issue eight
editor's note
Dear Reader,
What does it mean to inherit the earth? To hold soil in our hands, knowing it has passed through generations before us? How do we reckon with both the gifts and the scars left behind?
This issue, we reflect on land as legacy — on what we cultivate, what we erode, and what we leave for those who come after. We are honored to feature the creative work of twenty-two remarkable contributors who explore the intersections of land, memory, and responsibility. We asked writers and artists to engage with the implications of climate justice, from the molecular nature of its science to the personal and cultural narratives shaped by its resilience. What we saw moved and inspired us, deepening our understanding of what it means to call a place home.
We are also thrilled to share some good news: Thanks to the incredibly kind generosity of Accelerate Resilience L.A. (ARLA), we have been awarded an honorarium! Their generous support fuels our ongoing work in amplifying creative voices that confront and reimagine our relationship with the environment, and will provide resources for further clean-up events.
We cannot wait to share this work with you. Until then, happy reading — and happy creating. A heartfelt thank you to our readers, staff, contributors, and you, for making Gaia Lit more than possible. As always, we hope you stay.
Best wishes,
Elane Kim
Editor-in-Chief of Gaia Lit
Christopher Kim
Director of Gaia Lit
What does it mean to inherit the earth? To hold soil in our hands, knowing it has passed through generations before us? How do we reckon with both the gifts and the scars left behind?
This issue, we reflect on land as legacy — on what we cultivate, what we erode, and what we leave for those who come after. We are honored to feature the creative work of twenty-two remarkable contributors who explore the intersections of land, memory, and responsibility. We asked writers and artists to engage with the implications of climate justice, from the molecular nature of its science to the personal and cultural narratives shaped by its resilience. What we saw moved and inspired us, deepening our understanding of what it means to call a place home.
We are also thrilled to share some good news: Thanks to the incredibly kind generosity of Accelerate Resilience L.A. (ARLA), we have been awarded an honorarium! Their generous support fuels our ongoing work in amplifying creative voices that confront and reimagine our relationship with the environment, and will provide resources for further clean-up events.
We cannot wait to share this work with you. Until then, happy reading — and happy creating. A heartfelt thank you to our readers, staff, contributors, and you, for making Gaia Lit more than possible. As always, we hope you stay.
Best wishes,
Elane Kim
Editor-in-Chief of Gaia Lit
Christopher Kim
Director of Gaia Lit