“As the oldest literary magazine in the nation, our selected works reflect the breadth of the American experience, and encompass any voices that are committed to telling rich narratives that challenge the status quo.”
From North American Review’s website:
“We read during the
academic year. We close during university breaks. The North American
Review is the oldest literary magazine in America (founded in 1815) and one of
the most respected. We are interested in high-quality poetry, fiction, and
nonfiction on any subject; however, we are especially interested in work that
addresses contemporary North American concerns and issues, particularly with
the environment, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and class. We
read during the academic year. We close during most university breaks. The submission
fee helps us defer a small portion of our printing and distribution costs.
We like stories that start quickly and have a strong narrative arc. Poems that are passionate about subject, language, and image are welcome, whether they are traditional or experimental, whether in formal or free verse (closed or open form). We publish all forms of creative nonfiction, from personal narrative to lyric essay to immersive journalism; we appreciate when an essay moves beyond the personal to tell us something new about the world.”
