Addertongue is a new book of poems published by Riverbend Press. Our mission is to feature excellent student poetry with an emphasis on original voice and vision.
As life meets death, and people meet endlessly, we are constantly adapting. We write, and thus manifest, these adaptations. We take all properties of change and turn them into art. This was the goal of Addertongue 2023. Encompassing human relationships, earthly direction, folklore, and identity, this year’s edition turns experience into art for others to navigate. It was truly an honor to be able to explore this year’s pieces, from a variety of fantastic authors. A talented group has stepped forward to bring you, the reader, a delicately crafted collection of poems, and I hope you can explore these art pieces to the fullest extent, as I did in the process of editing.
— Maya Kelly, May 2023