Zaira Castillo believes every child should be loved, protected, and given the opportunity to flourish. “I have worked with and around children for many years, as a Sunday school teacher, in children’s church, as a youth leader, in youth camps, and as an ELL teacher. Children have intrinsic value, and I want all children to know that they are not alone; that there is someone greater who is with them and fighting for them. I want them to know that there is a purpose for their lives, and they were created to do great and wonderful things in this world.” 

This is Zaira’s heart and passion and what led her to write the comforting affirmations found in her children’s book, I Hope You Know… Affirmations for Children Facing Big Changes. 

Born in Nicaragua and immigrating to Canada with her family at age four, Zaira Castillo understands the struggles and fears children experience during changing times. Zaira knows the affirmations found in I Hope You Know… Affirmations for Children Facing Big Changes are what every child needs.

Zaira currently makes her home in beautiful British Columbia where she loves being around mountains, lakes, rivers, and beaches, camping and hiking with her husband and daughter.