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Audrey Wang is a writer and artist from central Oklahoma. She has been writing since early childhood, but only began to take up poetry in the past year. Her work has been published or is forthcoming in Just Poetry, Hot Pot Magazine, and others. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, tending to animals, and reading.

China, more frequently known as "Cas", is a Filipino-Chinese writer currently residing in the Philippines. She is the 72nd Associate Editor for HEIGHTS Ateneo, the official literary and artistic publication for her university. Her works have been published in Aster Lit, The Kintsugi Journal, and Paraluman Zine. Often, her poems find their foundation in past experiences as a way for her to make sense of them. Aside from writing, China likes to jog, discover local cafés, and watch films in her downtime.

Lila Gedonius is a girl living in NJ, with no prior publications. She finds a lot of inspiration from nature and from her personal life. She really enjoys creative writing, especially flash fiction and poetry. Other than writing, in her free time, she also does archery and is learning to play the bass.

Kaci O'Meara is a Glasgow-based gothic alternative poet and photographer. She primarily writes works inspired by gothic aesthetics or her own deep emotions. When it comes to photography, she focuses mainly on nature and political street art. Kaci currently has over 10 published poems, and all links to her work can be found on her Instagram @k.omearapoetry

Lillian EJ Farias is a poet based in Minnesota, and her midwestern background shines through in her writing. Lillian has always been passionate about art and has been honing her craft for the past 5 years. Lillian is currently a voluntary editor at a literary magazine for poetry and prose, as well as a reviewer of visual art.

Colbie Mahaffey is in their third year at UC Berkeley, studying English and Creative Writing. They mainly write poetry, short stories, and zines. Colbie enjoys submitting to literary journals, such as The Looking Glass Review, and hopes to have a published book of their work one day.

Rose Hopper is in her final year of a Bachelor of Arts, studying creative and professional writing, and was Acquisitions Co-director of Elephant Page Publishing at Curtin University. She has published two pieces in the Liahona, one in COZE, and self-published fiction on Wattpad with nearly 2 million readers. Rose lives in Perth and often plays D&D with her friends.

Natalie Peters is 17 years old and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. She is a rising senior at Brooklyn Technical High School. She is an avid reader, which has stirred her adoration for the written word. Her other passions include playing the piano, singing, and drawing.

Macy Zierman is a fifteen-year-old writer from Sacramento, California. She won the George Washington Youth Award in 2022 for her essays and received a scholarship to study Creative Writing at Lady Margaret Hall in Oxford through Immerse Education in 2023. Her poem, "Angel of Death," is being published in the anthology "Quilted: Voices" in July 2024. When she is not writing, she is probably studying, drinking coffee, reading, or performing in a play.

Emily Jarecke is a young writer from the Cleveland area. She is the author of two fiction novels, The Holder of Wind and Lightning (2021) and Where Adriel Went (2022). She enjoys taking photos on her aging Nikon camera, listening to rock music, and playing the drums.

A. R. Tivadar is a hobby writer from Romania and a graduate of the University of Oradea. She has been published in Alien Buddha Press, miniMAG, Motus Audax Press, Firework Stories, and 11 other online literary magazines. Her Instagram is @a.r.tivadar, and linktree: /ARTivadar

Euhanna Emilia Oreta Cinco is a multidisciplinary artist and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Information Design student at Ateneo de Manila University, Class of 2027. Over the years, she has explored various techniques and mediums, constantly pushing the boundaries of her creativity. Her work primarily focuses on animal and environmental themes, expressed through surrealism paintings, 3D design, book illustration, and digital storytelling. With a distinct surrealist approach, she challenges perceptions of conservation, ethics, and humanity’s relationship with nature. By leveraging digital platforms, she broadens the reach of her art, fostering awareness and engagement in ethical conservation discourse. As her practice evolves, she continues to redefine the intersection of art and information to inspire reflection and change.

About the Contributors:

Alin Sengjaroen (she/he) sometimes writes under the pen name Violet Sengjaroen. She is a poet, writer, and screenwriter from Thailand. His works have been published/are forthcoming in The Coalitionworks, The Eyre Magazine, Rewrite The Stars Review, etc. She was also short-listed in the NFFD Youth Competition 2024 hosted by Fingers Comma Toes. You can contact her via her email: alinsengjaroen1408@gmail.com or her Instagram: @cl3fleur.

Avery from the Southern United States is a lover of art, nature, and all things unearthly. Photography is a passion, and they love the feeling of capturing a moment. Especially those that can't be described with words. They can be found on Instagram, Tumblr, and YouTube @averyfilmsstuff

Shannon Tran is a 15-year-old writer from California who loves exploring all sorts of styles (prose, poetry, screenwriting, etc). She will be attending CSSSA 2024 for their prestigious creative writing department and has previously been published in Glass Bead Magazine. In her free time, she loves to perform in theatre and choir. If you'd like to reach out, her Instagram is @shanpeichan!

Florence Howarth is from Edinburgh, Scotland. Words are and always have been my greatest love in all their forms, so I started writing poetry to further my love for them. For the year that I have been writing, I have been previously published three times, for my poems “A Walk in Forestry Reserve” - in Edition 5 of the online poetry journal “Tap Into Poetry” -, “To Be Here” - in Pink Disco Magazine and “Remember” - upcoming in Edition 1 of Flowermouth Press. I was also shortlisted in the Tap Into Poetry competition for my poem “La Joie de la Nuit”. I love early mornings, well-written music, dressing eclectically, and foraging for plants and sea glass.

O. M. Gold is a 16-year-old passionate about biology and literature. She has a fondness for period dramas and when not writing, can be found crocheting.

Fen is a San Diego-based artist with no prior publications. It is inspired by the parts of nature left under rocks, deep in the soil, crawling, slithering, and skittering about; the parts one has to really spend time and sit with to appreciate. It is passionate about many different modes of expression, including but not limited to drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and poetry. You may find Fen's Instagram for more pieces by it: @fensart

Erika is a 14-year-old who mainly enjoys reading, music, science, and math, but who also enjoys completing art projects in her free time. In the past, she has had her artwork featured in local libraries and art competitions. She enjoys creating surrealistic art primarily utilizing charcoal and pencil.

Riddhima Das, a Seattle-area-based poet, explores themes of connection through her works. Her poem "Because what else do we have?" won 1st place at the 2023 - 2024 Lake Washington PTSA Reflections Contest and 3rd place at the 2023 - 2024 Washington State PTA Reflections Contest in the Literature category. Her work has been showcased at the Center for Wooden Boats (check it out through 27 October!), and she was also the Category III First Runner-Up in the 2024 River of Words International Poetry & Art Contest for her poem "Among the Evergreens." Additionally, her poem "The Unbreakable Chain," based on the article “How India’s Public Health System Can Reach Rural Women Suffering Domestic Abuse” by Mahima Jain was a finalist for the 2024 Fighting Words Poetry Contest. Beyond poetry, she has a passion for music that extends to singing, playing instruments, and soaking in the energy of live concerts; Riddhima also translates various educational content into Bengali, Hindi, and Kazakh. She is an avid sports fan and loves the sports of softball & badminton (but gets injured playing them).

Alana Rodrigues-Birch is a university student living in Auckland, New Zealand. She has only recently picked up writing as a serious pursuit. She writes short stories in a variety of genres and is currently working on a long-form fantasy story about a doctor at odds with magic. Her other work can be seen on Instagram at @wrybill_writes.

Hannah Cochrane is a 20-year-old English Literature & Creative Writing student, based in the north of England. She mostly writes prose, though occasionally dabbles in poetry too. Her favorite genre to write is YA, though she loves exploring a whole range of genres. While she’s mostly focusing on her degree, she dreams of one day publishing her longer works and pursuing a career in journalism. She has had work published in a range of online journals, including Swim Press, Midsummer Mag, Transients Mag, The Malu Zine, The Raven’s Muse Mag, and The Eyre Magazine.

August Mack is a writer and illustrator from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. He has a particular interest in character design and sequential art. You can find more of his work @Auggie on bluesky

Eva loves to support and watch different forms of art. Whether it is watching a movie, visiting a museum, or taking photos, Eva appreciates romanticizing life and the people who do it with her. She also loves tech, specifically coding and video games (where her favorite things clash). She loves to sit down with a good book, whether it is fantasy, historical fiction, romance, or mythology she is always happy to read and experience new stories. She is located in South Florida where she enjoys iconic plan trees and blue skies.