CONTRIBUTORS

Susan DiPronio

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A published writer of nonfiction, poetry, plays, and essays, their chapbook “It’s So Quiet” was published in April 2023. They are an award winning analog photographer and a recipient of ‘The Art for Change Grant’ & ‘The Transformation Award’ from The Leeway Foundation for conducting memoir workshops for womenidentifying people, the houseless, & cancer warriors. Their films, photographs and plays—shown in Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Toronto, India, Chile—focus on art for social change.

IG: @susandipronio | susandipronio.com

Katie Dempsey

- SHE/HERKatie Dempsey is a graphic designer and grammar-lover originally from New Jersey. She currently lives in Queen Village, Philadelphia. She believes that the best way to discuss dark and troubling topics is in the form of a children’s story. Her short story published in this zine, “Remembering Toad,” is dedicated to her friend Josh, who took his own life in April of 2023. She would like to take this opportunity to thank her wonderful friends Hannah, Marine, and Hayley for helping her through that dark time.

IG: @katiedempseygraphics katiedempseygraphics.com

Genesis Perez

- SHE/HERGenesis Perez is an acrylic painter. She started taking it seriously in 2020, specifically during quarantine, when painting became an escape for her. She intends to create art that is intentional, introspectional, and multi-dimensional: all words that best describe who she is. She hopes that when viewers see her art, they will be able to transport themselves (ALL parts of themselves) into a reality that makes them feel alive.

IG: @artsoulbygen artsoulbygen.weebly.com

Marriya Mobley

Marriya Mobley is an educator, behavior specialist, and expressive healing enthusiast. She runs a non profit called Expressive Illustrations which focuses on advocacy, healing, empowerment and unity, and which produces experiences, workshops, and more to decrease anxiety and stress levels within the community. Mobley believes in the power of healing through expression. She started writing during college when she had mental breakdown, and hasn’t stopped. Follow the movement!

IG: @expressiveillustrations | expressiveillistrations.org