The Intersection of Art and Narrative.

It's that time of year again when we look back with a tinge of sentimentality and reflect on what we've done during the past year. Flyleaf Journal would like to recognize the accomplishments of our distinguished authors published this year or forthcoming in a future issue. We encourage our readers to explore the pages of other literary publications who continue to keep the tradition of excellent storytelling alive. We look forward to sharing more great literary voices with ou

Fresh coffee, delightful prose, and an attentive audience. What more could you want from a reading event? The first annual Sapphire Summer Reading Series, hosted by Flyleaf Journal and Bird's Thumb, attracted local literary enthusiasts to the cozy art gallery at Bru Chicago. The reading showcased literature from both emerging and acclaimed Chicago authors. As Mort Castle, one of the distinguished readers at the event remarked in an email afterwards, the reading was "just a da