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"The Minnie Riperton Collection"
by Joy Priest

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There's a new publication cycle! The Shade Journal now publishes poems every first and third Thursday of the month beginning March 2025.​ The open reading ends October 31. Learn more about our submission guidelines.

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The Sealey Challenge is here! If you're looking for a book to read, check out our list of poetry books by trans, nonbinary, & genderqueer writers to help guide you this August.

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We're looking for Book Reviewers! If you're interested in reviewing contemporary books by queer people of color, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about becoming a Book Reviewer

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