Issue 36

Unapologetic

Issue 36

December 2021

Welcome to Issue 36 “Unapologetic" in which our poets lay it all on the line.

This month's featured poet is Rita Feinstein. Please view the commentary on Rita's work here.

Issue 36 includes work by Hayley Bowen, KB Brookins, Molly Davidson, Matthew Feinstein, Rita Feinstein, Arden Hunter, Anoushka Kumar, James Miller, Matthew Miller, Eun-Jae M. Norris, Emmanuel Ojeikhodion, and Katie B. Tian, and Siena Ho Shun Yi is featured in our Baker's Dozen spot "little secrets." View the Gallery below!

And in this issue, we are so happy to announce our nominees for this year's Pushcart Prize! But we're not releasing the details here: you have to visit the Gallery below :)

Issue 36 Accessible Document (PDF)

Farewell

With this issue, we say farewell to Supervising Editor Zora Satchell. Zora has been an integral part of the KD team for the past year, working to revamp our submissions process and providing mentoring and insight across the board. Be on the lookout for Zora in her new editorial role, and follow her on Twitter @thecasualrevolt. Thank you, Zora, for everything!

Featured Artist

Kel Lakin

Kel Lakin (she/her) is a collage artist and aspiring poet living in Queens, NY with her dog, Bruce. Kel uses both paper and digital mediums to create works largely inspired by the deep complexity and multifaceted beauty of women. Her work was included in the collage showcase "Assembly" curated by Beyond Photography. You can find her work on her website and follow along on Instagram (@kellakinart)