General submissions are now closed, but we’ll have lots of great stories and poems for you to keep reading through July, including our announcement of our Humor Contest Winners.

Brendan Kiely’s “Tradition” explores the ways young men help create and perpetuate rape culture, as well as fight it in alliance with young women. We’re thrilled he agreed to talk about his work.

It’s May 1st, and you know what that means?

Are you an avid YA reader?

Do you already spread a copious amount of your virtual  existence on social media?

We at YARN were lucky enough to snag this interview with Joy McCullough, debut novelist of “Blood Water Paint.” Her stunning historical in verse will absolutely stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.

We at YARN caught up with Amanda Lovelace, author of two amazing collections of poetry. Read on to find out more about Amanda and her work.

We’re so pleased to present our first fiction story of the 2018 season, a happy-sad tale about getting through tough times.

Every two months, Garrett performs at assembly…If he sang at every assembly every week, then people would think he’s showing off. He is showing off, that’s just how he masks it.[…]

Because we are the luckiest YA literary Journal around, we get to share these fabulous outtakes with you from Elizabeth Acevedo’s “The Poet X.” Happy reading!