Anansesem

This project is believed to be defunct. (November 2019)

About

Anansesem is an "online-only" children's magazine. It was established in 2010 to encourage the writing and illustration of Caribbean literature for and by children. Anansesem is run by a dedicated team of volunteers from various Caribbean countries. The ezine invites submissions of Caribbean short stories, poetry and illustrations for children irrespective of geographical location.

Country of Publication & Year Established

International

Established in 2010

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year

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We will accept children's fiction in the genres of realistic fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, science fiction, super hero fiction, mystery, humor, and traditional (traditional = original work that fits the folk tale, fairy tale, or myth/legend sub-genres.) The only genres we will not accept are religious fiction, fan fiction and certain types of horror fiction.

Audience:

Children, People in a specific region.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical
Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical, Superhero
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Superhero

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics (Excluding: Religion/Spirituality) including...
Folklore/Mythology: General, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Non-fiction pieces must bear some clear relation to children's literature, children's literacy, children's publishing or children's librarianship relative to Caribbean communities. We want to publish upbeat pieces that focus on Caribbean children's positive reading, writing and speaking experiences, but will consider any well-written piece evoking or exploring the experience of the Caribbean child or childhood in the Caribbean.

Audience:

Children, People in a specific region.

Lengths:

Review: 800 - 1,200 words.
Essay: Up to 2,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Mainstream.

Topics:

Folklore/Mythology: General, Cultural folklore, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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We accept children's poems in all styles: limericks, action rhymes, haiku, rhyming, non-rhyming, alphabet poems, nature poems, narrative poems, happy poems, sad poems...we want to see it all.

Audience:

Children, People in a specific region.

Genres:

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Haiku (or related), Light verse, Limerick, Narrative poetry, Rhyming, Short poetry.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics (Excluding: Religion/Spirituality) including...
Folklore/Mythology: General, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Children, People in a specific region.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Folklore/Mythology: General, Cultural folklore, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026