Lotus Magazine

Starting in 2016, Carrie published an annual collection of poetry, Lotus Literary Magazine. In her words:

Lotus is a bee-bop, serendipitous collection of bric-a-brac verses hidden in the opaque light of the antiquarian wheel of no-return.

— Carrie Chang

Each year’s issue featured a different floral theme (see covers below). Many issues can be found at the magazine’s online home, Lotus Literary Magazine. We plan to digitize the remaining issues soon.

If you are interested in receiving printed copies of any issues, please send us a message here.

Special issue

Carrie had sent the poems for 2024’s Daisy issue to the graphic designer, Bernadette Torres, just days before her passing. While this was the final issue edited by Carrie, we are now planning a special 2025 tribute issue in her honor. Please see here for more information, and let us know if you plan to submit by June 2, 2025 (Carrie’s birthday!).

Covers

Below are the covers of all issues, featuring artwork by longtime family friend, artist Eric Lee.