All-American Story

We celebrate ALL Americans and publish works created by American immigrants and 1st- and 2nd-gen Americans, a place to connect. Visit All-Americanstory.com to learn how to be involved.

American filmmaker, playwright and composer. His film, ALL THE RAGE is widely considered a hallmark of the Indie Queer Cinema movement of the 1990s. OFF SOCIAL MEDIA SINCE 2022.

Writer, concerned citizen.

Pushcart nominee & Temple University Professor Lisa Grunberger's work has appeared in The New York Times, Newsday, The Southern Review. Me and My Makers: A Memoir of Genes, Jews and Love is almost complete. She moonlights as a Yoga teacher.

Gabrielle Donnelly, author of the humorous blog theimmigrantchronicles.substack.com, is a writer and incurable giggler who was born and raised in London and now lives in Los Angeles, where she intends most firmly to stay.

Producer, All-American Story, author, ghostwriter, editor, writing teacher

The storytelling of Andeana Hats, Mayu Mission, & Laura Grier Travel, exploring artisan craftsmanship, community impact, and intentional travel through a global lens. Dedicated to intentional creativity, meaningful impact, and the art of journeying.

Pat Benincasa is a Minnesota artist, podcaster, and video maker. Her work has received national and international recognition. She hosts the podcast, Fill To Capacity.

actor, director, producer, storytelling coach

I am a multi-talented singer-actress and filmmaker who uses her talents to share the stories of people who don't have a voice.

Julia Halprin Jackson is a parent, writer and editor based in Northern California.

Oliver is a proud dad, gives of his time to his community to uplift others, and brings equity in STEM access to underserved communities. He believes that together we can make special things happen.

Leila Elihu is a proud native Angeleno who has written for Time Out Los Angeles and spent nearly a decade working in comedy. She is also a devoted cat mom to Baby the Kid and Binx and is writing a collection of personal essays.

muslim, immigrant, brown, & woman. also an award-winning author.

Acclaimed Immigration Lawyer, Blogger, Advocate & Creative Problem-Solver

I write about identity, inheritance, and the layered experience of being human. I explore the space between cultures through fiction and creative nonfiction, telling stories that connect generations and strangers.

Hafeez Lakhani was born in Hyderabad, India, and raised in Florida. He has received fellowships from PEN and the Center for Fiction, and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. His novel, Abundance, is a People Magazine Most Anticipated Book of 2026

Toba Adina-Jao is the author of Me, Mommy, Mantu, and Me, Mommy, Bolani. Heartfelt children's books that celebrates Afghan culinary traditions and the joy of family connection.