Description: "'My Kwanzaa Wish' is an artistically crafted children's book that poetically captures the essence of the holiday. It embraces its core principles with warmth, positivity, and inspiration. Additionally, it provides educational insights into the significance of Kwanzaa"--
Brief description: Yolanda T. Marshall is a celebrated Guyanese-born, Bajan-heritage Canadian author renowned for her vibrant, inclusive, and culturally rich children's literature. A passionate storyteller and literary trailblazer, she began her publishing journey in 2008 and secured a multi-book deal in 2019. Yolanda is a traditionally published, agented author of twenty beloved titles, including What's in the Cookie Tin?, A Piece of Black Cake for Santa, Miles Away in the Caribbean, Sweet Sorrel Stand, C is for Carnival, My Soca Birthday Party: with Jollof Rice and Steel Pans--recognized by CBC as one of the Best Canadian Picture Books of 2020 and featured on TD's Top Recommended Reads for 2023 and Hot Cross Buns for Everyone-- featured on TD's Top Recommended Reads for 2025.