Orange Zines

Issue 08 of Substrate is here. Rejoice! Access the digital version here:

Do you remember that cereal you used to eat on Saturday mornings when you were a kid? Or the cookies your mom made for Christmas? Your dad's weird stew that you always ate when mom was sick?

"What Childhood Tasted Like" is a zine I about snacks from my childhood - what memories they hold and why I can't have some of these today without tearing up.

I think it goes without saying that I turned out to be an emotional eater.

a central division release <words beyond the monochrome vol. i> is a creative writing zine presented by Atelier Verbum’s Project Pride Initiative, which aims to showcase Nepali LGBTQIA+ writers and their works to the community and beyond!  vol. i of words beyond the monochrome contains the following works: together? – rashmi shrestha untitled – anonymous the emperor – prashant shrestha Why…

This week’s #zine #review is “V-Pet Scribble 200” by Logan S. @megazumi-world!

It actually took me a week to read this minizine. That's because, after the virtual pet hatches from the egg, the player is directed to give them two gifts a day based on different activities. I stopped reading there and dutifully gave the gifts -- I wanted to keep the last pages as a surprise.

As a result, this game was a fun, longer-term project. I enjoyed how much freedom I had to play with, especially since this game had a word limit. I've grown attached to my virtual pet!

June WBMC: Honey Locust by @pitzips

Happy Pride month, my little wiggle birds! June's issue is Honey Locust by Vee Drummond!

Honey Locust is a midwestern fairytale about transition, evolving landscapes, and the desire to be a beautiful bird woman. It was inspired equally by my love for the prairie and a very thorny encounter I had while climbing a tree. ~Vee

Honey Locust is being published in a limited physical run, available ONLY when you join the WBMC Patreon during June 2026!

The Wiggle Bird Mailing Club is a t4t micro press that publishes a new zine from trans and queer authors every month and mails them to you! Join at just $6 to get our monthly zine and a free print!

Another zine from the Kansas City Public Library. This zine was full of surprises! They were letters and pictures drawn on corporate envelopes, stacked and held together with a collaged tape. The letters were all addressed from mom professing her love for us, reminding the reader that we are loved! They were also occasionally decorated with real stamps that was extra fun to look at and touch.

A zine from the Kansas City Public Library by Linnea Nierman.

When I started cooking, I didn't know any of the things I've written down in this zine. What's the difference between oregano and thyme? What do you use parsley for? What's cumin, and what does it taste like? If these are your thoughts looking at elaborate pinterest recipes or at the herbs and spices aisle - say no more! This one is for you! Let's say goodbye to bland, beige food!