Hey Asterisks, it’s been a while! We’re so excited to share Part 2 of our "Litany of Self-Care Lessons" series (alliteration ftw!). If you're a young writer, high school/college student, or general human being who is struggling to find motivation during the pandemic -- never fear, Ad Aster is here! In this episode, you'll learn our top 10 self-care tips to improve your mental health, productivity, and overall happiness during COVID-19 and beyond. Join hosts Maddy, Nafira, and Caroline as they describe their personal journeys with self-care and celebrate the unparalleled joy of dancing in the street!💃 

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Welcome to Ad Aster’s third episode, and join as we discuss the importance of self-care not only as writers, but as youth living in these strange and usual times. This week we welcome our first guest Meera Dasgupta, the U.S National Youth Poet Laureate! As an avid spoken word artist and the youngest/first Asian-American National Youth Poet Laureate, Meera’s performances have been featured by PBS, Apple, the Apollo, the United State of Young Women, and many more. Listen to us interview Meera about her self-care tips as a youth writer and activist, as well as our own tips on how to take care of your well-being. Stay tuned for Part 2 of our self-care series! 

Self Care Playlists :) Caroline’s Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WT4U6Po4VBhG5f3tFqJJf?si=6ZsFMIHpThK9JrIhjjz8ew

Maddy's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0igdb4TYlgPmCRjJOKzdP0?si=w-KQsx6BT7ydS0CbqGV4xg

Join your hosts Celine, Hesandi, Caroline, and Liz as we discuss our unique experiences with culture as both minorities and majorities in our respective countries! Topics range from the importance of cultural representation in media and literary curriculum, to how culture impacts our writing, to how you can build your own cultural awareness and competence. 

Be sure to check out Liz and Caroline's organizations! 

Bridge to Literacy --> Instagram: @bridgetoliteracy | Website: https://bridgetoliteracy.com/ 

The World in Us --> Instagram: @the_world_in_us | Website: https://linktr.ee/theworldinus

Introducing our podcast Ad Aster, an offshoot of Aster Lit! Come aboard as we traverse the creative universe together, interview published authors, and share our experiences as young writers from around the world. Stay tuned for the first episode!

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