Submissions for Issue 15 will open on June 22nd.

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In a galaxy far, far away, through the depths of the ocean, in the middle of a moonless night…

For this issue, we want you to take us into the dark. Give us creepy crawlers that tunnel through dirt, nocturnal animals prowling or prancing through the streets while we sleep, the mysteries of the ocean floor, and the majesties of outer space. We want spooky* and spectacular—what haunts the dark but also what illuminates it. Give us poetry that praises the beauty of a quiet night. Stories that celebrate the cosmos, the night owls, the creatures that thrive in the caliginous corners of the world. Give us shadows and starlight. Tales of surprising fun during power outages and twilight games of flashlight tag. Gloom and gloam, and the spine-tingling delight of being up past bedtime. We want your poetry, stories and artwork that lead us into the dark, and show us how to find our way out again.

*We are a publication for readers ages 10 and under. Please keep this in mind when crafting your spooky pieces.

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We welcome poems, prose, and artwork by kid-lit creatives of all ages and backgrounds. Please make sure your submissions are appropriate for an audience of readers aged 10 and under. 

 

Submissions for Issue 15: In the Dark will be open June 22nd - August 2nd.  

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