Marmalade is made from condensing fruits into their core qualities of zest and sugar, while still preserving their flavor palette. In this same way, Marmalade Lit seeks creative work that embodies these characteristics – poignant, but honest. Curating works from youth around the globe, these diverse perspectives join together to embody the modern youth experience. In doing so, Marmalade Lit gives hope to young people that they can one day see their work published. “Of course,” comment founding editors Sierra Elman and Lucile Orr, “marmalade is also a spread, so as writers, we couldn’t resist seeing it as a metaphor for spreading voices as well.”