Literary Journal 2023

The Long Beach Arts Council invited local residents to submit essays, poems, letters, and other written works that reflected Long Beach, New York in 2023.

These pages hold an intricate tapestry of experiences and thoughts that are as diverse as the shells that grace our sandy shores. Each written work within this collection serves as a testament to the power of words, and the ability of the written word to immortalize the memories, dreams, and visions of Long Beach's residents. This small but impactful collection of works, created during the fall of 2023, presents a diverse set of experiences and thoughts. Click the cover below to view the full journal.