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We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2023 Short Forms Contest. A huge congratulations to the following three authors whose brief and beautiful works were handpicked by esteemed judge, Tsering Yangzom Lama. We won’t keep you waiting any longer: here they are! — FIRST PLACE: Zigsa Tells Her Story,by Rimi B Chatterjee Rimi B. […]
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