Malou Beauvoir releases second OUR VODOU children's book

Malou Beauvoir has released the second book in her OUR VODOU children's series, expanding a multilingual project that introduces young readers to Haitian history, ancestral traditions and cultural pride. The book is available in English now, with French and Haitian Creole editions planned for January 2027.

Why it matters: - Malou Beauvoir’s OUR VODOU series is designed to introduce Haitian history and Vodou traditions to children in an accessible, family-friendly format. - The new book extends a cultural project that blends storytelling, illustration and heritage education for young readers. - The series adds multilingual access, which broadens its reach across Haitian and diaspora families.

What happened: - Haitian-American singer, songwriter, actress, designer and author Malou Beauvoir released OUR VODOU: A Vodou Bedtime Tale — Book 2: Haiti, Land of Mountains. - Modern Manbo published the illustrated children’s book. - Beauvoir introduced the book at Haitian Ladies Weekend: Igniting Our Power 2026, held Oct. 2-4 in Washington, D.C. - Beauvoir was one of four featured new authors at Dr. Solanges Vivens’ Author’s Corner. - Beauvoir also opened the event’s 20th Signature Brunch with a performance of the Haitian national anthem.

The details: - The new book follows young Akiko as he arrives in Ayiti with his mother. - The story presents mountains, customs and ancient wisdom as entry points into Haitian heritage. - The OUR VODOU series began with OUR VODOU: A Vodou Bedtime Tale. - The first book uses a grandmother’s bedtime story to introduce African ancestral roots, the Middle Passage and the origins of Haiti. - The first book is available in English, French and Haitian Creole. - The French edition is NOTRE VODOU: Un Petit Conte Vodou. - The Haitian Creole edition is VODOU NOU: Yon Vwayaj Majik. - Haiti, Land of Mountains is available in English now. - French and Haitian Creole editions are planned for January 2027. - A third book, OUR VODOU: A Vodou Bedtime Tale — Book 3: The Fight for Freedom, is planned for late November 2026. - The third book will continue Akiko’s journey as he grows older. - The upcoming story will introduce Boukman and Cécile Fatiman, figures associated with the Bois Caïman ceremony of 1791. - The collection also includes standalone coloring books in English and Haitian Creole in standard and premium formats. - The book is available in English through Amazon: the Amazon listing. - Readers can explore the full collection at the OUR VODOU website. - The project’s Instagram account is here.

Between the lines: - Beauvoir is using children’s publishing to frame Haitian identity as something to be learned early and shared across generations. - The series aims to present Vodou with respect, which positions the books as both cultural education and a response to common misunderstandings. - The multilingual rollout suggests a strategy to make the series usable in Haitian households across different language preferences. - The blend of music, literature and visual art reinforces Beauvoir’s broader cultural-advocacy work.

What's next: - French and Haitian Creole editions of Book 2 are scheduled for January 2027. - Book 3 is planned for late November 2026. - Beauvoir says the series will keep expanding to help children and families connect with Haitian history and ancestral traditions. - Readers can follow updates through the project’s website and social channels.

The bottom line: - Beauvoir is turning Haitian heritage into a growing children’s franchise, with new books, new languages and a clear educational mission.