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Legends Literary is absolutely stoked to take you on your next journey! A literary magazine distinctly for middle grade minds, we want you to see our creativity!

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Explore Adventures in Literature and digital art!

Legends Literary's mission is to provide a space for middle graders to enjoy the wonders of reading, writing and all forms of creativity! We noticed that in the world of literary magazines, there weren't many spaces for middle grade to fit in. Well, here it is!

A hand clad in an orange jacket holds up a magazine titled 'Rucksack', featuring an image of a sailing ship on a stormy sea. The background displays a large waterfall cascading down a rugged landscape.
A hand clad in an orange jacket holds up a magazine titled 'Rucksack', featuring an image of a sailing ship on a stormy sea. The background displays a large waterfall cascading down a rugged landscape.

We love to hear from everyone keeping their projects around middle grade, but we absolutely love seeing young writers and creators aged 10-14! Send in your work and tell us about yourself!

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Please feel free to send us your work! Please fill out this form! Make sure to have tons of fun. We will contact you shortly after.

A collection of Rucksack magazine covers is arranged in a grid-like pattern. Each cover features a different dramatic landscape, including a sailing ship on a stormy sea, a rugged island, and snowy mountains. The covers are aesthetically coordinated, with a minimalist and adventurous theme.
A collection of Rucksack magazine covers is arranged in a grid-like pattern. Each cover features a different dramatic landscape, including a sailing ship on a stormy sea, a rugged island, and snowy mountains. The covers are aesthetically coordinated, with a minimalist and adventurous theme.
Digital Art & Photography

Send us whatever art you'd like to submit! Photography and graphic design included. This includes comics!

... and whatever else you can come up with!

Do you have another kind of work you'd like to submit? Go ahead and send it, and we'll tell you if we want to include it! (Hint: We do!)

Creative Writing

Send us your prose, poetry, and everything in between! Please try and keep poetry under 40 lines, and prose under 1,500 words. Thanks!

What we Accept

A magazine cover is laid on a warm-toned surface, featuring a surreal photograph of a person standing on a suitcase, reaching for a ladder that extends into a cloudy blue sky, positioned against a vibrant green mossy hillside.
A magazine cover is laid on a warm-toned surface, featuring a surreal photograph of a person standing on a suitcase, reaching for a ladder that extends into a cloudy blue sky, positioned against a vibrant green mossy hillside.

Want to join our staff?

If you're interested in joining our team, please apply here! Applications close on August 15th, 2025.

A selection of magazines arranged on a table, with various covers visible. The magazines feature bold, colorful designs and photography; some include images of smiling people and artistic illustrations. Texts on the covers are diverse, with some emphasizing topics like textiles, interviews, and reading material. The overall presentation has a casual yet organized aesthetic.
A selection of magazines arranged on a table, with various covers visible. The magazines feature bold, colorful designs and photography; some include images of smiling people and artistic illustrations. Texts on the covers are diverse, with some emphasizing topics like textiles, interviews, and reading material. The overall presentation has a casual yet organized aesthetic.
A hand holds open a magazine featuring a picturesque image of a cottage surrounded by lush greenery. The background includes a gray sofa with yellow and floral patterned cushions, creating a cozy setting.
A hand holds open a magazine featuring a picturesque image of a cottage surrounded by lush greenery. The background includes a gray sofa with yellow and floral patterned cushions, creating a cozy setting.
An artistic journal spread on top of several open magazine pages. The journal includes text, decorative stickers, a ticket stub, and a quote by Tolkien. Beside the journal is a black fine liner pen. The magazines feature images of sculptures and columns of text in a language that appears to be Portuguese.
An artistic journal spread on top of several open magazine pages. The journal includes text, decorative stickers, a ticket stub, and a quote by Tolkien. Beside the journal is a black fine liner pen. The magazines feature images of sculptures and columns of text in a language that appears to be Portuguese.
woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

Legends Literary inspires young minds with thrilling adventures and joyful stories that ignite creativity and imagination.

Emily Smith

A collection of books arranged in a somewhat overlapping pattern, including titles with varied themes and cover designs such as wildlife, historical analysis, and cultural exploration. Notable titles include 'The Legend of the Sleepers' by Danilo Kis, and 'Chums', which features a distinctive blue bow tie image on its cover.
A collection of books arranged in a somewhat overlapping pattern, including titles with varied themes and cover designs such as wildlife, historical analysis, and cultural exploration. Notable titles include 'The Legend of the Sleepers' by Danilo Kis, and 'Chums', which features a distinctive blue bow tie image on its cover.

This magazine is a delightful journey through enchanting tales that captivate and entertain middle-grade readers immensely.

Jacob Lee

An open book displays an illustration depicting a young girl standing among a diverse group of characters in an imaginative setting. The artwork features intricate line work, showcasing various figures in costumes with expressive faces, likely from a fantasy or whimsical story. Trees and a waterfall provide a natural backdrop to the scene.
An open book displays an illustration depicting a young girl standing among a diverse group of characters in an imaginative setting. The artwork features intricate line work, showcasing various figures in costumes with expressive faces, likely from a fantasy or whimsical story. Trees and a waterfall provide a natural backdrop to the scene.
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