Jenny Mauer served as ArtRoot Racine Writer-In-Residence from January-June 2020.
She moved to Racine, WI in 1990 and has come to appreciate the many creative outlets that the community offers. She began planning for a writing career while in middle school. In high school, she won a creative writing contest in her sophomore year and served on her school’s literary magazine board for two years. She earned her B.A. in English in 2012. Several years later, she published her first zine, Watchout. During her tenure as Writer-In-Residence, Jenny interviewed zine makers and offered her insights on a variety of other topics.
Read Jenny’s Blog Posts
The Art of the Branch: Kristina Campbell
A Brief Meditation on Super Metroid
The Rochambo Coffee Shop and other things explored over the weekend
Zines of Racine: An Introduction
A View from The Branch at 1601
Frank’s Diner: Crowded, Sassy, But Well Worth the Wait
Sarah Kirsch: Guitar Hero of Bay Area Punk Scenes
Descendants’ I Don’t Wanna Grow Up
Drive Like Jehu: Influential Emo in San Diego
A Brief Lament on Mango Kulfi Ice Cream
Reflections on Matcha Tea Latte
Books I’ve Been Reading During the Pandemic: Part 1
Books I’ve Been Reading During the Pandemic: Part 2
Zines of Racine: Esteban Colon
Using Zoom in the Age of Coronavirus
Animal Crossing during the Pandemic
Walking Outside is the Best Thing To Do During the Pandemic
Zines of Racine: Jessie Lynn McMains
Zines of Racine: Peg Rousar-Thompson
Zines of Racine: Valerie Valentine
Retail Noir: A Mixed Bag at Best
Zines and Noir: What I’ve Been Up To This Week
Zines of Racine: A Fourth Month Assessment
Life During Quarantine: Milwaukee Pride At Home This Year
Racine Writer-In-Residence Project 