About

Our Purpose

The purpose of Grassroots is to provide the greater Carbondale, Illinois area with the chance to publish their creative efforts. Our staff will evaluate various creative works and work to publish at least one piece from every author.

The Editors (Fall 2024 – Spring 2025)

Porsche GarrettEditor-in-Chief

Layal OuesSenior Fiction Editor

Tatem HerdinaSenior Poetry Editor

Carly GistCo-Fiction Editor

Zelia JamiesonCo-Fiction Editor

Alayna ReidCo-Poetry Editor

Andrew LockeArtwork/Photography

Anna HainlineGraphic Designer

David AnthonyGrassroots Advisor

editors of the past

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

2024-2025

Submission and Contact Information

For current submission information to Grassroots, please see our submission guidelines,
or email us at grassrootsmag@gmail.com.