We are excited to open a new space for younger readers.
We’re currently accepting short children’s stories by African writers (all ages) for a special section dedicated to imaginative, thoughtful, and engaging storytelling for kids.
We’re looking for stories that:
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Are written for children (ages 6–12)
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Feel playful, imaginative, and emotionally true
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Reflect African worlds, cultures, and everyday experiences
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Can be enjoyed both by children and the adults reading with them
Stories can be contemporary, folktale-inspired, funny, tender, strange, or quietly magical. We’re open to a wide range of voices and styles.
Guidelines
Length: 500–1,000 words
Language: English (multilingual elements are welcome)
Send your story to: editor@theblackboyreview.com
Subject line: Children’s Submission – (Your Name)
Please prepare your story and attach in a word document, Times New Roman, Font 12.
All selected stories will be published on Black Boy Review and paired with original illustrations.
We will review submissions on a rolling basis and aim to keep this space accessible. There is no submission fee.
We can’t wait to read you!