Substacks recommended by Zefan

Recommended by Zefan

Unlocked: BIPOC Reads

By Locked In

Highlighting BIPOC writers and content creators, from the organizers of Locked In.

A publication I’ve built with fellow writers to elevate BIPOC creatives on Substack.

- Zefan

come in for tea

By Shivani Kumar

if you're in the area, stop by

Shivani's vivid poetry is at the center of everything that she writes. She'll leave you with complex emotions, comforting kinship, and a desire for more.

- Zefan

künstlerroaming

By kora 🌊

a travelogue & coming-of-age story. · essays and learnings from a year of backpacking across the world ·

Kora is the type of traveler that interests me, reflecting thoughtfully on how the places he’s going have pushed him to learn and grow.

- Zefan

Born Without Borders

By Nolan Yuma

The craft of nonconformity. Salir de las fronteras que impone tu mente.

Letters from a Muslim Woman

By Noha Beshir

I share honest experiences of life as Western Muslim through the lens of mental health, motherhood, faith, and the multi-generational immigrant experience.

Feels Like Home

By Alex Lewis

Writing about things I love & the people and moments that have shaped me

Every essay from Alex is an intimate conversation with the friend that you can't get enough of. It always feels like home.

- Zefan

i was cooking

By lala thaddeus

i was cooking features essays about the food service industry, critical travel pieces, and personal essays from yours truly ;) - Lala