Fruits: Stripes Issue 1: Volume II

"Fruits are one of the best gifts of nature, used, not only as food, but also for the treatment of ailments and healing purposes. As ever before, fruits are becoming more relevant, especially at this time when the earth needs them most - a time when the world is being ravaged by strange diseases such as the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic and we are advised to take much fruits to improve our immune system. Now, The STRIPES MAGAZINE is bringing diverse FRUITS from all over the world to refresh your soul. What else do you need than to sit and enjoy the uses of one the best gifts nature has bequeathed to humanity."

—Olátúbọ̀sún David [Writer/Poet]

"...Of the fruits issue; ripened, wholesome, and ready to be plucked from it's basket, is poetry that's seamless, nourishing, and flavorful; fiction that's raw, full-bodied, and harmonious; personal essay that is memorable, multi-layered, and strong; and art that is naked, fresh, and natural." 

— Tracey Fletcher [Author: Feminine Shades]

In FRUITS, we bring poetry, nonfiction, book review, fiction and art by:

Perla Kantarjian, Michael Goldman, Sabinah Adewole, Amy Lee, Ashanti Files, Maed Rill Monte, Mariana McDonald, Lucas Zulu, Obinna Chilekezi, Leah Mueller, Olivia Arieti, Ramachandran M., Allison Whittenberg, Ndaba Sibanda, Ann Privateer, Isioma Okonicha, Favour Emmanuel, Mark Fleisher, Ayomide Michael, Linda M. Crate, John Grey, Jack Freedman, Jessica Halloran, Abasiama Udom, Jacob Smith, Ottih Onyedikachi, Sharon Moyo, Margaret Timothy, Adegboyega Adeayo Stephen, Minkail Olaitan, Akinmayo Shobo, Anthony Ukwuoma, Fatima Ubaji.

Plus Interviews with Richard Odey, Nnadi Samuel and Edidiong Eshiet.

Be inspired, Be different. Enjoy!