Lunar New Year: Year of the Wood Snake

2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake and in honor of Monkeyshine season and the Chinese New Year CC opened a themed call for submissions! In Chinese astrology, the Year of the Wood Snake is a time for growth, stability, and creativity. It's also a time for personal development and navigating challenges.

We're encouraged the community to submit a short story, poem or essay revolving around these symbolic themes (or centered on the Wood Snake itself).

Pieces selected for performance:

• I am the Tree Snake by Sasha Victor

• Wasteland by Christina Slack

• Magic by Julie Baldock

• And Dust You Shall Eat by Ronen Perry