The Grab Bag is a student-run Literary Magazine at Brown University. We were founded during the summer of 2024 by a team of Literary Arts and English concentrators, looking to create a space for prose fiction on campus.
Our editorial team, consisting of two managing editors and six members, reads through submissions, discusses their merits, and offers suggestions before publication. Our dedicated art team then creates beautiful cover images. And the rest of the E-Board keeps all the behind-the-scenes running smoothly!
Meet the E-Board

Founder: Thomas
I’m a sophomore studying English and literary arts, originally from Charleston, West Virginia. I write a lot of satire and dark fantasy, and I dabble in both short and long form prose, plays, and screenplays. My favorite books are The Color Purple, Like Water for Chocolate, and The Dark Tower.

Managing Editor: Jack
Hello! My name is Jack and I’m from Summit, New Jersey. I’m currently a sophomore studying Physics and Literary Arts. I’m a huge fan of sci-fi/fantasy and recently finished the first draft of a fantasy novel I’ve been working on since high school!

Managing Editor: David
Hello! I am a current sophomore from CT that enjoys reading pretty much a little bit of everything. I am currently a premed literary arts and biochemistry concentrator, and I love to write in my free time. I am really looking forward to reading all of your writing submissions!

Operating Editor: Elaina
I’m a sophomore from Bradenton, Florida, concentrating in English. I like to write what I affectionally call “literary fantasy,” and I’m always juggling at least 3 projects at once. When I’m not writing, I love to bake or crochet little creatures!

Operating Editor: Ellie
I’m a sophomore studying Classics & Lit Arts! Honestly, I don’t know where home is but I currently live in Malaysia! :)) My passion project is an Iliad-inspired fantasy trilogy. ❤
Organizing Editor: Yoyo
Very cool things will go here.

Designer: Maison
I’m a sophomore from Pawtucket, RI studying Visual Art & Literary Arts! I used to write a lot of prose but have recently started writing a lot of plays. I also love to draw, paint, and animate!
Editors
Halleli Abrams Gerber
Lizzy Bazldjoo
Alice Bachelder
Ian Cressman
Ava Rahman
Eva Skelding
Illustrators
Ina Ma
Other Founders: Yoyo Ren, Maison Texieira