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"Illustrated poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction for ages 9 โ€“ 14. Each issue includes a signature cast of rambunctious bug characters who offer humorous commentary on the stories. "
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Introduction

Illustrated poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction for ages 9 โ€“ 14. Each issue includes a signature cast of rambunctious bug characters who offer humorous commentary on the stories.

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Response Time
3โ€“6 months
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Types of Submissions Accepted

5 genres

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Fiction

Max words: 6000

CRICKET is interested in realistic contemporary fiction, historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, folk tales, myths and legends, and humor. Most stories are 1200โ€“1800 words in length; however, we occasionally serialize compelling longer stories of up to 6,000 words. We also need shorter pieces of 600โ€“900 words.

literary

fantasy

folklore

historical

humor

scienceFiction

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Humor

See "Fiction" and "Poetry".

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Nonfiction

Max words: 1800

CRICKET publishes thought-provoking nonfiction articles on a wide range of subjects: history, biography, true adventure, science and technology, sports, inventors and explorers, architecture and engineering, archaeology, dance, music, theater, and art. Articles should be carefully researched and include a solid bibliography that shows that research has gone beyond reviewing websites.

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Poetry

Max lines: 35

CRICKET publishes both serious and humorous poetry. Poems should be well-crafted, with precise and vivid language and images. Poems can explore a variety of themes, from nature, to family and friendships, to whatever you can imagine that will delight our readers and invite their wonder and emotional response. Most poems are 8โ€“15 lines, but can be as short as 3 lines or up to 35 lines.

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Art

Illustrations are by assignment only. (We do not accept photography.)

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Fiction

Max words: 6000

CRICKET is interested in realistic contemporary fiction, historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, folk tales, myths and legends, and humor. Most stories are 1200โ€“1800 words in length; however, we occasionally serialize compelling longer stories of up to 6,000 words. We also need shorter pieces of 600โ€“900 words.

literary

fantasy

folklore

historical

humor

scienceFiction

humor genre icon

Humor

See "Fiction" and "Poetry".

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Nonfiction

Max words: 1800

CRICKET publishes thought-provoking nonfiction articles on a wide range of subjects: history, biography, true adventure, science and technology, sports, inventors and explorers, architecture and engineering, archaeology, dance, music, theater, and art. Articles should be carefully researched and include a solid bibliography that shows that research has gone beyond reviewing websites.

poetry genre icon

Poetry

Max lines: 35

CRICKET publishes both serious and humorous poetry. Poems should be well-crafted, with precise and vivid language and images. Poems can explore a variety of themes, from nature, to family and friendships, to whatever you can imagine that will delight our readers and invite their wonder and emotional response. Most poems are 8โ€“15 lines, but can be as short as 3 lines or up to 35 lines.

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    Details

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    How to submit ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

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    Cover Letter and Bio ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

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    Awards

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    Demographics & Eligibility

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    Rights for published work ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

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