elementia is a literary arts magazine published to represent and uplift young adults. We accept original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic stories, photography and illustrations.
Submit your original poetry, short stories, essays, comics, or artwork through February 1, 2021.
cactus spines pink flowers my quiet is not blurred signs at the edges of interstate when the clouds circle at night pack of dogs i will my body to be prickly pear humidity is saturation saturation of patience saturation tires the rubber that child perches on grass stem working between teeth green
Montana and Wyoming The sprawling landscape of Yellowstone Against towering mountains Form a place that I'd never seen before The animals and people you meet at pull offs Are what make the experience an experience Waiting for Old Faithful to burst After a long enough time it does The height of th
cactus spines pink flowers my quiet is not blurred signs at the edges of interstate when the clouds circle at night pack of dogs i will my body to be prickly pear humidity is saturation saturation of patience saturation tires the rubber that child perches on grass stem working between teeth green
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Young Adult Submission Committee Do you want to be a part of a young adult group selecting what goes in elementia? If you are in grades 9-12 and are interested in writing or graphic design, we encourage you to join our group. Applications are available online. Have questions about the committee? Email elementia.
Teachers If you are a teacher of creative writing or visual arts, please reach out to elementia staff, to find out how we can help you in your classroom!
elementia is generously supported through the Joan Berkley Writers Fund of the Johnson County Library Foundation. Free copies of the magazine are available at all Johnson County Library locations.
