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Layla Bahmanziari

Layla Bahmanziari (zhe/they) is a writer and theater artist based in Chicago. They’re currently literary manager at First Floor Theater. They’re passionate about personal and unique stories, especially those giving dimension and voice to underrepresented Americans.
20 Graphic Novels Teens Cant Get Enough Of Ft Via Merchant

20 Graphic Novels Teens Can’t Get Enough Of

Graphic novels are loved by all ages, but their increasingly diverse coming-of-age stories make them particularly great for teens