Published in October 2024.

Twentyfour Self Portraits at Twentyfour is an exploration of young adulthood in the third decade of the 21st century. It asks questions of elders and ancestors that range from: Why do we still count the years based on Jesus? to: How do I leave this planet better than I found it? In it the poet stands between two mirrors and peers deeply into their reflection, looking for clues to help them better understand themself and their world.

Zachary Charles (they/he) is a poet who currently lives near Alki Beach, West Seattle with their partner, cat, and dog. They teach Spanish on Vashon Island. Their poetry practice consists of a few pieces: portraits, conversations, and an ongoing effort to compose 10,000 haiku. They are a member of the Cascadia Poetics Lab Youth Committee and Poetry Postcard Fest Project Board. In addition to poetry, they spend creative time on multimedia collage and paintings, and love combining visual art with language art.

Paperback: $15.00. ISBN: 978-1-304-16052-2

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