Thank you for submitting to Lit Pup!
Lit Pup Magazine is the companion magazine to Lit Shark Magazine and is specifically BY and FOR children and teen writers.
We accept work from those under 18 years old, and we also accept work from children’s book, middle-grade, and YA authors who are creating work that is appropriate for younger audiences.
Children & Teen Writer Submissions:
This magazine is specifically made for you, so don’t be shy! Share your best work, your silliest work, your most beautiful and brilliant work! We want to see it all.
Poetry: Up to 5 poems or 10 pages
Fiction, Short Nonfiction, and Novel Excerpts: Up to 15 pages or 4500 words
Artwork: Can be with or without text, and we’d also love to see some art that centers around sharks and marine life (though that isn’t required)! Up to 10 images at a time.
To submit, please include your name, email, and a brief bio in the fields below.
Your attached document should not include your name or other identifying information, so we can ensure a blind, unbiased reading of your work and artwork.
Written works (poetry, fiction, etc.) should be attached as PDFs or Word docs, and artwork can be attached in other forms as needed.
***Also, since Lit Pup is for writers and artists under the age of 18, please submit your work with your parent or guardian’s assistance.
Children’s Book, Middle-Grade, and YA Author Submissions:
We’re now accepting works from authors and poets in these genres to allow Lit Pup Magazine to be BY and FOR younger audiences. Per the publishing community’s discourse surrounding middle-grade and YA content, please make sure your work is appropriate for young readers before submitting.
To submit, please include your name and email in the fields below. The message box should contain your author bio, and anything else you’d like us to know (if this work is a reprint and where it was previously featured, etc.).
Your attached document should not include your name or other identifying information, so we can ensure a blind, unbiased reading of your work. Written works should be attached as PDFs or Word docs.
Poetry: Up to 5 poems or 10 pages
Fiction, Short Nonfiction, and Novel Excerpts: Up to 15 pages or 4500 words
Children’s Books: Meaningful excerpts, complete books, or one illustration/spread are all accepted. Up to 20 pages. Please also submit the front and back cover!
Technical Difficulties?
If you’re unable to submit or upload a document using our form, please contact our EIC directly at mckenzie @ litshark [dot] com.
In the BODY of the email, please include your name, your email address, your author bio, the issue you are interested in submitting to, and anything else you’d like us to know (if this work is a reprint and where it was previously featured, etc.).
Your submission should be attached as a PDF or Word doc. Do not include any identifying information. McKenzie will ensure that your submission is randomly mixed into the submission pile to ensure it receives the same blind and fair reading as those submitted through the portal.
Thank you all for your support and for trusting us with your work!