SAMARRA ST. HILAIRE is a pediatric occupational therapist and author. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she now resides in Orlando, Florida, with her family. Her debut novel, Brushed Between Cultures (E.C.H.P. Occupational Therapy Services), was self-published and released in July 2024. In February 2025, it won a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens, an honor beyond her wildest dreams. As an indie author, receiving such a prestigious award is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and the courage to dream beyond your past and present circumstances.
