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  Dominoes and Daring Beginnings

  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 16, 2025 • Life
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  Living the Beautiful Blur

  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.

  Mar 16, 2025 • Life
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  Edge of the Glacier

  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.

  Mar 16, 2025 • Life
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  Figuring It Out as You Go

  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.

  Mar 15, 2025 • Life
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  Lost and Found in the Questions

  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 15, 2025 • Life
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  Writing My Way Through Life

  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.

  Mar 15, 2025 • Life
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  Treading the Shifting Currents

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft, raised in Bar Harbor, grew up near Acadia National Park, nurturing her passion for nature and writing inspired by her park ranger father.

  Mar 15, 2025 • Life
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  The Brushstrokes of Being

  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.

  Mar 14, 2025 • Life
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  My Job Isn’t All Sandcastles and Sunsets

  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.

  Mar 14, 2025 • Life
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  Untangling the Beautiful Chaos

  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.

  Mar 14, 2025 • Life
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  Messy Magic of Starting Anew

  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.

  Mar 13, 2025 • Life
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  Glass Hearts, Open Roads

  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.

  Mar 13, 2025 • Life