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Trans people have always been here, and always will be. This Trans Day of Visibility, Room Magazine affirms our continued solidarity with trans kin, and call on our readers to continue their support for the rights of trans people. Today, Jillian Christmas interviews Tash McAdam, author of No One Left But You (Soho Teen, 2023) […]

Poetry Contest 2024: The Winners

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Drumroll, please! We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 Poetry Contest. A huge congratulations to the following three poets whose works were handpicked by esteemed judge, Rafeef Ziadah. Enough waiting: here are the three winners! ————– FIRST PLACE: Final Remarks, by Junxin Tang “This poem is a masterclass in the delicate balance […]

The Air Itself is One Vast Library

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“The Air Itself is One Vast Library” is the Third Place Winner of Room’s 2024 Poetry Contest, as judged by Rafeef Ziadah. You can find the full list of winners, and what Rafeef had to say about each winning piece, here. THE AIR ITSELF IS ONE VAST LIBRARY   …on whose pages are forever written […]

Short Forms Contest 2024: The Shortlist

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We’re just as excited as you are: the 2024 Short Forms Contest Shortlist is here! A big thank you to our esteemed judge, Zalika Reid-Benta, for her time, effort, and careful consideration of submissions. Congrats to these writers! — Room Magazine’s 2024 Short Forms Contest Shortlist Definitions for Non-Fish, by Shaheen Virk Erasure with Dead […]

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