Welcome

As a result of several conversations with my teenage nephews about culture, art, self-expression, love, history, societal expectations, social justice, lineage, and writing, I could not stop thinking about a literary space where all age groups could share their world-views without one group feeling dejected, belittled, or dehumanized at the end of the interaction.

 

And so GENERATIONS was born.

 

I spent months conducting research and thinking about how a journal like this one might encourage generational voices to enter into the greater conversation that many fine journals and magazines are already engaged in. My research put me in conversation with writers and non-writers, artists and teachers and the result is the idea you see here.

 

My hope is that this space will provide a greater opportunity for the young, the old, and those of us in the middle, to open new lines of communication through art and literature.

–Kiala Givehand, Editor

About Our Journal

GENERATIONS Literary Journal publishes the original works and ideas of both emerging and established artists in an effort to encourage conversations across the generational gaps. The gaps can come from almost anywhere—misunderstandings, lack of communication, apathy, cultural differences, time, access, or distance. To that end, we print page and stage poetry, short fiction, personal narratives, interviews, and visual art from every generation in hopes of filling the gaps with positive discussion and interaction across the age divide. With special thematic issues, we aim to feature the diverse voices of our global community and to promote cultural exchange and inter-generational dialogue.

Issue Three: Global Citizenship

Spring 2012 (Current Issue)

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Issue Two: Influences

Spring 2011 (Past Issue)

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Issue One: Expectations

Fall 2010 (Past Issue)

 

Upcoming Themes