But in the end, stories are about one person saying to another: This is the way it feels to me. Can you understand what I'm saying? Does it feel this way to you?

                     -- Kazuo Ishiguro

Between the Lines is an international, annual literary journal exploring the ways in which writing can spark social justice and community change. 

Founded by inaugural Maryland Youth Poet Laureate Tara Prakash, the journal examines the role of writing in creating change. We receive submissions globally, including submissions from Japan, Colombia, and England.

Published and nationally acclaimed high-school and college students review submissions, choosing those that resonate, spark further reflection, and leave space for the unsaid.

Anyone, regardless of age or geographic location, is eligible to submit.

Between the Lines

Publishing annually, Between the Lines is an international literary journal exploring the ways in which writing can spark social and community change. Nationally-acclaimed high school and college students review submissions, choosing those that resonate, spark further reflection, and leave space for the unsaid. 

In its third issue, Between the Lines is looking for submissions related to any and all social justice issues (gun reform, climate change & the environment, race & identity, etc.). 

Between the Lines Issue 3 Call for Submissions

In its third issue, Between the Lines is looking for submissions related to any and all social justice issues (gun reform, climate change & the environment, race & identity, etc.). 

Publishing annually, Between the Lines is an international literary journal exploring the ways in which writing can spark social and community change. Nationally-acclaimed high school and college students review submissions, choosing those that resonate, spark further reflection, and leave space for the unsaid. 

In its third issue, Between the Lines is looking for submissions related to any and all social justice issues (gun reform, climate change & the environment, race & identity, etc.). 

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