Julian Shendelman
Julian Shendelman lives with his husband and dogs near Philadelphia, where he co-directs Blue Stoop, a literary arts nonprofit. His poetry chapbook, “Dead Dad Club,” was published by Nomadic Press in 2017 and his prose has appeared in Bat City Review, Philadelphia Stories, Primer, and Cleaver Magazine. His co-authored novel, Spark Bird, was released by Thirty West in 2024. He is currently working on a solo novel about haunted houses, capitalism, and community.
Awarded Grants
2025
Art and Change Grant (ACG)
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Overview
Julian Shendelman will facilitate a paid, day-long retreat for ten transgender fiction writers from the greater Philadelphia area to create a collective zine and launch a digital hub to sustain connections. The retreat offers a dedicated day for writing, reading, mutual critique, and rest, including stipends, refreshments, and transit support. The zine will document new work from the retreat and will be distributed freely. The digital hub (a Discord or similar platform) will extend these bonds and resources into the future.