Christian Writers Submission Information

LADYBUG, a literary magazine for young children, features original stories, poetry, nonfiction, and activities written by the world’s best children’s authors—both known and new. When reviewing submissions, the editors look for clear and beautiful language, a sense of joy and wonder, and a genuinely childlike point of view. We have particular interests in stories that explore themes of identity (gender, race and ethnicity, neighborhoods, beliefs and traditions); citizenship and global cultures; scientific and technological exploration; and the creative spirit.

Ladybug (for ages 3–6) is looking for short stories, poetry, nonfiction, and songs about young children’s creations, real and imagined. Finger paintings and clay animals, forts and fairy houses, unexpected inventions, new musical instruments—what will your characters dream up? When reading submissions, the editors look for playfulness, humor, beautiful language, and a childlike point of view.

Ladybug (for ages 3–6) is looking for finger plays and action rhymes: energetic poems for children to act out, connecting language with simple, playful movements. Your rhyme might invite children to act out parts of a daily routine (cooking, dressing, riding a bus, etc.), to imagine the life of a community helper, to embody an animal, a construction vehicle, the wind, the ocean—or something else entirely. Please be concise: Ladybug action rhymes are generally no longer than twelve lines.

Ladybug (for ages 3–6) is looking for short stories, retellings of folk tales, rebus stories, and nonfiction for young children to enjoy during the winter season. Send us stories of children playing outside in the snow or celebrating winter holidays, or cozy tales that are just right at the end of a chilly day. Stories for and about children who live in warm places and may sometimes tire of snow-filled seasonal tales are welcome, too. Ladybug accepts fiction and narrative nonfiction up to 800 words and nonfiction up to 400 words.

LADYBUG, a literary magazine for young children, features original stories, poetry, nonfiction, and activities written by the world’s best children’s authors—both known and new. When reviewing submissions, the editors look for clear and beautiful language, a sense of joy and wonder, and a genuinely childlike point of view. We have particular interests in stories that explore themes of identity (gender, race and ethnicity, neighborhoods, beliefs and traditions); citizenship and global cultures; scientific and technological exploration; and the creative spirit.

Ladybug (for ages 3–6) is looking for short stories, poetry, nonfiction, and songs about young children’s creations, real and imagined. Finger paintings and clay animals, forts and fairy houses, unexpected inventions, new musical instruments—what will your characters dream up? When reading submissions, the editors look for playfulness, humor, beautiful language, and a childlike point of view.

Ladybug (for ages 3–6) is looking for finger plays and action rhymes: energetic poems for children to act out, connecting language with simple, playful movements. Your rhyme might invite children to act out parts of a daily routine (cooking, dressing, riding a bus, etc.), to imagine the life of a community helper, to embody an animal, a construction vehicle, the wind, the ocean—or something else entirely. Please be concise: Ladybug action rhymes are generally no longer than twelve lines.

Ladybug (for ages 3–6) is looking for short stories, retellings of folk tales, rebus stories, and nonfiction for young children to enjoy during the winter season. Send us stories of children playing outside in the snow or celebrating winter holidays, or cozy tales that are just right at the end of a chilly day. Stories for and about children who live in warm places and may sometimes tire of snow-filled seasonal tales are welcome, too. Ladybug accepts fiction and narrative nonfiction up to 800 words and nonfiction up to 400 words.