Theme: Trustworthy
Whether old or young, one of the most important qualities we look for in friends is being trustworthy. But what does that mean exactly? Three words come to mind: Reliable, Honest, Responsible. So why do we care about these traits? When you ask someone to meet you or give you a ride, you want them to follow through. If you have a secret, you expect your friends to keep them. And if you loan a sweater to someone, you want them to take care of it. Like it or not, we all depend on others. And when people let us down, it can be difficult to live with the disappointment.
ADVICE ON WRITING POETRY FOR CHILDREN
The specifics:
Window: Submissions will be accepted October1-November 30. Anticipated publication Jan 2026.
Guidelines: All ages welcome. Submitters under the age of 16 will need parental consent to publish.
Content should be considered safe for readers ages 5-14.
Genres: One entry per genre, please
Poetry, including prose poems: One poem- Read by Kristin.
Flash and Microfiction: One story- maximum of 1500 words – read by Melissa
Visual Art: Illustration only please, up to two images (jpg or png) – we decide together
(All final decisions are collaborative)
Format: Please submit your work using our Google Form, which will go live on the website when submissions open on October 1. Attach your word file as a doc or docx (If this is a problem submit how you need to and give us a heads up in your email), saved as either fiction or poetry followed by your last name.
Art submissions should be submitted as jpg or png and saved as Art followed by your last name.
It’s okay if you submit the piece to more than one magazine, and previously published work is welcome; please note the original publication so we can give them credit.
All submissions will receive a response prior to publication.
