- ABOUT US -
WHO WE ARE
The Snapdragon is a biannual literary & arts magazine that centers the experiences of Queer and Disabled creators. The publishing world has censored, dehumanized, discredited, and silenced work from LGBTQ+ and Disabled communities. We intend to break these patterns.
Our magazine shares radical and deeply intimate installations of art, creative writing, and sociopolitical commentary on the Queer, Disabled experience. While we primarily focus on Queer Disability, we maintain that these experiences do not exist within a vacuum. This means our magazine’s themes will frequently intersect with environmental justice, Palestinian Liberation, Black Lives Matter, Land Back, Fat Liberation, and other identities and political movements.
WHAT WE DO
Queer and Disabled stories deserve to be told, and our narratives deserve to be kept alive. We believe that creating and publishing our art are acts of rebellion- efforts that bring us closer to collective liberation. Through our publications and community-building events, we aim to uplift all intersections of Queer Disability, build an accepting community, and reclaim our right to imagination.
We intend to make our magazine accessible to readers of any background by publishing all of our volumes online and in print. Any accessibility suggestions, concerns, or requests regarding our website or otherwise are welcome and can be sent to our email.
To ensure we give back to our community, we will donate all proceeds beyond operating costs to a justice-centered project or charity of The Snapdragon’s choice. In addition, we plan to host a number of online and in-person events, including movie screenings, open mics, and clothing swaps. Stay tuned for an update on our Discord server that is currently in progress!
OUR NAME
Snapdragons have historically represented resilience and growth under difficult conditions. While the resilience of Queer and Disabled people is worthy of acknowledgement, we do not aim to make our community an object of inspiration. Here, the snapdragon is a symbol of defiance – a refusal to disappear, no matter what. We are not passive objects; we do what we can in the fight for our right to exist.
MEET OUR STAFF
Remi Stamatellos
Remi Stamatellos (they/them) is a chronically ill, Nonbinary Femme Lesbian and one of The Snapdragon’s founders. They graduated from the University of West Georgia with a B.A. in English and certificate in Publishing and Editing.
Remi primarily works as the editor-in-chief, copywriter, designer, and events planner for The Snapdragon. Their goal is to give fellow LGBTQ+ and Disabled people the opportunity to share their mutual experiences without the risk of feeling ostracized. Beyond their magazine duties, they love to bake, sing, and fawn over their cats.
Adrienne Auclair
Adrienne Auclair (they/it) works as the magazine’s talented co-founder, webmaster, and editorial lead. They recently graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
Being a chronically ill, Trans and Nonbinary Butch, Adrienne recognized the need for a community that accounted for the needs of Disabled & Queer people. They joined The Snapdragon to help build this community. In their spare time, Adrienne enjoys bugs, tinkering with technology, and building Lego MOCs.
Maeve Stamatellos
Maeve Stamatellos (they/them) is the accessibility coordinator for The Snapdragon. As a Queer person with POTS, they joined the magazine to help make the world a more accessible place to live.
Maeve is currently pursuing a degree in Health Informatics with a certificate in Data Analysis from Mercer University. They enjoy working with just about any animal, learning about service dogs, and collecting colorful trinkets.