Thank you Summer 2023 Interns!

  • Suparna Hande (left)

    Suparna studies at the University of Michigan double majoring in Creative Writing & Literature and Asian Studies. Her favorite books to read growing up were from the Geronimo Stilton series created by Elisabetta Dami! Suparna managed Story Shifters’ social media platforms. She hopes to publish her own books, making the stories she needed to read as a child!

  • Zoe Wright (center)

    Zoe studies at the University of Michigan majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN) with a minor in the Sociology of Health and Medicine. Her favorite books growing up were from the Fancy Nancy series written by Jane O’Connor. Zoe curated the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) posts weekly, conducted interviews for the Our Story blog, and created read-aloud videos for All A Story Can Do featured on our website. Zoe aspires to be a pediatric Physician’s Assistant to make people of color more comfortable and safe in the healthcare setting.

  • Bailey Newsome (right)

    Bailey studies at The University of Michigan pursuing a dual degree in Psychology and Art & Design. Her favorite books growing up were the Ms. Marvel Comic Book Series! Bailey worked on our "Keep Your Knowledge Fresh" posts, conducted interviews and wrote for the "Our Story Blog", and completed grants to help fund Story Shifters' mission! Bailey aims to work in Children's entertainment, using illustration as a tool for creating a sense of belonging in underrepresented communities through television, movies, and books!

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