Young Writers

Here are some young or notable writers who have appeared on various podcasts:

1. Naomi Shihab Nye: An Arab American poet, editor, songwriter, and novelist, Naomi began writing at the age of six. She is the Young People's Poet Laureate through the Poetry Foundation and a professor of creative writing at Texas State University 1.

2. Scott H Young: Prolific writer and entrepreneur known for his innovative self-education challenges, such as mastering MIT's four-year computer science curriculum in twelve months and learning four languages in a year. He is an expert in effective learning strategies 2.

3. Maya Shanbhag Lang: Acclaimed writer known for her book "The Sixteenth of June" and memoir "What We Carry," Lang holds a PhD in Comparative Literature and has been a finalist for major writing awards 3.

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4. Kristen Roupenian: Writer known for her viral short story "Cat Person" and her short story collection "You Know You Want This." She holds a PhD in African literature from Harvard and an MFA from the University of Michigan 4.

5. Cathy Young: Russian-American journalist and cultural studies fellow at the Cato Institute, recognized for her writing on feminism, cultural issues, and Russia. She authored "Growing Up in Moscow: Memories of a Soviet Girlhood" 5.

6. Vashti Harrison: Writer, illustrator, and filmmaker known for her New York Times-bestselling children’s books "Little Leaders," "Little Dreamers," and "Little Legends." Her work is influenced by her Caribbean heritage and folklore 6.

7. Jamil Jivani: Author and community organizer dedicated to improving social mobility for young men. He wrote "Why Young Men? The dangerous allure of violent movements and what we can do about it" 7.

8. Esmé Wang: Acclaimed writer and NYT best-selling novelist known for "The Border of Paradise" and "The Collected Schizophrenias." She was named one of the Best of Young American Novelists by Granta Magazine in 2017 8.

These writers have made significant contributions to literature and have notable achievements in their respective fields.