Issue #4
Kaleidoscope
Published June 2024
About
As you become immersed in the poems, stories and songs in this fourth edition of Lines & Breaks, you’ll feel the scorching sun, smell the scent of fog and hear the swooshing trees. Like the mesmerizing toy this issue is named after, these pieces reflect the thoughts and experiences, imagination and humor of their authors. Open your eyes, ears and heart to “Kaleidoscope.”
Table of Contents
POETRY
Heritage by Kai Adia ▶ılıılı
misunderstanding by Caitlin Joyce Calvelo
Not Ready by Lila Coen
The Tree by Almoge Friedman
spring by JG Kimlevine ▶ılıılı
The Sun and Black Girls by milissajoi
Brave by Peace N.
A Moment on Sixth Street by Sharon N.
Colour Yellow by Sandrine N.
Living in a Circle by Hannah Gumpert ▶ılıılı
You’ll Find Me with the Poppies by Charlotte Richardson
FICTION
Evidence by Lili Lang
SCENE
Toy Store Cat by Sydney Burr
SONGS
The Moon Sings by Meital Caldwell
Sharpied Heart by Soleil Mandel
Headphone Girl by Kamaria Williams
MEET THE EDITORS
Editors’ Notes
Editorial & Design Team
Executive Editor:
Keren Taylor
Managing Editor:
Annlee Ellingson
Associate Editors:
Allison Deegan
Katie Geyer
Assistant Editors:
Lisa Horiuchi
Kelsey O’Brien
Production Support:
Desirae Barrera
Megan Bennett
Kerry McGuire
Design:
Keren Taylor
Katie Geyer
Anna Buckley
The publication of Lines & Breaks is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
