Lucky Jefferson Submission Manager

Lucky Jefferson is a literary and arts organization that publishes social change—generating constructive and interactive conversations around poetry, art, and publishing. We're redefining publications page by page and using art to bring people together for the greater good.

We live for poets/writers who have never been published, especially those who sought to pursue poetry and writing later in life. We represent the people and firmly believe that marginalized voices deserve a better platform.

Submission Guidelines:

Lucky Jefferson accepts submissions of unpublished poetry and flash fiction on subjects relating to the current theme or collection.

When submitting:

Send three poems per submission. Poems should be separated by titles or page breaks.
Flash fiction should not exceed any more than 1000 words (Microfiction is what's up).
Include a cover page highlighting your name, email address, mailing address, and bio (third-person, 50 words max). Get creative, don't bore us with the same bio you share with everyone else.
No submissions via e-mail.
We do not accept work that has been previously published in print or online.

We will not tolerate any work that promotes harmful stereotypes and perspectives including: racism, bigotry, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia, xenophobia, antisemitism, ableism.

*Please visit https://luckyjefferson.com/submit for important info should your work be accepted*

Little Jefferson Partnership Submission Form

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Calling all educators and arts organizations!

Little Jefferson partners with after-school writing programs, classroom settings, and youth arts organizations to publish exceptional work created by young writers ages 9-13.

This form is for educators and program coordinators submitting student work on behalf of their organization. Little Jefferson is not open to individual submissions from parents or students.

Upon acceptance, submissions will be included on our website and in other formats agreed upon.

Student Work Submission Guidelines:

When submitting:

• Send no more than three poems or one story per student

• Use titles or page breaks to separate poems

• Include the student's preferred name (or a pen name), grade/age, and a brief bio (2-3 sentences)

• Provide context about your program and how this work was created (optional)

• We only accept translations in Spanish

• We do not accept work that has been previously published in print or online.

Not part of a writing program?

Little Jefferson is partnership-based and not open to individual submissions. Writers of all ages can submit to our 365 Collection, which accepts individual poetry and prose submissions year-round.

Support Little Jefferson

We encourage program partners to consider a donation to help sustain this work. Your contribution supports our mission to publish young voices through partnerships with educators and arts organizations.

Poetry & Prose Contest (2026) - POETRY SUBMISSION

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Poetry & Prose Summer Contest

Lucky Jefferson is excited to announce its annual literary contest!

Why are we doing this? We believe writers and artists deserve opportunities like this (and so much more), and one core part of our mission includes being the difference. Many contests charge fees to enter or make writers and artists jump through hoops with no real return. We want to change that.

For starters, it's free to enter or submit.

You'll have 1 month to submit any original and unpublished poetry and prose you want.

10 finalists will receive publication in Lucky Jefferson's digital 365 Collection.

Two finalists from that group (one poetry and one prose) will each receive $200 and publication.

4 Community Judges. Learn more about them and our contest here.

________

When submitting:

- Send no more than 1 poem or 1 prose piece in a submission. Poems should be < than 14 lines and prose < than 1,000 words.

- Keep it short and sweet. Share your name, email address, mailing address, and bio (third-person, 50 words max).

- No work that has been previously published in print or online. Please no AI-generated work.

*We will not tolerate any work that promotes harmful stereotypes and perspectives including: racism, bigotry, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia, xenophobia, antisemitism, ableism.

________

Please visit https://luckyjefferson.com/poetry-prose-contest/ for important info should your work be accepted

Poetry & Prose Contest (2026) - PROSE SUBMISSION

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Submit

Poetry & Prose Summer Contest

Lucky Jefferson is excited to announce its annual literary contest!

Why are we doing this? We believe writers and artists deserve opportunities like this (and so much more), and one core part of our mission includes being the difference. Many contests charge fees to enter or make writers and artists jump through hoops with no real return. We want to change that.

For starters, it's free to enter or submit.

You'll have 1 month to submit any original and unpublished poetry and prose you want.

10 finalists will receive publication in Lucky Jefferson's digital 365 Collection.

Two finalists from that group (one poetry and one prose) will each receive $200 and publication.

4 Community Judges. Learn more about them and our contest here.

________

When submitting:

- Send no more than 1 poem or 1 prose piece in a submission. Poems should be < than 14 lines and prose < than 1,000 words.

- Keep it short and sweet. Share your name, email address, mailing address, and bio (third-person, 50 words max).

- No work that has been previously published in print or online. Please no AI-generated work.

*We will not tolerate any work that promotes harmful stereotypes and perspectives including: racism, bigotry, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia, xenophobia, antisemitism, ableism.

________

Please visit https://luckyjefferson.com/poetry-prose-contest/ for important info should your work be accepted

Lucky Jefferson

Submission Guidelines:

Calling all educators and arts organizations!

Little Jefferson partners with after-school writing programs, classroom settings, and youth arts organizations to publish exceptional work created by young writers ages 9-13.

This form is for educators and program coordinators submitting student work on behalf of their organization. Little Jefferson is not open to individual submissions from parents or students.

Upon acceptance, submissions will be included on our website and in other formats agreed upon.

Student Work Submission Guidelines:

When submitting:

• Send no more than three poems or one story per student

• Use titles or page breaks to separate poems

• Include the student's preferred name (or a pen name), grade/age, and a brief bio (2-3 sentences)

• Provide context about your program and how this work was created (optional)

• We only accept translations in Spanish

• We do not accept work that has been previously published in print or online.

Not part of a writing program?

Little Jefferson is partnership-based and not open to individual submissions. Writers of all ages can submit to our 365 Collection, which accepts individual poetry and prose submissions year-round.

Support Little Jefferson

We encourage program partners to consider a donation to help sustain this work. Your contribution supports our mission to publish young voices through partnerships with educators and arts organizations.

Poetry & Prose Summer Contest

Lucky Jefferson is excited to announce its annual literary contest!

Why are we doing this? We believe writers and artists deserve opportunities like this (and so much more), and one core part of our mission includes being the difference. Many contests charge fees to enter or make writers and artists jump through hoops with no real return. We want to change that.

For starters, it's free to enter or submit.

You'll have 1 month to submit any original and unpublished poetry and prose you want.

10 finalists will receive publication in Lucky Jefferson's digital 365 Collection.

Two finalists from that group (one poetry and one prose) will each receive $200 and publication.

4 Community Judges. Learn more about them and our contest here.

________

When submitting:

- Send no more than 1 poem or 1 prose piece in a submission. Poems should be < than 14 lines and prose < than 1,000 words.

- Keep it short and sweet. Share your name, email address, mailing address, and bio (third-person, 50 words max).

- No work that has been previously published in print or online. Please no AI-generated work.

*We will not tolerate any work that promotes harmful stereotypes and perspectives including: racism, bigotry, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia, xenophobia, antisemitism, ableism.

________

*Please visit https://luckyjefferson.com/poetry-prose-contest/ for important info should your work be accepted*

Poetry & Prose Summer Contest

Lucky Jefferson is excited to announce its annual literary contest!

Why are we doing this? We believe writers and artists deserve opportunities like this (and so much more), and one core part of our mission includes being the difference. Many contests charge fees to enter or make writers and artists jump through hoops with no real return. We want to change that.

For starters, it's free to enter or submit.

You'll have 1 month to submit any original and unpublished poetry and prose you want.

10 finalists will receive publication in Lucky Jefferson's digital 365 Collection.

Two finalists from that group (one poetry and one prose) will each receive $200 and publication.

4 Community Judges. Learn more about them and our contest here.

________

When submitting:

- Send no more than 1 poem or 1 prose piece in a submission. Poems should be < than 14 lines and prose < than 1,000 words.

- Keep it short and sweet. Share your name, email address, mailing address, and bio (third-person, 50 words max).

- No work that has been previously published in print or online. Please no AI-generated work.

*We will not tolerate any work that promotes harmful stereotypes and perspectives including: racism, bigotry, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia, xenophobia, antisemitism, ableism.

________

*Please visit https://luckyjefferson.com/poetry-prose-contest/ for important info should your work be accepted*

Please visit https://luckyjefferson.com/poetry-prose-contest/ for important info should your work be accepted

Please visit https://luckyjefferson.com/poetry-prose-contest/ for important info should your work be accepted