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Passion of X Poet Profiles: Grey Rain (Rebirth)

Meet Grey Rain, one of the Passion of X Featured Poets! Their piece is featured in Part 3: There Is A Moment. Passion of X is a visual anthology celebrating the joys of trans identity and gender nonconformity.

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Review: The Legendborn Cycle By Tracy Deonn

The Legenborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn is a tale of history, power and, in many ways, race. It’s a series loosely based on the King Arthur legend and has a lot of roots in the history of black slavery. Dhonielle Clayton, the New York Times bestselling author of The Belles describes it aptly- “...[the book] braids together Southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power, and self-discovery”.

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Review: Last Night At The Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Lily's identity as a Chinese American lesbian brings multiple dimensions to her experiences. The book follows her journey through navigating her identity, both as a Chinese American and as a young lesbian woman. The entire book is rich in themes of self-discovery, identity formation, and the challenges faced by marginalized individuals.

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Review Of Under The Udala Trees By Chinelo Okparanta

Set against the backdrop of the Nigerian-Biafran War, "Under the Udala Trees" incorporates elements of political unrest and conflict. We get to experience how the war affects the characters' lives and shapes their journeys through life.

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