Régine Théodat
About the Author
I write the stories I wish I had as a child. Growing up in the US, I always felt drawn to my Haitian culture, but didn't have the kind of access that would have helped me develop strong identity markers.
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I moved to Haiti in 2010, where I lived for 11.5 years. I had my daughter there. When I sought books for her that centered her culture, I didn't find many so I started writing them. With my sister we launched Isse & Lo where we make learn and play tools that center Caribbean Heritage.
I write stories inspired by Afro-Caribbean Folklore and Haitian culture. I heavily incorporate intentional bilingualism into my writing.
Through picture books and middle grade fiction, I create cultural blueprints that help children see themselves as brave, brilliant, and whole. And most importantly, their cultural stories as just as good as, rather than less than.
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​In every lifetime, if there are many, I always want to come back as Haitian person.
KidLit
I am the author of one bilingual picture book published through Isse & Lo, a heritage brand dedicated to creating playful learning tools that celebrate Haitian and Caribbean culture. I am also the creator of our Sounds of Haiti Board Book line.
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Alongside these published works, I have six picture book manuscripts, a middle grade novel, and a young adult novel in development. These projects expand my mission to place Haitian and Caribbean heritage into the hands of the next generation.
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I am currently seeking an agent to represent me and my work.
Op-Eds & Essays
Beyond children’s literature, I write about culture, justice, and liberation in essays and op-eds. My published work includes:
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Opinion: Hate against Haitian immigrants ignores how US politics pushed them here, USA Today, October 2, 2024 Read Here
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I Moved to Haiti to Help it Recover from the 2010 Earthquake, Violence Forced my Family to Flee
Boston Globe Magazine, July 8, 2022
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6 Tactics for Storytelling that Drive Behavior Change
Viamo Website, 2021 Read Here -
Overstand: Driving Haiti to the Brink and Back
Okay Africa, July 20, 2018 Read Here -
Annul Haiti Elections and Have Free Fair Elections
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 5, 2010 Read Here
Substack
I share essays, reflections, and abolitionist dreaming out loud on my Substack: HERE. It’s a space where I explore culture, motherhood, Haiti, and the everyday practice of building a liberated future.