Maya Prasad on Writing Beyond Stereotypes

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 literatureWriting diverse and inclusive storiesSouth Asian identity in fictionCharacter development and multiple perspectives📚 Follow Maya on Instagram @msmayaprasad and check out all her books on the Characters Like Us Bookshop!📖 Follow Characters Like Us on Instagram @characterslikeuspod and host Geetanshi @gee.tan.shi.If you enjoy Characters Like Us, here are a few ways to support the show:📚 Buy books through our Bookshop💌 Subscribe on Substack for new episodes and reflections🤝 Join our Patreon for behind-the-scenes contenSubscribe for more conversations on inclusive storytelling and diverse books.Business Email: [email protected] by Hafijur Rahman from Pixabay. Sound Effects from Pixabay.