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The Poetry in Your Name
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed, born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Paris, blending Egyptian traditions with French culture, shaping her bicultural identity.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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The Symphony of Your Name
Celeste Harrington
Celeste Harrington
Celeste Harrington, raised in Savannah's historic district, is inspired by her architect father and pianist mother, fostering her love for art, literature, and Southern Gothic heritage.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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The Melody of Your Name
Yuan Li
Yuan Li
Yuan Li, an only child from Beijing, grew up in a literary household. She studied Creative Writing at Peking University and explores themes of romance in her writing.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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Like the Opera, but Not the Tragedy
Carmen Delgado
Carmen Delgado
Carmen Delgado, born in Santiago, Chile, grew up in a musical home. She is a writer and editor focused on cross-cultural relationships and modern urban life.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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Resonance of a Name
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 4, 2025 • Culture
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Call Me By My Name
Marcus Chambers
Marcus Chambers
Marcus Chambers grew up in a Jamaican American household in D.C., where his parents worked hard to provide opportunities while honoring their Caribbean roots.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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The Name’s the Game
Veronica St. Claire
Veronica St. Claire
Veronica St. Claire, raised in Manhattan's Upper East Side, comes from an art-centric family and has built a career in art criticism and cultural explorations.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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Name Drop
Christo Valente
Christo Valente
Chris Valente, raised in Santa Barbara, grew up in a philanthropic family. He now writes novels and essays blending ecology with personal stories in Santa Monica.
Feb 4, 2025 • Culture
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The Octopus That Changed Everything
Dimitri Laskaris
Dimitri Laskaris
Dimitri Laskaris, born in Athens to restaurateurs, grew up in a vibrant environment rich in debates on politics, food, and philosophy, shaping his insights and writing style.
Jan 28, 2025 • Culture
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Anchored by the Tides of Nantucket
Oliver Wentworth
Oliver Wentworth
Oliver Wentworth, a Nantucket native, grew up in a family inn, exploring the island's maritime history and crafting stories inspired by its whaling past.
Jan 26, 2025 • Culture
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Montreal: A Love Letter in Layers
Juliette Bouchard
Juliette Bouchard
Juliette Bouchard, a Montreal native from a bilingual family, is a novelist known for exploring language, identity, and Quebec culture through her literature.
Jan 26, 2025 • Culture
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Lessons from Tokyo’s Neon Heart
Rina Tanaka
Rina Tanaka
Rina Tanaka grew up in suburban Tokyo, influenced by her professor father and floral designer mother, fostering a love for art, culture, and meaningful discussions.
Jan 26, 2025 • Culture

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