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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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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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