Resha Ali

Resha Ali has been an educator at the secondary school level for the past 18 years.Writing children’s books has always been a dream which was birthed since childhood where she spent years writing her own stories and poems. This was inspired by the rich storytelling tradition in her mother’s side of the family.

Her unique narrative voice shines through in her newly released children’s book “Trevor the Golden Tree Frog” which explores issues of identity with themes that are applicable not just for children but also parents, educators and older siblings.

Ali is a wife, mother and educator, who has always been passionate about wildlife conservation and inclusion for all groups of children. These are themes that she manages to marry quite successfully in “Trevor the Golden Tree Frog”. The plot encourages children to feel confident in their individual uniqueness (whether this relates to race, being differently abled, neurodivergent, on the spectrum, etc.,) and to be fiercely proud of who they are. This book also encourages the celebration of those that they may consider to be “different” from them.

Additionally, the story is set in the El Tucuche Mountain in Trinidad and features endangered species as its characters. It is hoped that this sparks a conversation with children about environmental conservation and treasuring our local wildlife.

Resha possesses a BA and MA in Literatures in English as well as a Dip. Ed. from the UWI, St. Augustine. She can usually be found enjoying family time, nature, painting or journaling when she isn’t writing.