Aubrey Clarke
Aubrey Clarke was born in Georgetown Guyana and immigrated to Canada as a young boy. Aubrey worked with children for a number of years. He also worked as a Youth Leader for the City of Toronto's Parks and Recreational Programs and as a Community Youth Leader and mentor at one of Toronto's largest churches.
Sam & Rita Burke, Aubrey's uncle and aunt were both educators and opened one of Canada's largest African / Caribbean and Multicultural bookstores called Burke’s Bookstore. That was where Aubrey fell in love with children's literature.
"Fly Little Blackbird Fly", was written in 1998 and published 2013.
Aubrey’s goal is to restore hope, build self-esteem and empower all those who hear his stories through the values, virtues and messages outlined.
The songs in the story, Fly Way Up High and It’s Not Over Until It’s Over were also written by Aubrey.
He is currently the owner of Envision Urban Media Sales and Marketing, working in the Radio and Broadcast Industry amongst other things.
The messages in his story are for all ages. He has spoken to thousands of students and teachers, leaving a heart filled impact.
A four year old child with a social anxiety disorder called Selective Mutism was healed through his story. She looked at her mom and said, "Mom does this mean if I try harder, I can speak at school."
A mother bought the book for her six year old but her sixteen year old daughter picked up the book and read it. She approached her mother that night and said, "Mom I am going to follow my dream to be a doctor again." Her mother broke down in tears.
These testimonies are why Aubrey does what he does.
Sam & Rita Burke, Aubrey's uncle and aunt were both educators and opened one of Canada's largest African / Caribbean and Multicultural bookstores called Burke’s Bookstore. That was where Aubrey fell in love with children's literature.
"Fly Little Blackbird Fly", was written in 1998 and published 2013.
Aubrey’s goal is to restore hope, build self-esteem and empower all those who hear his stories through the values, virtues and messages outlined.
The songs in the story, Fly Way Up High and It’s Not Over Until It’s Over were also written by Aubrey.
He is currently the owner of Envision Urban Media Sales and Marketing, working in the Radio and Broadcast Industry amongst other things.
The messages in his story are for all ages. He has spoken to thousands of students and teachers, leaving a heart filled impact.
A four year old child with a social anxiety disorder called Selective Mutism was healed through his story. She looked at her mom and said, "Mom does this mean if I try harder, I can speak at school."
A mother bought the book for her six year old but her sixteen year old daughter picked up the book and read it. She approached her mother that night and said, "Mom I am going to follow my dream to be a doctor again." Her mother broke down in tears.
These testimonies are why Aubrey does what he does.