When Jessica Carmichael isn't writing, she enjoys bingeing new series, capturing her friends on film and discovering new food joints. You can also find her nose deep in diverse novels she wishes she had growing up. A proud Ghanaian-Bajan born and raised in the city above Toronto, Jessica is passionate about writing and reading stories that depict the wonderful yet complex tales of Black people. She is a published sports journalist and her piece on a former women's rugby player, who put her playing aspirations on hold to pursue a career in athletic therapy, was recognized by U SPORTS and The Globe and Mail as the story of the year in 2019.