Julia Leigh

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Toni Morrison

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Impact

Professional

Through Morrison, Leigh has expanded her circle of acquaintances. She has met literary figures such as acclaimed novelist Mary Gordon at Princeton and New York University.

Personal

“When I was writing my first book,” Leigh says, “my career path was just one metre long: the distance from my bed to my desk. It was valuable to interact with someone who has crafted a life as a writer. See it’s possible!”