External Submissions

What are we looking for?

At Sliding, our vision is to build a community inspired by childlike curiosity. This is why we have opened this space to contributions from around the world.

If you have reviews, opinions, critical perspectives, creative works, or any other kind of digital material that fits our themes — children’s literature, media, and culture — we welcome your submissions.

We know there are many voices to be heard: Young people, writers, artists, educators, parents, academics, and all those who love media and literature. By bringing these perspectives together, we aim to expand our understanding of children’s and young adult culture worldwide.

We believe that this multiplicity of voices not only enriches our collective knowledge, but also provides our readers with tools to embrace diversity, celebrate cultural richness, and discover the amazing ways people are shaping a better present for young people through literature, culture, and media.

Who can contribute to Sliding Magazine?

Anyone with childlike curiosity who has something to share about children’s literature, media, and culture can contribute.

What can you contribute?

Sliding Magazine publishes monthly thematic issues, and you are welcome to contribute with an article, opinion piece, in-depth essay, research-based work, or any other type of creative submission that fits our themes and digital format.

If you would like to share something outside the scope of our monthly issue, you are still welcome to submit it. Our editorial board will review your contribution and decide on its relevance and the best time to feature it online.

Submission guidelines

1. Themes: The publication must regard one of the following themes: children’s literature, children’s media, and children’s culture.
2. Extension: Articles should generally range between 800 and 1,500 words, depending on the topic and depth of analysis. Shorter opinion pieces or reviews may be around 600–800 words, while in-depth essays or research-based articles can extend up to 2,000 words if necessary. We also welcome creative writing and other forms of visual or film productions. In these cases, the length and format will be discussed with the contributor upon acceptance.
3. Submission template: Only articles submitted using the required template will be considered. Download the template here.
4. Format: The completed submission template should be uploaded as a Word or Google Docs file to facilitate the editing process. 
5. Language: Articles must be written in either American or British English. The editor will ensure consistency in the chosen style.
6. Media included in the articles:
   • Any images, videos, or graphics included must be royalty-free, properly attributed, and not infringe on copyright laws.
   • You may include images (JPG/PNG) or videos within your article. To ensure quality, please upload your own images to our system, and provide proper links or credits for any external images you use.
   • Every article requires a featured image. If you have a suggestion, feel free to share it with us. The featured image should have a 16:9 ratio and a recommended size of 1200 × 675 px (minimum). If no suitable image is provided and your article is selected, our design team will choose one for you.
   • Sources such as Unsplash, Pexels, Freepik, Pixabay, or direct permission from creators are recommended for image use.
7. Editorial guidelines: Every submission will be evaluated based on our Editorial Guidelines.

Review and editorial process

1. Once you submit your article, you will receive a confirmation email.
2. Our editorial team will review the article within one to two weeks to ensure it meets our requirements.
3. If selected, the assigned editor will return the article with comments and required edits, along with publishing timelines. The editor will guide the contributor through the process until the article is published on our website. The editor or design team may also reach out to request additional materials to help promote the article on our website and social media channels.

Please note that submitting an article does not guarantee publication. If your article is not selected, you will be notified.

Contributor rights and responsibilities

1. Contributors retain full ownership and copyright of their submitted work. This includes the text, images, and any other materials provided. 
2. Contributors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are original, unpublished, free of plagiarism, and not generated by AI. Contributors are responsible for securing rights to any third-party material included in their submission
3. Articles will be published only after the contributor and the editorial team have agreed on the final version, following the editing process.

Sliding Magazine rights and responsibilities

1. By submitting to Sliding Magazine, contributors grant the magazine a non-exclusive license to edit, publish, and promote the work both online and in print (if applicable).
2. Sliding Magazine is a non-profit initiative. Contributions are made on a voluntary basis, and no financial compensation will be provided. 
3. Sliding Magazine will only publish articles that meet the editorial guidelines as well as the publication calendar. 

How to submit?

Contact

We look forward to reading your submissions and welcoming you into the Sliding community. For any questions, contact us at slidingmagazine@gmail.com.