About

done (ve) getating, (ve) nturing back home.orchi(ve) d is a youth-led literary journal. alternatively, we are an archive, community, and especially a home to various voices creating a sense of belonging in the familar and unfamilar aspects of home.the name 'orchi(ve)d' is a combination of the words 'orchid' and 'archived,' which were chosen by the founder.whether your experience includes remembering, forgetting, or finding your roots, we welcome anyone with a particular connection to home.orchi(ve)d warmly invites:
..bipoc
..Immigrants and children of immigrants
..Adoptees
..Displaced/diaspora communities
..Military families
..LGBTQ+ people
..anyone regardless of writing or artistic ......background/career

our mission

orchi(ve)d is an inclusive space for everyone. regardless of your writing or artistic background, your work belongs here.we aim to spotlight displaced and marginalized voices both from the real world and mainstream literary spaces.we are excited and ready to hear all of your voices!

Masthead

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founder & editor-in-chief
hailey menez

managing editor
caitlin buensuceso

creative director
aneri patel

social media & newsletter editor
madeline menez

graphic designer
kathryn colinayo

Issues

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issue no. 1
..theme: voice / langauge / ......mistranslation
..orchid: renanthera ......philippinensis

every issue features a central theme and orchid!orchi(ve)d's biannual issues may showcase:
..poetry
..creative non-fiction
..letters
..journal entries
..recipes
..interviews
..artwork
and other mediums that help create a sense of home and belonging.
selected pieces will be included in the digital anthology. some pieces may be shortlisted and will be featured in the digital zine.