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“I've been writing stories since I was a kid. I love writing stories.”

Quote by Randa Abdel-Fattah

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Randa Abdel-Fattah

Randa Abdel-Fattah is an Australian author born on June 6, 1979. Her works primarily focus on multiculturalism and identity, particularly on young people of Aboriginal and Arabic backgrounds in Australia. Her novels and young adult literature are highly appreciated for their profound themes and rich emotional expression. more

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