Our name is inspired by the Hawaiian dessert Butter Mochi, a delicious blend of Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine. Similarly, our journal aims to blend our cultures to create something delightful in the existing arts.​

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Asians and Pacific Islanders represent a global community of diverse voices and backgrounds. However, rarely are there any spaces in the literary and art world where we are represented. ButterMochi Journal was created to fill this gap - a creative space where API youth can gather to highlight our diverse experiences in beautiful, rich, and authentic ways.

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We believe representation matters, and in the work API youth bring by amplifying their voices through our journal. ​

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