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One of the Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers
Writing resource site Chill Subs posted this list on their Instagram in 2024, with 43 journals that regularly accept work by authors under 18. Some, like Lunch Ticket and Gigantic Sequins, also publish work by adults, while others are youth-only.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/C17IV0yIQ-d/
Categories: Resources and Contests for Students and Educators
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