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Layla Abdullah-Poulos
@laylawriteslove - Reviewer
Layla Abdullah-Poulos
@laylawriteslove - Reviewer
I have a B.A. in Historical Studies and Literature, an M.A. in Liberal Studies, and an AC in Women and Gender Studies. I am an adjunct instructor, wri... more
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About me
I have a B.A. in Historical Studies and Literature, an M.A. in Liberal Studies, and an AC in Women and Gender Studies. I am an adjunct instructor, writer and content editor. I have a strong background in literary criticism and have been reviewing books for several years.
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📚45 books read per year
🏆20 submissions per year
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