Publications
that Publish Student Writing, Poetry, and Art
Stone
Soup: the magazine by young writers and artists
is unique among children’s magazines — it’s the only magazine made up entirely
of the creative work of children. Young people from all over the world
contribute their stories, poems, book reviews, and art work to Stone Soup. At
first, it’s hard to believe 8- to 13-year-olds can create such engrossing
stories, evocative poems, and gorgeous illustrations. But as regular readers
of Stone Soup know — they can!
[I have used Stone Soup and it’s one of the
very best. You and your students will be inspired and moved by their published
authors and artists.]
Merlyn’s
Pen: Fiction, Essays, and Poems by America’s Teens
is
perhaps the oldest of all publishers devoted exclusively to teens in grades
6-12.
[Merlyn's Pen, Inc. is in the process of reorganizing as a nonprofit
foundation: the Merlyn’s Pen Foundation. Their mission is to build a vast and
friendly library of the great works by teens written in the last twenty years.
The library, open all day and night, and free to teachers, librarians, kids,
and anyone interested in the lives of teens, will never close. It is online,
which means it’s on every teacher’s desk, on every young writer's laptop.
Works
at their library will often be beautifully illustrated, appearing exactly as
they did when first printed in Merlyn’s Pen magazine. Even the design and
typography of the poems has been reworked for viewing online and printing out
at home. But best of all, any teacher anywhere can use the powerful search
index to find exactly the right piece for her purposes: teachers in New York
can locate in mere seconds 50 poems by top New York student writers. A seventh
grade teacher attempting to teach the difficult art of character development
in fiction, can locate—in the time it takes to take a sip of coffee—25 stories
noted for their exquisite character development, and all written by seventh
graders just like her own!]
Skipping
Stones
is a nonprofit children’s magazine that encourages cooperation, creativity and
celebration of cultural and environmental richness. Skipping Stones
is an award-winning resource in multicultural education. Skipping Stones
publishes bimonthly during the school year, which accepts art and original
writings in every language and from all ages. Its staff invites you to
participate in this exciting project with your submissions, subscriptions,
suggestions and support. Non-English writings are accompanied by English
translations to encourage the learning of other languages. Each issue also
contains international pen pals, book reviews, news, and a guide for parents
and teachers. The guide offers creative activities and resources for making
best use of Skipping Stones
in your home or classroom.
[This is a truly an essential reader for teachers
looking outward and wanting to open their students to the world and its many
cultures. The student samples on the site are first-rate, must reads to be
shared with students.]
Potato
Hill Poetry
is a bimonthly magazine, except July and August, for teachers and students
K-12. They publish poems written by students along with writing exercises,
interviews with poets, book reviews, contests, and other poetry related
material. Its staff is also interested in submissions of cartoons, writing
exercises, artwork (black ink on plain white paper), essays on the writing
process, and black and white photographs.
Teen
Voices
is the magazine written by, for, and about teenage and young adult women, ages
thirteen to nineteen. Regular features include: Family, Health, Arts and
Culture (music, web, and book reviews), an advice column, and creative
writing. This magazine honors young women’s potential as leaders.)
TeenInk
is a national magazine, book, and web site featuring teen writing,
information, art, photos, poetry, teen issues, and more. All articles are
written by teenage authors.)
The
Claremont Review: The Best International Magazine to Showcase Young Adult
Writers.
The editors are looking to publish exemplary fiction and poetry by young
authors between 13 and 19 years of age. They publish those slice-of-life
stories that also focus on language and character, not simply plot-driven
stories. Prefer free-verse, non rhyming poetry.
The
Concord Review
(A quarterly journal of exemplary history essays by high school students.
Editors ask that students submit essays approximately 5,000 words in length.)
The
Writer’s Slate
comes out three times a year and publishes original poetry, exposition, and
narration from students enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade.)
YO!
Youth Outlook: The World through Young People’s Eyes
is a monthly newspaper by and about young people, which also syndicates
articles to newspapers across the U.S. YO! Connects young people with each
other and gives adults a window into the constantly changing cultures of
youth.)
Blue
Jean Magazine
is an alternative to the glamour and beauty magazines targeting teen girls. It
is the only magazine written and edited by young women around the world
between the ages of 13 and 19. They publish teen fiction, poetry, art,
commentary and nonfiction works. Its mission is to publish what young women
are thinking, saying, and doing.
New
Moon: The Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams
New Moon is the magazine created by girls for all girls who want their voices
heard and their dreams taken seriously. It’s completely edited by a Girls
Editorial Board (sixteen girls ages 8 to 14).