JAY Lit — The Journal of African Youth Literature
Before you apply
About this call
The Journal of African Youth Literature is an open call issued by JAY Lit, a publishing initiative whose stated focus is the literary and visual expression of young African writers and image-makers. Positioned at the intersection of literary publishing and youth-centered cultural documentation, the publication takes as its organizing premise that the categories of age, place, and authorship carry real weight in how work is read, circulated, and archived. The call is recorded as global in location, indicating that practitioners are not restricted by residence, though the publication's orientation toward African youth establishes the thematic and biographical frame within which submissions are assessed. The call accepts work across six forms: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, drama, criticism, and photography. This breadth suggests an editorial interest in the journal as a multidisciplinary container rather than a single-genre venue, and in criticism as well as creative production. The available materials do not specify a detailed curatorial statement, submission guidelines, eligibility criteria, a deadline, a fee structure, or a prize, and no submission materials are listed. Such omissions are material to any serious assessment of the opportunity, and they should be understood as unresolved rather than as signals of any particular editorial position. For these reasons, this entry should be read as a provisional listing. Any artist considering contribution should consult JAY Lit directly to establish the publication's editorial standards, the precise meaning of its age parameters, the terms of publication and rights, and the logistics of submission before committing time to work.
What to send
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Original writing adhering to the publication's guidelines.
Accepted formats: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, drama, criticism, photography.