Oshun
Oshun
Oshun is an emerging dramaturg, oral historian, community doula, and curator based in D.C. Often drawing inspiration from their Haitian heritage, they honor the island's Indigenous roots by defining themselves foremost as a "person of the mountains." They utilize their academic background in cultural anthropology to investigate diasporic cultures of belonging and memory, as well as our spiritual ties to the land. In 2023, they founded The Imagination Lab, an undercommons for researchers and artists laboring with revolutionary intentions. Baronville hopes their creative writing catalyzes readers to retool how they relate to their own stories.
By the young writers of Shout Mouse Press
“…a balm for loneliness and validation amid an increasingly hostile political climate for LGBTQ+ Americans…” —Booklife
“Powerful, affirming, and important reading for young people and the adults in their lives.”—Kirkus Reviews
Amidst an increasingly fraught regime where assaults on queer and trans rights are leveraged for conservative political clout, the voices of queer youth are more important than ever. In this anthology, 28 DC-area writers aged 13-24 share their thoughts, feelings and vulnerability through poems, stories, comics, and art exploring love in all its forms. Running the gamut from self-love, to romance, and the love they show to their family, friends, and community, their work will resonate with readers of all ages. With authors representing varied sexualities and gender identities, as well as diverse ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds, this tender anthology offers hope and validation to queer young people and cultivates greater understanding in supportive allies. Foreword by award-winning YA author Malinda Lo.
This project was created in partnership with The DC Center for the LGBT Community, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, SMYAL, and Split This Rock.
ISBN: 9781950807833
Age: 12+
Page Count: 192
Published: 2025
