Our Mission
Kreyòl and Beyond is a nonprofit literary collective dedicated to promoting Haitian culture and language through the creation, sharing, and distribution of beautifully crafted books. Our consortium of authors and educators is committed to preserving the rich tradition of Haitian storytelling by making books available in multiple languages, rooted in tradition, and told for the world. We celebrate and safeguard Haiti’s heritage through authentic storytelling, fostering collaboration, and ensuring accessibility to children everywhere.
Objectives
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Establish quality standards for multilingual books that feature the Haitian Creole language.
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Create a recognizable and trusted brand for readers, educators, and institutions.
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Pool resources for marketing, distribution, and participation in book fairs and events.
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Develop a supportive network for collaboration, funding, and professional growth.
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Advocate for the inclusion of Haitian cultural books in schools, libraries, and community programs.
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Partner with organizations to field-test and develop high-quality, culturally relevant materials.
Values
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Cultural Integrity: Honoring Haiti’s heritage through authentic storytelling.
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Collaboration: Building together in the spirit of konbit to strengthen our collective impact.
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Accessibility: Ensuring Haitian stories are available to children everywhere, in the languages they speak.
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Excellence: Upholding high literary, artistic, and linguistic standards.
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Preservation: Safeguarding and sharing the oral and written traditions of Haiti for future generations.
Founders
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Caroline Hudicourt (left) (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
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An esteemed Haitian educator and school director, with decades of leadership in literacy and curriculum development.
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Dr. Sara C. Mansbach (right) (Greenville, SC, USA)
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A literacy expert and advocate who has worked with Haitian educators and children since 2009, focusing on Creole books and inclusive learning environments.
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Geographic Advisor Contacts
Our network includes authors, educators, and advocates across Haiti, the United States, Canada, and France.
For regional collaborations and outreach, contact our local advisors:
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Haiti:
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Caroline Hudicourt
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+509-4707-0914
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United States:
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Dr. Marcelle D. Lissade
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Dlissade@hotmail.com
+1 267-981-0360
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