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Perin Gurel discusses her journey in children's literature and the integration of academic research in her writing.

In the world of children's literature, the path to creativity often begins in unexpected places. For Perin Gurel, it was her daughter’s whimsical story idea that sparked the creation of her own middle grade novel, Laleh and the Language of the Birds. In this episode, we explore fascinating insights from Perin about her writing journey, the cultural significance behind her characters, and how she weaves scientific and academic research into her stories. For bonus content and info on upco...

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