Stacey ROBINSON
Writer & Music Lover (She/Her)
Stacey Robinson established Toronto-based Kya Publishing in 2007 and coordinates the creation, promotion, and production of novels, events for writers, and services for artists and organizations.
In 2014 Stacey founded the Toronto Urban Book Expo (a book fair designed to showcase and promote Black writers/authors, featuring a live DJ). The event received support from the Toronto Public Library and the Toronto Arts Council, and hosted 100+ author vendors from Canada and the U.S.A. The TU Book Expo team has now expanded to provide writers' workshops.
Stacey holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Studies from the University of Windsor, a Master of Arts (MA) in Communications from Wayne State University (Detroit), and a post-graduate diploma in Publishing from Toronto's Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) . She is committed to encouraging continuing education and related resources for Black students through Kya Publishing.
A music lover and instrumentalist, Stacey trained through the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano (Grade 9 Performance) and music theory. She enjoys attending and documenting music festivals, Caribbean carnivals, and concerts, listening to live DJs, and experimenting with music production and songwriting.
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST | 2010 - Present
Supports individuals and organizations in communications planning and processes.
AUTHOR | 2008 - Present
Writer (and publisher) of ten Toronto-based fiction novels and short story collections.
JOURNALIST | 2001 - Present
Creator of written feature, arts/entertainment, and news content for print, social media, and digital platforms.
COMMUNITY [ARTS] SUPPORTER | 1997 - Present
Member of organizations and participant in initiatives (volunteer, or employee) dedicated to uplifting youth and/or celebrating and presenting the arts: Black Youth Taking Action (Windsor), Black Student Union (Windsor), CJAM 91.5fm (Windsor), Urban Music Association of Canada (Toronto), Toronto Revellers Cultural Association (Toronto Caribbean Carnival), Linkage Movement (Toronto), VIBE 105.5fm (Toronto), Riddim Fit Cultural Arts (Ajax), Nia Centre for the Arts (Toronto), and the OACAS' One Vision One Voice (Toronto).
MUSIC TEACHER | 1995 - 2015
Instructor of lessons in music theory and piano for all ages; designed individual programs and tools.
