Is Space for Love your first zine?

Yes, this is only the beginning! While Space for Love is my first zine, I’ve always wanted to be a published author. I am an avid reader and fascinated by a book’s lifecycle, which is why I was intentional and attentive during the zinemaking process. Space for Love also sets the stage for my forthcoming book, The Only Begotten.

Who printed Space for Love?

I printed Space for Love in Brooklyn, NY, at Made with Sunshine (MWS) Designs Studio, a multi-functional creative workspace honoring my grandmother’s legacy. I also designed the cover, hand-tore the decal edges, and hand-sewed the chainstitch binding using my grandmother’s thread. Space for Love is a labor of love, and I am grateful for your support.

How long did it take you to make?

I spent 4 weeks writing, curating and composing Space for Love. The zine contains 17 poems written within a year and edited in a few weeks for The Free Black Women’s Library CANON: a Black Literary Zine Symposium event.

What’s next?

Space for Love—Illustrated Edition featuring exclusive, original artwork inspired by my poems is available for pre-order! Get a copy while supplies last. You can also catch me at the Black Zine Fair on May 3rd.