A Weekend of Haitian Pride, Music & Stories: Celebrating OUR VODOU with Malou Beauvoir at Haitian Ladies Weekend 2026
What a memorable weekend in Washington, D.C.!
I was delighted to perform during the weekend's celebrations, including opening the 20th Signature Brunch with the Haitian national anthem. It was a meaningful moment to celebrate our heritage alongside such an inspiring community.
I was equally honored to be selected as one of four featured new authors for Dr. Solanges Vivens' Author's Corner, where I introduced the latest addition to my children's book series, OUR VODOU — Book 2: Haiti, Land of Mountains.
Thank you to the Haitian Ladies Network, the organizers, and everyone who stopped by to connect, listen, and discover the books!
What's New with OUR VODOU?
DISCOVER THE BOOKS!
The OUR VODOU children's book series continues to grow, with new editions, translations, and creative activities designed to help children and families discover Haiti's history, cultural heritage, and spiritual traditions.
OUR VODOU: A Vodou Bedtime Tale : Book 1 - Our journey begins with a grandmother's bedtime story exploring African ancestral roots, the Middle Passage, and the origins of Haiti.
Now available in three languages:
· English: OUR VODOU: A Vodou Bedtime Tale
· French: NOTRE VODOU: Un Petit Conte Vodou
· Haitian Creole: VODOU NOU: Yon Vwayaj Majik
OUR VODOU Book 2 - HAITI : Land of Mountains
The journey continues in Ayiti, the land of mountains…
Little Akiko arrives on the island with his mother, stepping into a world of breathtaking beauty, unfamiliar customs, and ancient wisdom.
The English edition is available now, with French and Haitian Creole editions scheduled for December 2026.
OUR VODOU Book 3 - The Fight for Freedom - Coming soon!
The journey continues with Akiko, now grown, as he introduces young readers to Boukman and Cécile Fatiman, two important figures associated with the historic Bois Caïman ceremony of 1791.
The world of OUR VODOU also comes alive through our standalone coloring books, featuring illustrations inspired by Book 1.
Available in English and Haitian Creole, each coloring book comes in two formats:
· Standard Edition: 8 × 10 inches
· Premium Edition: 8.5 × 11 inches
They make lovely gifts for young artists and curious mind
Why I created OUR VODOU ....
In these challenging times when over 350 000 Haitians holding a TPS (Temporary Protected Status) visa in the United States, are being threatened with deportation and falsely labeled as criminals, I believe it is important to counter the false narrative surrounding Haiti and her customs. I believe our children deserve stories that remind them about the richness of their heritage.
Through OUR VODOU, my hope is to make Haitian history and ancestral traditions more accessible to children and families, while encouraging curiosity, cultural pride, and respectful understanding of Vodou, a tradition that is so often misunderstood.
Every new book brings us one step closer to that mission.
Shop the editions on Amazon:
Visit www.ourvodou.com and follow @ourvodou on Instagram for updates.
Thank you for supporting this journey. Every book purchased, shared, or gifted helps bring these stories to another family.
With gratitude,
Malou Beauvoir
The world of OUR VODOU also comes alive through our standalone coloring books, featuring illustrations inspired by Book 1.
AWHvailEable in English and Haitian Creole, each coloring book comes in two formats:
· Standard Edition: 8 × 10 inches
· Premium Edition: 8.5 × 11 inches
They make lovely gifts for young artists and curious minds.
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