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Literature, Art & Feminism since 1975. Print mag publishing women, trans men, Two-Spirit & nonbinary writers and artists. ❤️‍🔥

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Can you help us get to $20k before our fundraiser ends?

With the brilliant support of our beloved community, we’ve managed to raise $16.2k. Though we’re far from our $80k goal, you’ve bought us time to keep going ⎯ and so we’re doing all we can.

Our updated fundraiser now features new items including:

• personalized and signed copies of Eden Robinson’s The Sorceress of Sky Serpents, PLUS 100 pages of her upcoming sequel
• hottest Halloween tix of the year, aka @birdhouseartspace x @manupvancouver
• R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis, Arundhati Roy’s Mother Mary Comes to Me, Marlon James’ The Disappearers, and more
• discounted Banff Centre event tix, a $250 discount on VIFF festival passes, and more

This is also your last chance to sign up for workshops by Chen Chen, Jessica Johns, Diana Khoi Nguyen, Cassandra Myers, Cassidy McFadzean, and Molly Cross-Blanchard!

Since 1975, we’ve published 2500 writers, printed 200 issues, and organized 500 events. We’ve had a good run ⎯ help us keep going for a little while longer. 💗 by @roommagazine

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Room magazine is urgently fundraising to continue running our organization.

For over 50 years, our small nonprofit has carved out a space in “Canadian”literary publishing where underrepresented voices can thrive. We publish work by people of all marginalized genders, making a special effort to centre BIPOC, queer, and disabled voices, with longstanding partnerships with @indigenousbrilliance and @unboundreadingseries. We are committed to solidarity with global struggles against imperialism and capitalist extraction. To date, we’ve published over 2,500 writers from marginalized communities, organized over 500 literary events, and published almost 200 issues of our magazine.

Unfortunately, our staff have been facing enormous strain since 2025 due to a key staff member’s sudden departure. This difficult transition period required us to pause operations, which included printing issues, processing submissions, applying for grants, reconciling accounts, and conducting other vital operational activities.

The events of 2025, and the mismanagement leading up to it, puts Room’s survival at risk in a way that cannot be resolved without community support. We are struggling, with staff working unpaid overtime and at great personal detriment, taking on large amounts of work that are outside of their job descriptions, to keep the lights on.

Given the recent shutdowns of feminist publishers like Jezebel and Bitch Media, feminist literature is more crucial than ever, especially in times of rising fascism and book bans. Room is one of the most integrally diverse spaces in “Canadian” publishing today, and we need your help to keep it that way.

Please check out our galabid fundraiser, featuring generous donations by beloved presses, writers, artists, arts and culture organizations, and more.

We know $80k may sound like a huge sum, but if each of our 28k followers donated $5, we would meet our goal immediately. We know, too, that times are hard for everyone—we’re far from the only ones fundraising—and appreciate every bit you’re able to spare.

In solidarity,
Room by @roommagazine

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ROOM unequivocally commits to PACBI and reiterates our commitment to the liberation of the Palestinian people.

At the Board of Directors meeting on March 24, 2024, Room Magazine decided to join a growing number of academic, artistic, and cultural institutions in committing to the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), which “advocates for a boycott of Israeli academic and cultural institutions for their deep and persistent complicity in Israel’s denial of Palestinian rights that are stipulated in international law.” PACBI is part of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. PACBI focuses on institutions rather than targeting individuals directly.

This statement took longer than expected as we consulted our entire Growing Room Collective and confirmed details related to distribution at Indigo.

Read the full statement via our link in bio! by @roommagazine

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Writers, we want you!

Submit to our 2026 Short Forms Contest, judged by the fantastic @jaye_simpson , and stand a chance at winning $1000 and publication!

🌀link in bio by @roommagazine

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MEET THE ROOM TEAM: Meet Circulation Manager Jane Shi (@pipagaopoetry)

As we’re fundraising, Room is offering a behind the scenes peek into who runs this small nonprofit. Jane shares how Room has played a pivotal role in her career, the magazine’s work over the years to make space for marginalized voices, and the role of feminist literature in movements of justice and liberation. by @roommagazine

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On this Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as the years before, Room Magazine reaffirms our solidarity with the sovereignty of all Indigenous peoples worldwide and in so-called Canada, and our commitment to learning from and materially supporting Indigenous communities and survivors standing against the extractive and violent forces of empire-building projects.

Full reading and resource list on our site, via link in bio! 🧡 by @roommagazine

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MEET THE ROOM TEAM: Meet marketing & comms lead Natalie Wee (@revengerice !) (That’s who runs this account, yes)

As we’re fundraising, Room is offering a behind the scenes peek into who runs this small nonprofit. Natalie shares her thoughts on Room’s work in publishing transformative literature, sustained relationships with community members, and challenging the white supremacy that still governs language and “CanLit” today. by @roommagazine

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Short stories are one of our favourite forms of storytelling at the Festival. Come hear from the authors of three exceptional short story collections at #VWF2026!

The clever, wry stories in @DelBauchery Dina Del Bucchia’s Tougher Than the Rest investigate the ripple effects of wealth disparity on women. Chanel Sutherland @csutherwrites traces the lives of Caribbean immigrants navigating life and identity in Canadian cities in her linked short story collection, Layaway Child. Amal El-Mohtar @amalelmohtar offers glimpses into gleaming worlds and fairy tales with teeth, and a plethora of award-winning stories, in Seasons of Glass and Iron. Moderated by Corinna Chong.

🗓️ October 22 at 1:00 PM
📍 Revue Stage
💛 Presented in partnership with @roommagazine
🎟️ Tickets available now at writersfest.bc.ca by @roommagazine

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MEET THE ROOM TEAM: Meet managing editor Chimedum Ohaegbu (@literarychimie)!

As we’re fundraising, Room is offering a behind the scenes peek into who runs this small nonprofit. Chimedum shares her thoughts on how Room has uplifted her as a queer Black writer, and the importance of literature that centres Black voices and those on the margins. by @roommagazine

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Writers, you’re in luck! You have till the end of the month to send us your best for our Fiction Contest, judged by @teresempierre, and win a chance at $1000 and publication!

Link in bio 🌀 by @roommagazine

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We’re now at over $9k!

We’re stunned by the outpouring of generosity as Room fundraises to continue running our organization. With over 50 years of championing feminist literature in “Canlit”, with a special effort to centre BIPOC, queer, and disabled voices and a staunch commitment to solidarity with struggles against empire, Room is one of the most integrally diverse spaces in “Canadian” literary publishing today, and we’re grateful for your help to keep it that way.

Help keep Canada’s oldest feminist literary magazine alive while enjoying these fundraiser offerings:

• tattoo tickets by the beloved artists @leo.mortem @shlorp.tats
• art by local and international artists including @paigejung_ @artyguava @michaeldeforgecomics @phoebe.illustration @___solem @bruhachou
• digital gift cards to @wildcoastperfumery @alter.toronto
• spa voucher for @bioethiquespa
• art and culture offerings including workshops at @terminalcityglass and tickets for @riotheatre @parktheatrevancouver @vanartgallery

Please check out our galabid fundraiser, featuring generous donations by beloved presses, writers, artists, arts and culture organizations, and more!

We know $80k may sound like a huge sum, but if each of our 28k followers donated $5, we would meet our goal immediately. We know, too, that times are hard for everyone—we’re far from the only ones fundraising—and appreciate every bit you’re able to spare.

In solidarity,
Room by @roommagazine

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Writers and artists, we want you! (Yes, we pay!)

Our call for submissions is open for writing and art on any theme that takes risks, refuses, and questions the status quo. We’re drawn to writing about societal constructs, the various arms of fascism, and everything strange in between, including work that reflects the times while resisting easy lessons.

While Room is urgently fundraising to survive, we are also working on new issues and planning for our future ⎯ reaffirming our commitment to ensure that feminist literature is produced, printed, and reaching readers uninterrupted. We appreciate your continued support.

Link in bio 🌀 by @roommagazine

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