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A Look at Young Authors

In this episode Jenny Ostrowick talks to Katryst Chari about what is means to be a young author in South Africa. Katryst has a short story published in a book called 'Social Justice Stories: viruses, villains, victims & victors'. She
shares valuable insight about how to overcome common challenges as an author and shares her literary journey with us.
19 Apr 2023 English South Africa Education · Society & Culture

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