Stone Soup welcomes submissions from young writers and artists ages 8-13. We're looking for your best creative work!
Before You Submit
All submissions are made through our Submittable portal. Please read all guidelines carefully before submitting your work.
General Guidelines
Age Requirement
Contributors must be ages 8-13 at the time of submission.
Original Work
All submissions must be original and previously unpublished.
Response Time
We typically respond within 4-6 weeks of submission.
Multiple Submissions
You may submit multiple pieces, but please submit each piece separately.
Submission Categories
Rights & Publication
Stone Soup acquires first publication rights for accepted work. This means:
- Your work must not have been published elsewhere before appearing in Stone Soup
- After publication, all other rights remain with you (the author/artist)
- You may republish your work elsewhere after it appears in Stone Soup, with credit to Stone Soup as the original publisher
What Happens Next?
After you submit your work, our editorial team will review it carefully. Learn more about our review process and what to expect on our What Happens After You Submit page.
Questions? Contact us at editor@stonesoup.com