Zines have long been an important part of queer culture; a form of personal expression and a creative outlet for people and communities whose stories have been buried. The beauty of a zine is that anyone can make one — all you need is paper, scissors, and inspiration. We teamed up with Jade Levine, a NYC-based writer and zinester, to share a simple guide on how to make your own eight-page zine.
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This guide originally appeared in Penguin Random House’s 2023 ‘Pride in Your Words’ zine.Â