{"product_id":"journal-of-the-westbrae-literary-jay-youngdahl-9798991719902","title":"Journal of the Westbrae Literary Group: Issue 1, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eJournal of the Westbrae Literary Group\u003c\/i\u003e emerges as a powerful voice in contemporary literature, promoting fresh, raw, and unfiltered stories, essays, poetry, and art. In this inaugural issue, our contributors challenge the traditional literary canon, offering a platform for unique and authentic expressions from diverse perspectives. With roots in Berkeley, this journal reflects a commitment to highlighting the voices of those often outside the academic establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights from Issue 1 include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003ePoetry\u003c\/b\u003e by Josh Greenbaum, Liliana Hazel Navelgas, and Arthur Jackson V, exploring themes of memory, nature, and the struggles of personal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eArt\u003c\/b\u003e by Ayana Sueishi-Hague, whose striking visual pieces complement the journal's literary selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eEssays\u003c\/b\u003e such as \u003ci\u003eFeeling Weird in Fort Mac\u003c\/i\u003e by Jay Youngdahl, which contemplates the intersection of work, identity, and environment in an oil-rich Canadian town.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eShort Stories\u003c\/b\u003e by Katja Bartholmess (\u003ci\u003eThe Girl Ruby-Doux\u003c\/i\u003e) and Jonathan D. Dyson (\u003ci\u003eFury of the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e), which delve into fantasy and surrealism, while offering poignant reflections on human emotion and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eProse Excerpts\u003c\/b\u003e from upcoming works, including Katja Bartholmess' \u003ci\u003eThe Last Summer\u003c\/i\u003e and Jessamyn Violet's \u003ci\u003eVenice Peach\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis journal is a must-read for literature enthusiasts looking for compelling narratives and bold new voices that resonate deeply with the complexities of modern American life. Whether you're drawn to the haunting beauty of poetry, the rich storytelling in essays and fiction, or the provocative artwork, this collection offers something for every reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we \"resee\" the world, reinterpreting reality through these vivid expressions of our shared experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jay Youngdahl,James Rickman,Jonathan D. Dyson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798991719902\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Westbrae Literary Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Jay Youngdahl","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48658798510335,"sku":"9798991719902","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/journal-of-the-westbrae-literary-jay-youngdahl-9798991719902","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}