Type Of Organization
Magazine
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
PAPER BRIGADE, the annual print literary journal of Jewish Book Council, reflects the Jewish literary landscape in America and abroad. Named in honor of the group of writers and intellectuals in the Vilna Ghetto who rescued thousands of Jewish books and documents from destruction by the Nazis, the journal is comprised of articles, interviews, fiction, poetry, and artwork that, together, celebrate the breadth and diversity of Jewish books today. PAPER BRIGADE’s editors are committed to amplifying the voices of Jewish-interest authors of all backgrounds, including those from marginalized communities and writers in translation whose work may not otherwise be available in English. The journal seeks to expand commonly held ideas of what constitutes the Jewish experience, and to highlight the essential place of Jewish books in the wider literary world.
Fax
(212) 532-4952
Social Media Platforms Used
Facebook (@JewishBookCouncil), Twitter (@JewishBook), Instagram (@JewishBookCouncil)
Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
yes
If Yes, Please Name
Jewish Book Council
Primary Editor/Contact Person
Becca Kantor
Contact Title
Editorial Director
Submissions Policy
Many of PAPER BRIGADE's pieces are commissioned; others (including all fiction submissions) come to us as unsolicited submissions. We hold an annual open call for submissions (usually December 1-February 15) for fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and translation. Currently, it is free to submit to all categories except fiction, which costs $3. Each submission is considered by two or more readers. If at least one reader decides that the submission is worthy of consideration, it is read by one or more of Paper Brigade’s primary editors.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Simultaneous Submissions Accepted
yes
Reading Period
Year round
Reporting Time
weeks
Year Founded
2016 (Jewish Book Council founded 1944)
Average Print Run
1,500
Total Circulation
1,000
Total Number Of Issues Published
7
Back Issues Available
yes
Unsolicited Manuscripts Accepted
yes
Format
perfect
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