About me

Who I am

I’m Rachel Kisken, a puzzle maker, writer, school librarian, and Aquarius based in Washington, DC. I make zines, art, small projects, and other things that give me a reason to keep noticing the world around me.

I have a lot of love for Connecticut — the Nutmeg State — and Michigan, and I like using this site as a place to collect the things I make and the places and ideas that matter to me.

Things I like

• zines and little handmade books
• puzzles and playful systems
• libraries
• art that feels funny, personal, or strange
• nature and places worth wandering around
• making things just because I want them to exist

This website

I wanted a personal website that feels more like a scrapbook, shelf, and studio than a polished portfolio. This is where I keep zines, art, photos, notes, and whatever else I decide belongs here.