In a time of rising conservatism, an environmental crisis, and algorithms that toy with our most reactive emotions, it's easy to get lost in a spiral of doom. Yet, somehow, many of us still manage to hold onto joy, like a preserved childhood gem that still refracts and reflects when you shine a light on it. Rebelle Zine Issue 08: WONDER embodies a playfulness that you might attribute to your inner child, but belongs just as much - if not more - to you.

Indulging in joys from the past can be portals to imagination in the present. When we remember that joy is possible now, it becomes possible for the future. It inspires a softness that we can extend to others.