Hala Alyan is a poet, novelist, memoirist, and clinical psychologist whose literary work explores generational and familial trauma, Palestinian history, and motherhood.

Roxane Gay is an internationally acclaimed essayist, novelist, and cultural critic. Her work has won Lambda Literary Awards, an Eisner Award, and multiple PEN awards.

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Amber Tamblyn is an acclaimed author, actress, director, and political organizer. She’s earned Emmy, Golden Globe, and Independent Spirit Award nominations for her work in TV and film.

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