Aiysha Sinclair is a Caribbean American Children's Book Author, Artist, and Storyteller. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Guyanese and Trinidadian parents. Her family moved to Southern California where she was raised and began her career in the performing arts. Her upbringing was deeply rooted in family tradition, spirituality and caribbean culture.  All of which helped shape her artistic lens.  Aiysha's work focuses on Black History, Folktales,  Fairytales, and Folk Songs. These themes have been an intricate part of her personal studies and career in film and stage for over 20 years. 

 

 Artist Statement:

"It is of great importance to me that my offerings in the art and literary world reflect a Black lens. I spend a lot of time gathering stories about heroic women, and enslaved Africans in America, the Caribbean, as well as Folk and Fairytales throughout the diaspora. These stories are haunting as well as up-lifting. I don't think I'll ever tire of learning from them. It is an honor to share my stories, and those of  my ancestors, whether that is through writing fairytales, mixed media, or creating dolls." 

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Aiysha Sinclair