The People's Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward

The People's Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking ForwardA liberatory anthology of twenty six writersa community in book formcharting paths ahead for action and care in the face of political uncertainty, curated by Maggie Smith and Saeed Jones. Inspired by Saeed Jones and Maggie Smiths conversations in the wake of the 2024 election, this is a collection of poems, essays, and visual art on what weindividually and collectivelycan hold onto, and what we can work towards. In times of difficulty, with a

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and aunties are working at an island resort on the California coastline

revealing as much about her own life and unique sensibility as the graveyards and tombstones she tours

Laura’s sister Iris recounts her memories of their childhood

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Determined to rescue the only brother she has ever known

When the recently orphaned socialite Flora Poste descends on her relatives at the aptly named Cold Comfort Farm in deepest Sussex

and how we hold on to what we love