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The world is diverse and complicated, he's not trying to represent all Syrians, he's just sharing his own experience. He's being honest about his own life and that doesn't invalidate the AMA. I mean, for me, it's interesting to see that upper middle class life continues to function in a war-torn country.

Nowadays you should test with 23andme plus upload to WeGene and GedMatch. (those two are free uploads.)

There’s also an Asia Adoption DNA group on Fb you should join :) And many other Facebook groups for birth parent searches more specifically - just search keywords till you find what will be helpful for you. Depending on what country you’re from there are probably lots of resources out there.

Hi Mike! Thank you for Avatar - it was my whole life from premiere to finale - that is, ages 11 to 16 of my childhood! I used to own a little website called airbender.net and poured my heart and soul into it. (I don't own it anymore.) My social life revolved around Avatar - skyping with "online friends" after episode premieres, going on deviantart and livejournal and forums and reading and writing fanfiction and theorizing about what would happen in the next season... It's hard to explain just how profoundly your show influenced my formative years!!!

I can't wait to read Rebel Genius! You've done animated TV, comics, and now kids' lit - what are your favorite or least favorite things about the different mediums you've worked in? What was exciting about writing Rebel Genius?

Bonus question - what has been your favorite interaction with TLA/LOK fandom? Any particular memories of fanart, cosplays, or just interactions with fans at cons that stand out to you? Were you surprised by the intensity of the Zutara shippers back in the day?!