Richard Loranger, writer of poetry and prose, as well as a spoken word, performance, and visual artist, who has lived in many parts of the country, including New York, Austin, Boulder, Ann Arbor, Chicago, San Francisco, and Oakland

Gr Keer, poet and librarian who prefers long walks on foggy beaches, complicated personalities, and awkward silences

Baruch Porras-Hernandez, poet, artist, stand-up comedian, host of open-mike comedy, and head organizer for ¿Donde Está Mi Gente?

Kimberly Dark, award-winning writer and storyteller who uses humor to help audiences discuss challenging topics

Arisa White, poet, Cave Canem fellow, community event organizer, and professor of Creative Writing at Colby College

David-Matthew Barnes, educator, playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and poet who writes under the pennames Declan Mayfair, Dylan Madrid, and Wren Valentino

Dylan Edwards, award-winning queer and trans cartoonist, keeper of Studio NDR