Welcome to Beyond Margins
Our Philosophy
We are often told to not write over the margins, to confine our words in the lined spaces of the paper.
But what are the unwritten parts of our writing that lie beyond the margins of paper?
At Beyond Margins, we believe that poetry transcends the margins of textbooks, academic recognition, language barriers, and class, ultimately empowering us with art that everyone has access to.
Our Mission
Dedicated to the fusion of writing and advocacy, our mission is to amplify the stories and works of poets who create in different cultural backgrounds and extraordinary locations. These poets write amidst factories we walk past or the subway we ride everyday; they may also write amidst nature, from a sofa at home, or express themselves through graffiti on walls. The common thread that unites us is the experience of shared love, loss, and hope in our lives.
We seek to share the empowerment of these writers to the world and create a diverse, undefinable poetry community.
Our Impact
Through interactions with our poets– conducting interviews, work translations, and providing bilingual publication opportunities– we strive to bridge the gap between languages, cultures, and writers of all spaces, ensuring that poetry stemming from different corners of life can inspire a wider audience.