We publish
social change.
We’re an arts publisher bringing communities together to do good.
LJ IRL
Making the arts and literature accessible to everyone, near and far.
Semi-Colon Bookstore Lit Fest
826NYC Publication Release
Discover Beaverton Launch
What’s Happening
Contest
Poetry & Prose Contest
May – August, 2026
Fellowship
Randolph Emerging Photographers Fellowship
w/ Buddy @ The Chicago Cultural Center
TBD
Contest
Poetry & Prose Contest
May – August, 2026
Fellowship
Randolph Emerging Photographers Fellowship
w/ Buddy @ The Chicago Cultural Center
TBD
We want to hear from Black writers and artists living in the U.S.! Use your voice to impact arts and literature in your city.
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Bring our publications home.
Enjoy the anthologies that spark change and connections.
Volunteer with LJ.
From reading submissions, to tinkering with our website, to creating out-of-this-world illustrations, there’s a little slice of LJ to go around for everyone. And if shaking up arts and publishing gets you pumped, we’d love to hear from you.
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