First published 2018
This collection emerges from five writing workshops where seven teenagers from the Bay Area came together to explore their identities and experiences. The young authors craft poetry and prose that speaks to queer life, creating connections through shared stories and artistic expression. Each piece reflects the workshop environment where acceptance flourished and voices found strength. The writers tackle themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges of growing up queer. Their work moves between personal reflection and broader community concerns. Through their collective effort, these teenagers demonstrate how writing becomes a tool for building understanding and solidarity. The anthology captures the energy of young voices discovering their power through words and finding family through art.
Genres: anthologies, poetry, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-reflection
Setting: Bay Area
Period: 21st-century
67 pages · Paperback · Nomadic Press