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Roots, Revelations, and a Dash of Chaos
Isabela Martinez
Isabela Martinez
Isabela Martínez, born to Cuban immigrants in Miami's Little Havana, values cultural traditions and celebrates her heritage through storytelling and the arts.
Feb 11, 2025 • Culture
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Between Cafecitos and Dualities
Isabela Martinez
Isabela Martinez
Isabela Martínez, born to Cuban immigrants in Miami's Little Havana, values cultural traditions and celebrates her heritage through storytelling and the arts.
Feb 11, 2025 • Culture
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Stories Baked into the Soul
Caroline Hensley
Caroline Hensley
Caroline Hensley, raised in Montgomery, Alabama, grew up in a family of educators, fostering her passion for storytelling and social justice from an early age.
Feb 10, 2025 • Culture
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Cuentos We Carry
Ileana Santos
Ileana Santos
Ileana Santos, born in Houston’s East End to a Cuban-Mexican family, grew up surrounded by lively conversation, home-cooked meals, and Latin music.
Feb 9, 2025 • Culture
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Bridgewalking
Julian Carmichael
Julian Carmichael
Julian Carmichael, born in Brooklyn Heights, grew up in a culturally rich environment, fostering his passion for literature and the arts from a young age.
Feb 9, 2025 • Culture
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Threads of Memory, Rhythm, and Resilience
Ebony Johnson
Ebony Johnson
Ebony Johnson, raised in Charleston's Gullah Geechee heritage, was inspired by family stories and local history, shaping her passion for cultural exploration in her writing.
Feb 8, 2025 • Culture
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Dancing Between Worlds
Harriet Ojo
Harriet Ojo
Harriet Ojo, from Abuja, Nigeria, grew up in a family that valued education and community service, shaping her commitment to social issues and storytelling.
Feb 7, 2025 • Culture
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Willow, Wobbles, and the Weight of a Name
Willow Ko
Willow Ko
Willow Ko grew up in Vancouver, surrounded by her family's café, which reflected the city's multicultural essence and her parents' Hong Kong roots.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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Crowned in Conversation
Malik Okoro
Malik Okoro
Malik Okoro, born in Lagos and raised in Brooklyn, writes contemporary romantic fiction influenced by his diverse upbringing and cultural experiences.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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Shaped by the Letters
Harper Sinclair
Harper Sinclair
Harper Sinclair, raised in a progressive East Austin home, is a program director focused on social change, arts education, and community engagement.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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The Shape of Your Name
DeAndre Holloway
DeAndre Holloway
DeAndre Holloway, a Chicago native, grew up in a middle-class family. He is an acclaimed author and advocate for urban storytelling, deeply rooted in his city's culture.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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The Poetry of Your Name
Kaylee Harrington
Kaylee Harrington
Kaylee Harrington grew up in Myrtle Beach, helping at her parents' café. Her love for reading flourished amidst the tourism-driven environment of the Grand Strand.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture

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