Written by Overachiever Magazine

“I can confidently say, ‘Rejection is redirection,’ and so, never give up.” She then ended her acceptance speech with the perfect lyric from “Golden.” Ejae tells us that, “it’s never too late to shine like you were born to be.”

Written by Sameera Shaik

These poems are a collection of words that have been weighing on my heart, holding uncertainty and loss, navigating through spaces to learn how to become a better person. Embracing my reserved self with love and patience has helped me find my voice and what I aspire to share with the world: the need for liberation, light, and felicity.

Written by Zanchao Louis Hao

My short story talks about a broken man's attempt of reconsolidating with the loss of his daughter. The story, loosely inspired by the lived experiences of my best friend growing up, combines supernatural elements with introspection to create an emotionally-packed narrative. The through-line I followed with this piece is: there are no good ways to cope.

Written by Lily Low

The theme of "Golden" and the song itself led to a self-reflection on how powerful perception can be. Our perception has the ability to shape how we feel, think, and act. These poems are reminders that while we may go through darkness, we can still find a safe harbour to be.

Written by Overachiever Magazine

We are bound by something deeper than belief—our shared humanity. Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Written by Overachiever Magazine

Deja Foxx is an influencer and abortion rights activist representing Filipina-Americans, Gen Z, and hopefully soon, the state of Arizona in Congress!

Written by Yours Truly

Regardless of what the project is, I always begin with the question of, “how would this make someone feel?”. From there, I look to create warm, engaging art or designs that translate the emotions I hope to create. 

Written by Lily Low

From a former high achiever time chaser, this collection puts the development of my journey into words. Instead of solely preparing to live, it is high time that we learn to live.

Written by Joanna Zhang

"New Soul" embraces the pain of loss and transformation while searching for connections that transcend the mundane material world, whether through god's sensorium in the universe’s expanse, the quiet, lingering echoes of past souls, or silent tears of contemplations.

Written by Sameera Shaik

These poems reflect the past five years of emotions and struggles, finding my way back to myself to reconnect with and reclaim my identity. They are inspired by an affirmation acknowledged from my Urdu language study experience: Apni Zindagi ki Trailblazer - trailblazer of your own life.

Written by K. Mehta

K. Mehta is a high school poet whose work centers on the complexities of her Indian and Iranian heritage, and her experience coming from an immigrant family.

Written by Lily Low

"Minute Reflections" were based on the notion that our emotions fluctuate depending on the change in our environment, circumstances, and people we surround ourselves with.

Written by Samuel Teoh

Light filters through the skylights of my attic, exposing the specks of dust swirling in the air. A layer of musty air coats the dull wooden walls. An easel with a blank canvas stands in the middle of the room, under the light.

Written by Kelly Lin

This is part of a collection inspired by psychogeography that I’m currently working on in my Creative Writing Masters program. You can view other work by me on my Instagram account @lovebykel.

Written by Yours Truly

Music was my teacher in a spiritual way and around politics or cultural blending… So I got into Indian music, Arabic music, klezmer music, Mexican music, Korean music.

Written by Yours Truly

Agnes Hjalmarsson’s art style explores her own experiences and thoughts regarding themes of ethnicity, relationships, and identity, using her family and the Asian diaspora as a basis.i

Written by Yours Truly

I am heavily inspired by Asian media, especially film and music. I think the reason for that is that there isn't really a big Asian art community where I live (or I just haven't found them yet)

Written by Sabaitide

A personal and intimate poetry collection in hopes of earning a spot in the Tortured Poets Department.

Written by Yours Truly

My art serves as a vibrant tapestry that celebrates the radiant beauty and joy encapsulated within my Lao identity. As a proud daughter of Lao refugees, my art becomes a heartfelt homage, a testament to the rich tapestry of my heritage.

Written by Yours Truly

Painting makes me feel closer to my cultural heritage and the family I didn’t get to spend enough time with, but it also make me feel more connected to artists everywhere. Whenever I sit in from of my easel t paint, even though it’s a solo practice, I still feel a sense of kinsman ship thinking of all the other artists out there creating their art and sharing their story.

Written by Lily Low

These were first written during the time when the world took turn (2020-2022). It wa a time when we relied on our devices more than ever.

Written by Yours Truly

The main idea of my work is confidence. I want to show confident women and promote the ide of living life loud and unapologetically.

Written by Bon-Wai Chou

Blanche Lee crashe the scene in search of home Ruths. This is Part Two of Bon-Wai Chou’s story about family treasure and tensions.

Written by Bon-Wai Chou

Blanche Lee finds herself at odds with her dying grandmother, Madame Leung-Kett. This s Part One of Bon-Wai Chou’s story abut family treasures and tensions.

Written by Yours Truly

Karlee is a ulti-meia artist whose art comes from her individual experiences. There is a mix of cute and fun work, along with ore conceptual pieces that dig deeper into complex concepts.

Written by Yours Truly

Nell is a Chinese-Amerian illustrator based in Bosto. She specializes in the big and small: public art and comics. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a BFA in illustration and a minor in creative writing.

Written by Yours Truly

It started with one wave and a stroke of inspiration. Then, what first began as a few oil paintings in a not-so-serious, yet very ambitious attempt to apply to art school, eventually and naturally grew into an interpretive collection of art.

Written by Yours Truly

I believe that individualism is akaleidoscope of colors, emotions, and toris waiting to be unveiled.

Written by Daniella Ignacio

This collection is the product of over five years of revisiting poetry as a for of creative writing. it tackles themes of coming to terms with burnout…