Fake Reasons to Hate Us

Heather Lember explores how the word "calculated" related to her experiences in high school and unpacks the feelings of isolation, along with the tactics that she used to confront their internal demons and combat external struggles. Lember goes on to list "queerness, friendships, the intimacy and intensity of collaboration, street harassment, riding my bike through the city [New York City], writing songs, keeping secrets, crushes, and HIGH SCHOOL" as some topics covered by this zine. Through photographs and texts, the zine combines a personal narrative and historical approach to topics like city living and relationships. –Grace Li