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  Riding Toward Your People

  Willow Fitzgerald

  Willow Fitzgerald

  Willow Fitzgerald, raised on a ranch near Bozeman, Montana, developed a love for the land and horses, shaping her journey as an author and environmental advocate.

  Jul 21, 2025 • Culture
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  Stories Woven in Skin

  Ebony Lancaster

  Ebony Lancaster

  Ebony Lancaster, raised in a prosperous Dallas family, values academic excellence and civic engagement, influenced by her parents' successful careers.

  Jul 20, 2025 • Culture
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  The Necklace That Sparked a Revolution

  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.

  Jul 18, 2025 • Culture
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  The Messy Magic of Building Your Community

  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.

  Jul 14, 2025 • Culture
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  Maps Etched in Skin

  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.

  Jul 7, 2025 • Culture
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  The Beauty of Finding Where You Belong

  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.

  Jul 5, 2025 • Culture
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  Unlearning the Fairytale

  James Harrington

  James Harrington

  James Harrington, a rural West Virginia native from a coal mining family, emphasizes perseverance and community in his writing, blending regional traditions with universal themes.

  Jul 3, 2025 • Culture
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  The Myth of the Unbroken Circle

  Martin Garcia

  Martin Garcia

  Martin García, born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, cherishes family and cultural heritage, shaping his narrative voice and themes in his writing.

  Jul 2, 2025 • Culture
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  Riverdale Reverie, Beautifully Messy

  Daniel Fitzpatrick

  Daniel Fitzpatrick

  Daniel Fitzpatrick is a Toronto-based writer influenced by his multicultural upbringing and experiences in arts and culture, exploring themes of city living and identity.

  Jun 30, 2025 • Culture
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  Neon Jackets and Pancake Wisdom

  Aurora Vega

  Aurora Vega

  Aurora Vega, raised near Las Vegas, grew up in a family tied to the entertainment scene, experiencing both the glamor of the Strip and the warmth of local communities.

  Jun 30, 2025 • Culture
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  The Myth of the Latte-Sitcom Family

  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.

  Jun 28, 2025 • Culture
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  Mapping Life in a Coffee Shop

  Julianne Santos

  Julianne Santos

  Julianne Santos grew up in La Jolla, California, surrounded by the ocean, influenced by her mother’s marine biology career and her family's love for nature.

  Jun 26, 2025 • Culture