Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Autumn Flowers by Angelina Tang
Presenting an excerpt of Autumn Flowers written by 2022 JBWC Youth Fellow Angelina Tang.
Autumn Flowers is a story about being human. It is the journey of a girl who rises above her suffering and embraces herself, learning to accept her past and future; at the same time, it is an exploration of Chinese culture, flower language, and the effects of a schizophrenia diagnosis. It is a character study. It is a call for change in our perceptions of mental illness. It is a form of love.
This short excerpt is merely the beginning of the story our main character, Qiūhuā, wishes to tell; think of it as an introduction to a new friend. Tuck her silent voice away between your ribs for now, and perhaps, one day, you will get to hear the phrase after the pause.
*Note to readers: This excerpt references self-harm.
MENTORS:
Jessica Lowell Mason & Dr. Jesse Miller // JBWC staff members Noah Falck, Robin Jordan, and Richie Wills
COVER DESIGN:
Mathieu Liu
Each summer, the Just Buffalo Writing Center Youth Fellowship offers a motivated young writer the opportunity to develop their craft and explore professional avenues within the literary arts.