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Kiara M. Tanta-Quidgeon is a Mohegan storyteller whose writing has appeared or is forthcoming in Soul Poetry, Prose & Art Magazine, Montage, and more.
Photo taken by Sukhmani Kaur
"Nana's Blueberry Slump" (2024), a fictional short story inspired by Kiara's kin and culture, is now available to read in "Beauty All Around Us: Poetry and Prose on Indigenous Food Sovereignty by 15 Indigenous Youth," published online by Abalone Mountain Press.
About "Nana's Blueberry Slump" -
When Ashanuk reluctantly returns to her grandmother’s cabin after her passing, she faces the ache of absence. Surrounded by memories, she finds an old journal and begins a transformative journey shaped by loss, healing, and reclamation. “Nana’s Blueberry Slump” is a story of love, the intergenerational transmission of traditional knowledge, and the taste of home.
"Late at Night" (2019), Kiara's first poetry publication, is available to read in "Montage's 2019 Fall Zine" published online by Montage (Quinnipiac University's literary & arts journal featuring student poetry, prose, photography, and more).
About "Late at Night" -
In this poem, Kiara reflects on the aftermath of a painful relationship, grappling with haunting memories of the abuse while holding onto hope for healing and freedom. Despite her physical, mental, and emotional scars, she desires to reclaim peace and move toward a future of self-love and strength.
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