In an unusual initiative in author care, One World sent 21 of its queer and BIPOC writers on residency at Art Omi in upstate New York this week. Writers across disciplines including fiction, nonfiction, and journalism, gathered on the grounds in Ghent, NY, which has resident accommodations and also houses a sprawling sculpture garden. The initiative was spearheaded by executive editor Nicole Counts. One World authors received an email about the program, which encouraged them to apply. “One World sees community as the intentional cultivation of a space where people can be safely heard, seen, and celebrated,” said Counts in […]
