authors, Natasha Henry and Valene Campbell. Tune in as they discuss their journey of becoming writers, and the…
By Blacks: The Amazing Zoe Tackles Tough Topics for Kids Like Covid-19 and Alzheimer’s Disease
“I am a proud Canadian of African Caribbean origin. I love to engage people, learn their stories, and be a part of the network of Canada, which is multiculturalism,” Valene…
Mississauga News: This Mississauga mother noticed a lack of diversity in children’s books, so she started writing her own
There were a few different things happening at once. Valene Campbell was on maternity leave after having a baby, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. She saw how Black communities were…