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  Paddling Toward the Unknown

  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.

  Mar 24, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Delight of Unexpected Doors

  Briar Montgomery

  Briar Montgomery

  Briar Montgomery, raised in Napa Valley, grew up in a wine-centric family, immersing herself in global wine culture from an early age.

  Mar 23, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Writing That Keeps Me Alive

  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.

  Mar 23, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Beautiful Power of Asking

  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.

  Mar 22, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Words That Remade Me

  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.

  Mar 22, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Words That Find Us

  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.

  Mar 22, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Jump Anyway

  Ebony Lancaster

  Ebony Lancaster

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

  Mar 22, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Tidepools and Triumph

  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.

  Mar 21, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Shape of What's Next

  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.

  Mar 21, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Life’s Best Surprises Start With Curiosity

  Zahra Ahmed

  Zahra Ahmed

  Zahra Ahmed, born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Paris, blending Egyptian traditions with French culture, shaping her bicultural identity.

  Mar 20, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Dancing with Doubt

  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.

  Mar 20, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Dancing with My First Byline

  Ileana Santos

  Ileana Santos

  Ileana Santos, born in Houston’s East End to a Cuban-Mexican family, grew up surrounded by lively conversation, home-cooked meals, and Latin music.

  Mar 20, 2025 • Inspiration