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Kwoodz (KAMILAH HAYWOOD)

About the Author

Kwoodz (aka Kamilah Haywood)—a queer, Black, Canadian fiction author of Jamaican heritage—writes books depicting the unfiltered, authentic, and occasionally dark side of Toronto life. Through raw details and intimate narratives, they have captured issues from female incarceration to sex trafficking, relationships, coming of age, and spirituality through their intensely gripping novels.


In addition to their creative writing, Kamilah has co-founded a series of writing workshops and events in collaboration with Kya Publishing, encouraging cultural awareness, professional development, and international networking throughout the Black writing community, and creative industries at large.


Kamilah is also the host of the weekly Chuuch Live Show.


Connect with Kamilah on Instagram, Twitter, or via email at kamilah@kyapublishing.com.


For a list of articles and resources related to the themes present in Kamilah's books, please visit our Reflection & Reason blog.

BOOKS

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      "THE HIDDEN TRACK" INFO

      Kamilah Haywood - The Hidden Track (pdf)Download

      VideoS

      The Lens of Yashu [Full Interview]

      Joshua Habtwold interviews author Kamilah Haywood about growing up in Mississauga, Kwoodz's novels including "The Hidden Track," and Chuuch Live Show

      "The Hidden Track" by Kamilah Haywood Virtual Launch

      Author Kamilah Haywood reads from their fourth novel "The Hidden Track" at the virtual book launch in November 2021.

      International Writers' Workshop

      On Saturday, February 20, 2021 Toronto-based publishing and communications company Kya Publishing partnered with Nairobi, Kenya's Mutendei Writes, and Cleveland, USA's Elevated Waves to present a virtual writers workshop across continents. Featured writers include Mutendei Nabutete (Nairobi), Stacey Ann Berry (Toronto), Kamilah Haywood (Toronto), and Jameel Davis (Cleveland). 

       The following is a recording of the workshop's panel discussion and author question period. 

      Black History Month Panel (1 of 3)

      Ryerson University (Caribbean Students Association) // Feb 2017 

      Black History Month Panel (2 of 3)

      Ryerson University (Caribbean Students Association) // Feb 2017  

      Black History Month Panel (3 of 3)

      Ryerson University (Caribbean Students Association) // Feb 2017   

      TU Book Expo Promotion

      VIBE 105.5fm // July 2017

      Winnipeg

      Millennium Library, Winnipeg Public Library // 2017

      KWOODZ'S COMMUNITY APPEARANCES & EVENTS

      04/03/2022

      "Find Your Voice" Writing Workshop

      1:30pm

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      3:00pm

      56 Neilson Drive, Toronto

      Event Details

      04/03/2022

      "Find Your Voice" Writing Workshop

      For previously-convicted artists; participants guided through process to support healing practices and compose a writing piece for their por...

      Event Details

      1:30pm

      -

      3:00pm

      56 Neilson Drive, Toronto

      04/02/2022

      Confinement & Contagion Exhibition

      All day

      56 Neilson Drive, Toronto

      Event Details

      04/02/2022

      Confinement & Contagion Exhibition

      Writing featured in Myseum Toronto's Confinement & Contagion Exhibition, taking place from April 2 through April 13, 2022 as part of Myseum ...

      Event Details

      All day

      56 Neilson Drive, Toronto

      3/19/2022

      Workshop with Toronto Prisoners' Rights Project

      1pm EST

      -

      3pm

      Online

      Event Details

      3/19/2022

      Workshop with Toronto Prisoners' Rights Project

      Hosted by "Healing in Colour," this online panel for practitioners will discuss anti-carceral mental health. Details to follow! 

      1pm EST

      -

      3pm

      Online

      12/21/2021

      Winter Clothing Drive

      All day

      Toronto, Ontario

      Event Details

      12/21/2021

      Winter Clothing Drive

      Supporting the Toronto Prisoners' Rights Project, providing clothing to those who identify as men who have been recently released from Toron...

      Event Details

      All day

      Toronto, Ontario

      12/17/2021

      International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers in Toronto

      All day

      Toronto, Ontario

      Event Details

      12/17/2021

      International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers in Toronto

      Speaking at the community vigil for Maggie's Toronto.

      All day

      Toronto, Ontario

      More Events

      Chuuch Live Show

      Tune in to the weekly virtual talk show, "Chuuch Live Show" hosted by Kamilah Haywood, live on Instagram.

      Follow @ChuuchLiveShow on IG

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