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  Abuja in My Heartbeat

  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.

  Jun 26, 2025 • Culture
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  Mythmaking and the Maps We Follow

  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.

  Jun 26, 2025 • Culture
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  Champagne and Machetes

  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.

  Jun 26, 2025 • Culture
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  Ballads of East Nashville

  Savannah Ridge

  Savannah Ridge

  Savannah Ridge grew up in a musical family in East Nashville, inspired by storytelling through lyrics and the vibrant local culture surrounding her.

  Jun 25, 2025 • Culture
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  Catalyst in a Guayabera

  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.

  Jun 25, 2025 • Culture
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  Roots in the Wind

  Avery Townsend

  Avery Townsend

  Avery Townsend grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, exploring nature and nurturing a love for travel and storytelling while working at her family's lakeside resort.

  Jun 25, 2025 • Culture
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  Cobblestone Contradictions

  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.

  Jun 24, 2025 • Culture
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  Palm-Lined Paradox

  Becca Goldstein

  Becca Goldstein

  Becca Goldstein, raised in Beverly Hills, grew up in a Jewish family tied to the LA entertainment industry, attending film premieres and charity galas from an early age.

  Jun 23, 2025 • Culture
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  Cafecito and Chaos

  Raul Batista

  Raul Batista

  Raúl Batista is a Cuban American writer from Hialeah, Florida, known for his vivid storytelling and advocacy for literacy in underfunded communities.

  Jun 21, 2025 • Culture
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  Desert Heart, Dusty Roots

  Lila Reeves

  Lila Reeves

  Lila Reeves is a Santa Fe native, raised in a boutique gallery, immersed in the region's art and culture, fostering her creative spirit from a young age.

  Jun 20, 2025 • Culture
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  Cafecito Wisdom

  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.

  Jun 18, 2025 • Culture
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  Misty Mountains, Tangled Roots

  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.

  Jun 17, 2025 • Culture