KidSpirit accepts submissions of poetry, artwork, essays, and short stories from 11- to 17-year-olds everywhere.

Click on the link(s) below to see what types of work we are currently accepting for each upcoming issue.

If you have an idea that relates to an upcoming theme but does not fall into the categories listed, please email [email protected] with a brief description.

If you are submitting for the first time, you must upload a completed permission form and honesty policy. We cannot review submissions from new contributors unless the forms are included.

Please note: We do not publish work that contains hateful or profane language, gratuitous violence, references to suicide or self-harm, or is otherwise inappropriate for readers as young as 11.

Upcoming Issues:

As part of the KidSpirit community, editors and frequent contributors are invited to participate in our Online Workshops and other special projects. Watch the video to learn more about this opportunity!