Writing

In book one of the “What (Race) Are We” series, Ivorian-American Muslim author Papatia Feauxzar introduces readers to Nouredine on his first day of preschool. The boy, an only child, is elated to be around so many other kids — until one of his schoolmates asks him: “What are you!?”

“There’s nothing more enticing than traveling to distant lands, meeting new people and exchanging a piece of my life with them. It makes one immortal!” – John, Yuujou finalist

Japanese-American musician Mitski has resisted a single definition throughout her career.  Moving her way through genres and eras, Mitski has experimented with orchestral strings, punk, pop and indie rock. Her sonic variety may be a representation of her growth and […]

Learning a new language requires motivation, many mistakes, repetition and energy. The region where I live, Andalucía, has a very strong accent. Spanish words that I have known since elementary school became foreign to me until I was able to […]

Remembering Fall: As a Third Culture Kid, for as long as I can remember, fall has been my favorite season. Something about the overcast skies and the way the air suddenly smells crisp always strikes me as comforting. I love […]

Matt Minich has been editing and writing content for more than 10 years now. Currently, he works as the editorial director for Shoulders of Giants. The company is a digital space with a selective team of journalists and coaches that […]

“I’m not a TCK myself.  I grew in the same house all my life,” as Lillian Small clarified. Even so, the life of Lillian Small is filled with diversity. Not as a traditional Third Culture Kid (TCK), her diverse experiences were […]