La Raíz Magazine See other projects related to this listing. About La Raíz Magazine is a literary magazine that publishes visual art and poetry by community members, writers, and artists based in San José, California and Santa Clara County, while also welcoming work from our national and international community. La Raíz Magazine consciously creates space for the publication and presentation of creative work by people who identify as women, girls, and members of the global majority (people of color); with an emphasis on work by people whose heritage is rooted in lands that are now Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, who may identify as: Indigenous, Chicana/o, or from their country of origin . Through our publication and events, we hope to promote inclusion, empathy, and connection. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for for additional pieces. The fee is USD $20 (above average for magazines that charge). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who identify as women, girls, and members of the global majority (people of color). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region, Hispanics/Latinos, Indigenous Peoples, Females.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 100 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: 2 prizes of USD $200.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region, Hispanics/Latinos, Indigenous Peoples, Females.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: 2 prizes of USD $200.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @laraizmagazine For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope La Raíz Magazine Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 1 response is pending (15 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 180 days. The editors request that you don't query on the status of your submission. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:29 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsLa Raíz Press Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. 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