elementia Literary Magazine
What is elementia?
elementia is Johnson County Library’s award-winning literary arts magazine, dedicated to amplifying the voices of young adults. It features original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic stories, photography, and illustrations—all created by teens.
For over 20 years, teen volunteers and Library staff have collaborated to produce 23 powerful issues and one anthology, publishing the work of more than 650 young creatives.
Free copies of elementia are available at all Johnson County Library locations.
Latest Issue
elementia Issue xxiii - Legacy
elementia xxiv Submissions Open!
Next elementia Theme: Entropy
Entropy (n.) Disorderly. The universe tends toward disorder, molecules scatter, stars collapse, plans unravel.
And yet, within the chaos, we search for meaning.
We build routines, draw lines, make sense of the senseless. Where does the chaos end and the order begin?
Show us what you’ve found, let go of, or created out of the mess; bring your entropy to us.
Submissions are now open for elementia's next issue, Entropy, as well as the application for our teen committee.
Issues and Collections
elementia Issue xxiii - Legacy
elementia Issue xxii - Humanity
elementia Issue xxi - The Unspoken
elementia issue xx - Cycles
elementia Issue xix - The Unknown
elementia Issue xviii - Bodies
elementia Issue xvii - Connection
elementia Issue xvi - Breaking Free
best of elementia 1-15
Your Library. Your Voice.
Johnson County Library is looking toward the future with a new long-term plan. We need your help to create better services and bigger impact. Add your voice to the Library's story!
