The Caterpillar Magazine A project of The Moth Magazine (see other related projects). Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (June 2023). We provide the following information as an archive. About The Caterpillar is a unique magazine of poems, stories and art created by adults for children between the ages of 7 and 11(ish). It includes some great writing by the likes of Michael Morpugo, Meshack Asare, Chrissie Gittins, Janet Wong and Dennis Lee (the man who wrote the words to Fraggle Rock!). Country of Publication & Year Established Ireland Established in 2013 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Children, Middle grades.Genres: General.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Children, Middle grades.Genres: General.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Closed Audience:Children, Middle grades.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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: Correction/Update The Caterpillar Magazine Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Caterpillar Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Caterpillar Story for Children Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Moth Art Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Moth Magazine CLOSEDThe Moth Nature Writing Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Moth Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Moth Short Story Prize Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 25 Mar 2025Date Added: 28 Apr 2014