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  Scars and the Stories They Leave Behind

  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.

  Jul 23, 2025 • Life
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  Unraveling the Silence

  Celeste Harrington

  Celeste Harrington

  Celeste Harrington, raised in Savannah's historic district, is inspired by her architect father and pianist mother, fostering her love for art, literature, and Southern Gothic heritage.

  Jul 23, 2025 • Life
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  The Sweet Spot of Belonging

  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.

  Jul 23, 2025 • Life
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  Crossing the Unsteady Bridge

  Jackson Harcourt

  Jackson Harcourt

  Jax Harcourt grew up on a ranch near Jackson, guiding tourists and documenting wildlife, where his love for storytelling began.

  Jul 21, 2025 • Life
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  Owning My Own Timeline

  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 21, 2025 • Life
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  Proof You’ve Lived

  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.

  Jul 19, 2025 • Life
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  Woven Through the Wounds

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf, raised on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, values indigenous traditions and communal care in her writing and cultural work.

  Jul 18, 2025 • Life
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  The Art of Finding Where You Fit

  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 18, 2025 • Life
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  Carved by Life

  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.

  Jul 16, 2025 • Life
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  Slowly Finding Where You Belong

  Miles Chapin

  Miles Chapin

  Miles Chapin grew up in Boulder in a progressive, environmentally conscious family, with a passion for nature and community engagement from an early age.

  Jul 16, 2025 • Life
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  Proof of Life, Love, and Lessons

  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.

  Jul 14, 2025 • Life
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  Saying Yes to What Matters

  Gray McAllister

  Gray McAllister

  Gray McAllister, raised in Telluride, grew up on a family ranch, fostering a love for the outdoors and writing about his trail adventures amidst the San Juan Mountains.

  Jul 13, 2025 • Life