Cast of Wonders : Young Author Showcase

Banned Books Week 2024

Unwanted, Unheard: Challenging the Silence https://www.castofwonders.org/2024/03/announcing-our-call-for-submissions-for-banned-books-week-2024/ For Banned Books Week 2024, we want to see stories that challenge collective silence, that show the risks and consequences of inattention and inaction. We want the voices of the silenced and unwanted to be centered, in stories that demand to be heard. At Cast of Wonders, we welcome stories that portray the full spectrum of human experience. We don’t challenge stories; we want stories to challenge us! Cast of Wonders looks for stories that evoke a sense of wonder, have deep emotional resonance, and have something unreal about them. We aim for a 12-17 age range: that means sophisticated, non-condescending stories with wide appeal, and without gratuitous or explicit sex, violence, or pervasive obscene language. Preference for this submission window is under 5,000 words with an absolute limit of 6,000 words. Flash submissions under 1.5k are also very welcome! Submissions must adhere to Cast of Wonders guidelines, and our standard rates apply (8c/word for original fiction, $20/$100 for reprints depending on length). Submissions will be accepted from April 15-30 through our Moksha Portal – we can’t wait to read what you send in! Please note that the submission window closes at 23.59 British Summer Time (GMT+1) on the 30th April.

Currently Open to Submissions