Thank you, contributors, for being a part of the first issue of root and branch! The editors and I are so proud of the new version of the magazine — new name but same excellent quality of writing and art. A bonus thank you to all who came and shared at the 2018 Words and Pictures. It was a truly wonderful evening!

2018 Writing Contest Winners

Kyle Aiken, “Forecast”
Nathan Skky, “A Second Voice”
Victoria Englert, “Veins”

2018 Art Contest Winners

Jessica Brocchini, “Crow”
Rachel Batka, “Equilibrium”
Salem Naylor, “Stargaze”
(Salem was also responsible for this issue’s cover art, “Silent Duel”)