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Cornerstone - Poetry by Young Writers in Grades K-12 - The Louisville Review Number 100

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Closes

October 31, 2026, 10 days left

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

The Louisville Review's Cornerstone section publishes previously unpublished poetry from students in grades K-12. All styles and voices are welcome. Submissions must include parental permission if accepted, and must be accompanied by a short third-person bio (3-6 sentences) that verifies the student's current grade level. Up to five poems may be submitted in one document as a .doc or .docx file. Work created with AI assistance is not accepted.

Who it is for

Students in grades K-12 who have not had their poetry published before.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

US artists

Where

United States

When

October 31, 2026, 10 days left

Programme dates not listed

What you get

One complimentary print copy of The Louisville Review for US-based contributors, or an electronic copy for international contributors, if your work is accepted for publication.

What you need to apply

  • Poems, 5 required
  • Third-person biography that includes current grade level, up to 6 words
  • Parental permission to publish if work is accepted

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://thelouisvillereviewfleur-de-lispress.submittable.com/submit/1097869c-71fb-4e6f-9384-13affc83acee/the-louisville-review-100-cornerstone-poetry-by-young-writers-in-grades-k-12