Kaira Evans is a junior at Academy for Young Writers. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York by parents that are both from the Caribbean. Her mother is from Trinidad, and her father is from Jamaica. However, she is more passionate about her Trinidadian side. She says that if she could go to any place in the world, she would go to Trinidad. “There are a lot of opportunities there,” she said. Another thing that Kaira appreciates about Trinidad is its food. Her favorite Trinidadian foods are oxtail and curry chicken. Kaira is a dedicated member of the National Honor Society and GSA.