Understory

Featuring the work of 87 writers, poets, and artists from across the South and beyond, Understory is both a work of art and a record of survival and recovery. Each page is a vivid reflection of the ways creative voices hold grief and work through it together in the wake of a natural disaster.

• A lasting, high-quality anthology that captures the richness of visual and written contributions published originally as a digital-only anthology in November 2024.
• Contributions from 87 emerging and established writers and artists, many rooted in Southern Appalachia.
• $2 from every copy sold goes directly to Swannanoa Communities Together, supporting ongoing local recovery and resilience efforts.
• At nearly 200 pages, this anthology is both a snapshot of our time and a testament to the role of art in collective healing.