Jenzo Fernando DuQue

Jenzo DuQue was born into a Colombian community in Chicago, but is based in Brooklyn. Jenzo received his MFA from Brooklyn College, where he served as an editor of The Brooklyn Review. Jenzo is a 2021 Periplus Fellow and 2021 Shenandoah Editorial Fellow, whose work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Best American Short Stories 2021, BOMB Magazine, One Story, and elsewhere. You can read more at jenzoduque.com.

Writing Philosophy
When asked about their writing philosophy, Duque said, "I'm a leftist, an abolitionist, and a first generation citizen. I believe that art is a tool for building community within populations that have been disenfranchised, that together these communities can push for structural change while uplifting and inspiring their members. To that end, I write with rule-breaking in mind, with radical openness to the possibilities of language, of diverse experiences, and of what that all means for writing as a medium."

Inspirations
When asked about their inspirations, DuQue answered "Emerging voices. That's why I like to edit and why I went to grad school, because I enjoy reading emerging talent more than what's already published on the market, and I love helping emerging artists realize their visions and goals."

Goals
DuQue's goals are to support and amplify BIPOC talent, thereby shifting the literary landscape.

Publications

 * Glimmer Train Issue #104
 * Joyland Magazine (Online)
 * Cosmonauts Avenue (Online)
 * One Story Issue #268
 * BOMB Issue Summer 21 (forthcoming)
 * The Best American Short Stories 2021 October 21 (forthcoming)

Social Media
@papiwhathappen

Website
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