Yolanda T. Marshall is a Guyanese born, Canadian author of
"Keman's First Carnival," "Sweet Sorrel Stand," "A Piece of Black Cake for Santa," "Miles Away in the Caribbean," and "
My Soca Birthday Party: with Jollof Rice and Steel Pans," which made CBC's Best Picture Books list 2020. This author resides in Canada and is dedicated to writing children's books celebrating
African/Caribbean children and cultures.