In this volume’s stories and poems, penned by authors from Sumatra to Papua, of different ethnic groups, language and religions, the common thread is the affirming voice of human expression. The contributors included: Adek Dedees, Amanche Franck OE Ninu, Arif Fitra Kurniawan, Benazir Nafilah, Budy Utamy, Dewi Ria Utari, Emil Amir, Fitrawan Umar, I Nyoman Manda, Ida Ahdiah, Ilham Q Moehiddin, Imam Muhtarom, Irianto Ibrahim, Jaladara, Kurnia Efffendi, Mario F Lawi, Mashuri, Mugya Syahreza Santosa, Niduparas Erlang, Olyrison, Reda Gaudiamo, Sunlie Thomas Alexander, Uda Agus, Wa Ode Wulan Ratna, Zeffry Alkatiri, Zelfeni Wimra, and Zen Hae. The translators are: John McGlynn & Laura Noszlopy (ed), Kadek Krishna Adidarma, Pam Allen, Thomas M Hunter, Suzan Piper, Toni Pollard, Debra H Yatim.