Xian Mao
Issue: Volume 9Bio: Xian Mao grew up in Salt Lake City but always gets nostalgic for Beijing when it rains. At college, they found their poetic voice via spoken word, where they learned to challenge systems of oppression through authentic writing. They are a current medical student at Johns Hopkins University, and in their free time enjoy writing, playing video games, and knitting.
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2020 Mixed media illustration, "Roses and Baobabs"