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Literary Magazine

A stack of Literary Magazines on a table.
A room full of students and families with a young woman in the front of the room speaking at a podium.
A student wearing a green ombre hijab reads from a booklet at a podium with a microphone. A projection screen in the background provides a softly lit backdrop.
A student in a blue floral dress sits on the floor reading a pink and white Literary Magazine..
A student with blond hair and glasses speaks into a microphone at a podium. A projected screen behind him reads “Readings,” indicating he is presenting .
Three women posing next to each other.
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Julia Cluason, the founder and editor of the literary magazine talking about the literary magazine.
Student on the podium reading her literary piece.
Student writer with Melissa bassanelli
Student writer signing the literary magazine
Literary magazine team posing with Melissa Bassanelli

Overview

San Juan Unified literary magazine is a student-led initiative driven by passionate students and mentored by educators. The magazine provides young writers with a platform to share their creative works, emphasizing the power of creative writing in promoting identity, equity and educational justice. It was created to give students a space where they can express themselves freely. 

Submissions

Are you interested in having your writing or art published? Submit to the third edition of the literary magazine for high school students by Jan. 16, 2026! Writers and artists must be San Juan Unified students in grades 9-12.

This year's theme is What's Your Why. Submit writing or art considering the following guiding questions:

  • What makes you feel alive? What shapes your decisions?
  • How does your environment influence you?
  • What motivates you?
  • Who/what inspires you?
  • What gets you out of bed in the morning?

Submit here. 

Editorial Leadership

Want to join the leadership team? Apply to Editorial Leadership. 

  • Gain valuable leadership experience by co-leading the third literary magazine publication
  • Network with students and faculty members
  • Represent the magazine as an ambassador
  • Take on the role of an editor
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of the publication
  • Foster an appreciation of writing and the arts in your community

Apply by Oct. 30, 2025. Applicants must be San Juan Unified students in grades 9-12.

Contact

For questions about San Juan Unified literary magazine, please contact Rachel Nguyen.

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Submission Guidelines and FAQs