Jennifer Chauhan, the executive director of Project Write Now, joins us as guest cohost today. Courtney and Jennifer interview Raakhee Mirchandani, a journalist, podcaster, mother, and children’s book author. Mirchandani’s latest release, My Diwali Light, is in bookstores now.

In this third episode of Season Four, we talk to Raakhee about working for school newspapers, finding personal storytelling powers, celebrating diverse identities and cultural traditions, and watching late-night television. Raakhee also regales us with a sumptuous list of food, film, and book recommendations.

PWN's Debut Review is hosted by Project Write Now, a nonprofit writing studio. Learn more at projectwritenow.org.