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Mixed Messages Extra: Read an extract from Feast
A girl is born with an extraordinary gift, but her difference might be her curse. Meet Minha in this extract
 • Isabella Silvers
Catherine Kurtz: “I don’t like the idea that I need to be explained”
The artist and author on being a citizen of the world, unconventional women and why modern society isn't made for us
 • Isabella Silvers
Ashley Hickson-Lovence: “For ease, I wanted to be white. Now, I’m Black and proud”
The poet and author on storytelling, the histories in our skin and finding Ireland
 • Isabella Silvers and Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Rachel Khoo: "I’ve always questioned who I am and how that looks in any new environment"
The chef, presenter and author on feeling sure of herself, generous nourishment and ticking boxes on TV
 • Isabella Silvers and Rachel Khoo
Mixed Messages Extra: Ben Cajee on wanting to give back and learning to accept change
I sat down with the presenter and author to mark the release of his new children's book, The Panda-Badger
 • Isabella Silvers
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Annie Phillips: “Being mixed is simple to me – other people make it feel uneasy”
The Great British Sewing Bee winner on feeling at home, getting into percentages and her rich upbringing
 • Isabella Silvers
14 mixed book launches I’m excited about this spring
It’s a bumper time for your bookshelf
 • Isabella Silvers, Ela Lee, Callie Kazumi, Monika Radojevic, Louise Hare, and Lauren Kung Jessen
Mixed Messages
Mixed Messages
A weekly newsletter all about the mixed-race experience, with interviews by Isabella Silvers (White British and Punjabi)
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