Below are some of the groups on campus that focus on literature of any kind. Some create magazines, some hold poetry readings, and some form book clubs! Click the arrow next to each group to find the org for you!
Email: asquaredmag@umich.edu
Instagram: @asquared_mag
Main Contact: Ellie Ngassa
Focus/Mission: a/squared magazine is a dynamic and inclusive magazine that provides a platform for students to express their creativity in an inspiring, supportive environment. We aim to create an atmosphere that aids in the growth of many different skills while providing the opportunity to explore new abilities. Fashion, culture, local news—whatever you may be interested in, a/squared magazine offers a space where you can explore your talents and share your voice with others. At a/squared magazine, we are committed to creating a publication that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of our members. We aim to showcase the talents of creative individuals from across the campus and the city of Ann Arbor, producing original, authentic, and creative work that speaks to the issues and ideas that matter most to our community. By creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, we hope to encourage collaboration, experimentation, and innovation in all aspects of our work.
Email: joshsun@umich.edu
Focus/Mission: A reading club where Chinese students at UM interested in the humanities can meet each other and share their thoughts and passions. Club members choose the books they would like to read together; during weekly club meetings, members share their understandings of the readings and engage in fruitful discussions. Possible topics of the readings include but are not limited to literature, sociology, anthropology, history, philosophy, and political science. The club also holds various other events from time to time, such as film nights, poetry reading, and coffee hours. All Chinese-speaking students interested in the humanities are more than welcome to join us.
立春读书会是一个面向密歇根大学所有对人文社科领域感兴趣的中国同学的社团，旨在为大家提供一个互相认识和交流的平台。读书会还会定期举办各种其他文化活动，例如电影放映、读诗会等等。欢迎所有对人文社科感兴趣的同学加入我们！
Email: bwoodrum@umich.edu, hcumich@gmail.com
Instagram: @hcumich
Main Contact: Pres: Brooke Woodrum
Focus/Mission: Her Campus at the University of Michigan is a contributing Platinum Level chapter for the National Her Campus online magazine, which is a popular online publication geared toward collegiate women worldwide. Members are required to produce at least one article per month on any topic of their choice. Members are also encouraged to promote the organization through events, working with community and campus organizations, and reaching out to readers through social media. Within the HC UMich, there are opportunities to be a Feature Writer, Feature Editor, or Social Media Representative.
HC U Mich strives to create a welcoming and energetic community where those interested in writing and journalism can express their talents both individually and collaboratively. We continually strive to garnish more participation and publicity of the magazine on campus.
Please email hcumich@gmail.com for an application.
Email: hopelesslyellow@gmail.com
Instagram: @hopelesslyellow
Main Contact: Tres: Phoebe Spar
Focus/Mission: Hopelessly Yellow is a digital brand that highlights mental wellness and positivity through writing, art, music, and media. In a world that, at times, feels hopeless, learning to love the littlest joys makes life feel more full…More yellow. Hopelessly Yellow is a feeling, a mindset, and a community: it is a golden lifestyle.
Email: maevy@umich.edu
Main Contact: Maeve Waugh
Focus/Mission: Idiosyncrasies is a literary magazine that aims to highlight and uplift the creative voices of UMich students who identify as neurodivergent or under the banner of mental difference. It will be primarily published online, in a format that prioritizes accessibility for readers, although we also hope to create an annual physical issue.
Email: officialmaemag@gmail.com
Instagram: @officialmaemag
Main Contact: VP: Audrey Ling, Outreach and PR Director: Audrey Ling
Focus/Mission: MA:E Magazine is a new interest-based print publication and creative collective that focuses on the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community at the University of Michigan. Our mission is to provide a space for members to engage, express, and empower themselves and one another through stories and the arts. Learn more at https://www.maemag.com/about-mae-magazine
Email: sapphic.reads.aa@gmail.com
Instagram: @sapphic.reads.aa
Main Contact: Pres: Nex Phthalo Green, Tres: Taylor Medendorp
Focus/Mission: We are book club dedicated to reading Sapphic creative works and fostering a diverse Sapphic community! We read books, poems, zines, and more featuring Sapphic-identifying people.
Email: publisher@sheimagazine.com
Instagram: @shei_magazine
Focus/Mission: Since its 1999 debut as an Asian interest magazine, SHEI has transformed into the University of Michigan’s premier fashion, arts, and culture student publication. SHEI Magazine prides itself on delivering the latest fashions, featuring outstanding up and coming artists, and highlighting all the latest trends, whether that means announcing a new Ann Arbor restaurant opening or a shift in the fashion industry at large. With readership ranging from college students to esteemed alumni across the nation, we reach a wide demographic through our online, print, and social media platforms. SHEI releases two print magazine issues per year; our fall issue is released mid-December and our spring issue, mid-April. With our recently redesigned website, SHEI’s reach is even greater, with content that includes, but is not limited to, fashion, arts, and culture. From coverage of New York Fashion Week to tips on revamping an old nightstand, SHEI has it covered.
Email: michigangayly@gmail.com
Instagram: @michigangayly
Focus/Mission: The Michigan Gayly: LGBTQ+ Issues is a monthly periodical consisting of articles focused on LGBTQ+ issues here on campus and in the world at large. We want to elevate the voices of queer people in general with a focus on those who are most marginalized-- queer people of color, queer people of faith, trans and nonbinary folks, etc. We hope to create an outlet of self-expression for Michigan students of all backgrounds within the LGBTQ+ community, while also spreading awareness of LGBTQ+ issues to queer and straight readers alike.
Email: theurbanwordsmithsociety@gmail.com
Instagram: @uwsumich
Main Contact: Anthony Clark
Focus/Mission: It is our mission and obligation to promote and foster artistic freedom and philanthropic ideas in minority communities and urban environments that promote unity, writing, and creative expression. Collectively, we will constitute a voice for people coming from marginalized communities that will strive to familiarize others with the struggles of underrepresented Americans. Our fundamental purpose will follow an original 4-block commandment represented by the acronym MAAP (Minority based, Activism, Art, & Philanthropy). This constitutes our goal to strive to respectfully represent minorities through activism, art, and philanthropy. MAAP is a guide for U.W.S. and will play a key role in our fundamental decision-making as an organization. At U.W.S. we will provide a safe and familiar environment for all P.O.C, where each member can hone their skills and participate in movements or shows meant to give back to our communities through entertainment and any aid we find ourselves capable of.
Email: whatthefmagazine@gmail.com, sfiorini@umich.edu
Instagram: @whatthefmagazine
Main Contact: President: Makayla Kelley, Stella Fiorini
Focus/Mission: What the F is an intersectional feminist organization on campus that engages in the fight towards equality in a multitude of ways. Each year, What the F publishes two print magazines that include a wide variety of writing styles, voices, and artistic expression. We also run a podcast and blog where writers and artists can react to more relevant issues at any time. In an effort to build community and activism on campus, we believe it is important to push past the boundaries of what it means to be a traditional publication. As an organization, we hold multiple events throughout the semester that promote discussion, evoke empowerment, and provide an alternative social setting for students. In our writing, our artistic expression, and our events, What the F is dedicated to a form of feminism that values intersectionality and inclusively. We recognize that individuals face oppression through multiple different facets of their identity, whether it be through gender, race, nationality, sexual identity, religion, ability, etc. We aim to support, to heal, and to express ourselves freely. Reach out to whatthefmagazine@gmail.com if you would like to get involved in our community!