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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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Charleston in My Heart
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.
Jan 26, 2025 • Culture
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Roots in the Noise
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.
Jan 26, 2025 • Culture
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Roots, Rivers, and the Art of Loving Where You're From
Leslie Woodruff
Leslie Woodruff
Leslie Woodruff, raised in Boise’s North End, comes from a family with Idaho roots, blending agricultural tradition with a creative spirit through her parents' craft brewery.
Jan 26, 2025 • Culture
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Rooted in Love, Little Havana Style
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.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture
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Roots, Romance, and the Rhythm of Jackson
Jackson Harcourt
Jackson Harcourt
Jax Harcourt grew up on a ranch near Jackson, guiding tourists and documenting wildlife, where his love for storytelling began.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture

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