Sole’s Mom

In Sole’s Mom, Isabelle Camille shares her heart-wrenching yet triumphant journey as her daughter Sole transitions to her son Sky. This deeply moving memoir captures the challenges and ultimate triumph of love over societal expectations and personal fears.

Isabelle offers a candid look at her fears, misconceptions, and her path to understanding and embracing her child’s true self. As a Haitian-American mother, she intertwines cultural nuances and the experiences of being a Black family navigating gender identity. Isabelle delves into societal pressures and the additional complexities of addressing cultural stigmas within the Haitian-American and Black communities.

Through personal anecdotes, reflections, and insights, Isabelle provides a roadmap for other parents facing similar journeys. Her story is a powerful reminder that acceptance and love can overcome fear and misunderstanding, paving the way for a more inclusive world. Sole’s Mom underscores the enduring strength of familial love and the transformative power of acceptance, offering hope and understanding for those navigating the complexities of gender identity.

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Isabelle Camille

Isabelle Camille is an accomplished educator with over thirty-four years of experience at Miami-Dade County Public Schools and as an adjunct professor at Miami Dade College. With a bachelor of science in chemistry from the University of Florida and a master of education in science teacher education from Florida International University, her commitment to education and her impactful work have earned her recognition, including being an honored listee in Marquis Who’s Who in America (2024).

Fluent in French and Haitian Creole, Isabelle is also passionate about community outreach, curriculum development, and educational technology. Her personal journey with her transgender child has transformed her into a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, actively participating in support groups and working closely with organizations like the YES Institute to promote awareness and empathy for transgender individuals and their families. Isabelle’s dedication to fostering inclusive and understanding environments both in her professional and personal life underscores her commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

ISABELLE CAMILLE

Sole’s Mom

Isabelle Camille

HAITIAN AUTHORS

Expanding the Literary Treasures of Haiti

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Daniel writes award-winning novels of Haitian History in a story telling genre that brings characters to life in the factual history of Haiti. His stories are riveting, chronicling the pre and post-colonial periods of Haiti.

Daniel J.D. Bayard

Lyonel Gerdes

Lyonel has published a trilogy of memoirs – Les Cayes, Haiti…, Port-au-Prince, Haiti…, and Miami, Florida… — which chronicle his life from his early years in Haiti to his experiences as an immigrant in the United States.

Jean-Bernard Bayard

Jean-Bernard was born in Haiti and moved to New York in 1964. While assimilating into the foreign culture of his adopted country, he felt compelled to delve into his own culture to better understand himself. Edited by wife Pat.

Alexandra is an artist, author, and educator with a master’s in Waldorf Education. She founded Mindful Art, a nonprofit blending mindfulness, ecology, and the arts. She also leads La Lettre, a French literary group.

Alexandra Jeanty-Leclrec

Mayse felt compelled to write about Haiti’s true story, and to break the chain of silence so the present and future generations may stand proud of their Haitian Heritage.

Maryse Denis

Mireille describes the events leading up to the destruction of many neighbor-hoods, as well as the loss of countless lives.

Mireille Sylvain-David

It’s from her rich literary background that she found her own motivation and inspiration to become a writer.

Irsa Vieux - Chassagne

Isabelle Camille is an accomplished educator with over thirty-four years of experience at Miami-Dade County Public Schools and as an adjunct professor at Miami Dade College.

Isabelle Camille

ISABELLE CAMILLE

Sole’s Mom

Isabelle Camille

HAITIAN AUTHORS

Expanding the Literary Treasures of Haiti

Our Haitian Authors have a story to tell. Click and Learn more

Daniel writes award-winning novels of Haitian History in a story telling genre that brings characters to life in the factual history of Haiti. His stories are riveting, chronicling the pre and post-colonial periods of Haiti.

Daniel J.D. Bayard

Lyonel Gerdes

Lyonel has published a trilogy of memoirs – Les Cayes, Haiti…, Port-au-Prince, Haiti…, and Miami, Florida… — which chronicle his life from his early years in Haiti to his experiences as an immigrant in the United States.

Jean-Bernard Bayard

Jean-Bernard was born in Haiti and moved to New York in 1964. While assimilating into the foreign culture of his adopted country, he felt compelled to delve into his own culture to better understand himself. Edited by wife Pat.

Alexandra is an artist, author, and educator with a master’s in Waldorf Education. She founded Mindful Art, a nonprofit blending mindfulness, ecology, and the arts. She also leads La Lettre, a French literary group.

Alexandra Jeanty-Leclrec

Mayse felt compelled to write about Haiti’s true story, and to break the chain of silence so the present and future generations may stand proud of their Haitian Heritage.

Maryse Denis

Mireille describes the events leading up to the destruction of many neighbor-hoods, as well as the loss of countless lives.

Mireille Sylvain-David

It’s from her rich literary background that she found her own motivation and inspiration to become a writer.

Irsa Vieux - Chassagne

Isabelle Camille is an accomplished educator with over thirty-four years of experience at Miami-Dade County Public Schools and as an adjunct professor at Miami Dade College.

Isabelle Camille

Our Haitian Authors have a story to tell.
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