Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite! Biographical & Autofiction where two of the editors

where two of the editors (members of the Lumbee tribe themselves) teach at the nearby University of North Carolina at Pembroke

all arms and legs and attitude

poetry and art join forces in exploring the mystery and wonder of Eros

A futile task when they're both harbouring secrets filled with betrayal

Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite! Biographical & Autofiction where two of the editorsAshley Spires brings her signature deadpan humor to this hilarious story about one bug's quest for greatness (with some cool insect facts mixed in!). Meet Burt, a ten lined june beetle. He's sure he belongs in the category of bugs with superpower like abilities. No, he can't carry 50 times his weight, like ants. No, he's not able to spray paralyzing venom, like some termites. No, he can't release a bad smell to repel predators, like stink bugs. What