In times of hardship, how do you heal? How do you take care of yourself? How do you rest? This zine is an exploration of self-care, community care, and the ways we sustain ourselves and each other in challenging times. We invite you to share your experiences, reflections, and creative expressions.

We welcome all forms of creative expression, including but not limited to:

  • Poetry

  • Essays

  • Short stories

  • Visual art (drawings, photography, digital art, etc.)

  • Collage

  • Interviews

  • Personal reflections

  • Recipes, rituals, or practices that support healing

You do not have to have any experience making zines to submit content! All experience levels are welcome.

Submission Guidelines

Please send all submissions to info@justtransitionak.org by August 31, 2025.

Writing should be submitted in one of the following file formats:

  • Word document (.doc or .docx)

  • Google doc (Ensure to update permissions so that anyone with a link can see it.)

  • Rich text

  • Plain text

Image submissions should be high-resolution (suitable to print at 300 dpi) in .png or .jpg format.

What to Expect After Submitting Work

After the submission deadline of August 31, 2025 has passed, we will review all submissions. Contributors whose work is selected for the zine will be notified via email by September 30, 2025. We will be creating a free digital copy of the Zine as well as a print version for sale. We hope to go to print by November 2025. All contributors will receive a free print copy of the Zine and be invited to read or discuss their work during our in-person release in winter 2025-2026. Proceeds from any in-person events or Zine sales will go to the AKJTC Mutual Aid Fund.