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Blossoming Through the Fence
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About Minja
Minja Utahna Gaines (she/her) is from Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. Writing about nature and family in both creative nonfiction and fiction is what she enjoys most. As a student at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM, she has discovered the world of graphic narrative and wants to incorporate more of it into her work. Minja is currently working toward a BFA in Creative Writing.
Among the Petals: A Chapbook
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