The Kenyon Review, a distinguished literary magazine with a long-standing commitment to serious writing, has announced an open submission period for its 2027 issues. The journal seeks work that engages with two thematic folios: Contemporary Caribbean Literature and Caretaking and the Giving of Care. These themes are broadly interpreted, allowing for a range of approaches across poetry, fiction, nonfiction, essay, flash fiction, and translation. The submission window is September 1 to September 30, 2026, and there is no reading fee for general submissions. The magazine considers previously unpublished short fiction and essays up to 7,500 words, flash fiction and essays (up to three pieces, each up to 1,000 words), poetry (up to six poems), and excerpts from larger works (up to 30 double-spaced pages). Translations are also considered in the eligible categories. Submitters may indicate whether their work should be considered for a themed folio or for general submission. The Kenyon Review strongly encourages writers to familiarize themselves with work previously published in the magazine; up to five free pieces per month are available in its archive. This call reflects The Kenyon Review's ongoing curatorial attention to voices and subjects that resonate with contemporary literary discourse. The two folios—one focusing on Caribbean literature and the other on care and caretaking—invite nuanced explorations of cultural identity, labor, intimacy, and responsibility. The journal's editorial vision values craft, originality, and intellectual depth, and it provides a platform for both emerging and established writers to reach a discerning readership.