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The School Magazine is always open to submissions that add to our wonderful world of words

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Writers

Our focus is on publishing high-quality literature that has the child reader at its heart

  • We welcome submissions from all voices, including new and emerging
  • We aim to respond to every submission within 30 days
  • We pay on publication. Rate details can be viewed in our FAQs
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What we look for

We accept a variety of text types suitable for Australian primary school children

Stories

Articles

Poems

Plays

Persuasives

Serials

Submission guidelines

You can find detailed submission guidelines, alumni advice and writing tips from our editorial team in our Contributor Guide.

Illustrators

We have a talented stable of illustrators that we use throughout the year. We open our books to new artists periodically.

  • Our next callout is scheduled for April/May 2025. Watch our social media and homepage for the announcement.

Frequently asked questions

About the submission process

Tips for contributors

Captivate and inspire young readers

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