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"trace"
by Steffan Triplett

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Read "trace" by Steffan Triplett

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There's a new publication cycle! The Shade Journal now publishes poems every first and third Thursday of the month beginning March 2025.​ The open reading ends October 31. Learn more about our submission guidelines.

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We're looking for Book Reviewers! If you're interested in reviewing contemporary books by queer people of color, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about becoming a Book Reviewer

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Check out this list of poetry books by queer people of color dropping this year!

Books by Ally Ang, Jasmine Reid, Ebony Stewart, Fargo Nissim Tbhaki Rajiv Mohabir, Samiya Bashir, Cedar Sigo, and more!

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Book Review: S is For by William Archila

reviewed by mónica teresa ortiz

September 2025

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"Langston Closed His Letters to Carlo"

by CM Burroughs

September 2025

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"Reading Ellison on Ellison Avenue"

by Chrysanthemum

August 2025

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