Nancy Li., Fae Elysia, acrylic on canvas.

This piece takes a glimpse into the world I saw as a child — where fairies breathed in sunlight and the forest whispered stories. It is a reflection on growing consciousness: when imagination becomes introspection, when seeing turns into understanding.

Banner Context Honourable Mentions

“Portrait Study” by Katherine Chen

“Frog and Flowers ” by Anonymous

“Bonaparte’s Hunt” by Ellen Ma

“In Bloom, In Between” by Nancy Li

Note from the Editor:

I am grateful for everyone’s patience—this issue of Frog and Flowers has been highly anticipated and a long time in the making. I’d like to express my sincerest thanks to my team of editors, Elize N. and Effie L., for their immense help in compiling, curating, and promoting the journal. I’d also like to thank Ms. Ferreria for her continued support; this issue would not have come to fruition without her. This volume is packed with fantastic poetry, prose, and art, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we have.

Peace, frog, and flowers,

- D