In this episode of Characters Like Us, I talk with children’s and young adult author Maya Prasad about representation in literature and what it means to write beyond one-dimensional portrayals of identity.

We discuss creating complex, multidimensional characters, writing multiple perspectives, and why meaningful representation is about more than inclusion—it’s about complexity.

✨ In this episode:

• Representation in literature
• Writing diverse and inclusive stories
• South Asian identity in fiction
• Character development and multiple perspectives

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