The Book Archive is based in Edmonton, AB which is located within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
RAW: An Edmonton-Based Queer Works Anthology is filled with breathtaking work in a variety of mediums. Twenty-five Edmonton creatives share their personal and unique experiences or perspectives on queerness. From first love to queer tropes in media to intersectional acceptance, this anthology explores queer identity in fascinating ways. Each piece was curated in an order that opens up dialouge between the pages; as you read, take in the many connections that are unspoken. Overall, this anthology is a collection of queer joy, creativity and community.
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Kaitlin Neal is a queer poet based in Edmonton, Alberta. Their work explores their own experiences with identity, belonging, connection and mental illness. Kaitlin’s poetry has been featured in several magazines, including Shadow and Sax, Feral, and Rawhead, with more forthcoming. They are currently working on their first chapbook, scheduled for 2026 with Shadow and Sax Press.