REED Magazine
Is An Online Magazine For Anyone Who Believes Stories Can Shape the Future!
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Why the name REED?
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REED is named after the humble reed plant—strong, flexible, and full of life. It bends without breaking, symbolizing resilience, growth, and transformation. Found in nature, history, and music, reeds represent wisdom, creativity, and new beginnings. Like the wind moving through a reed to create music, the voices and stories we share come together to inspire hope and change.
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About:
What Is REED?
REED
REED is a creative platform sharing stories of resilience, imagination, and hope.
A playful nod to the word read, REED celebrates storytelling as a way to understand the world and imagine new possibilities. Through the voices of students, educators, artists, scientists, and everyday changemakers, REED invites readers of all ages to read deeply, think boldly, and help shape a better future.
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What We Focus On
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Climate change & caring for our planet
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Innovation & creative problem-solving
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The arts: writing, poetry, visual art, music, & multimedia
Every voice matters. Stories spark courage, connection, and positive change.
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Who Can Submit?
Anyone with a story to tell, including:
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Students & young creators
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Teachers, parents & guardians (for students under 18)
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Senior citizens sharing wisdom and lived experience
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Community members with good news to share
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Educators sharing lesson plans & creative teaching ideas
We especially welcome voices that are often unheard.
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What You Can Share
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Stories & Articles
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Poetry (any style)
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Art & Photography
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Video & Music
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Creative Projects about the planet, resilience, and the future
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Submission Guidelines
Stories, Memoirs & Articles
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Up to 1,000 words
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Includes comics, 6-word memoirs & reviews
Poetry
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Up to 2 poems (400 words total)
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100-word poems welcome
Art & Multimedia
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Images or links to video/music
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100–300 word artist statement
Fiction
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Up to 900 words
Interviews & Profiles
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Written or audio, up to 1,000 words
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Original Work Only
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Accepted:
Original, collaborative, and student work
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Not Accepted:
Plagiarism, AI-generated work, uncredited media, or harmful language
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Be Honest. Be Creative. Be Brave.
​Your work doesn’t need to be perfect—just genuine. Share your perspective, your creativity, and your story. Together, we can imagine a more hopeful future.
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Stay Connected
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Follow us on Instagram: @JCPOFEST
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Join our newsletter for new themes, contests, and published works!
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How to Submit
Email submissions
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Name & age
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Short bio
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Pronouns (optional)
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Instagram link
Response time: 2–4 weeks
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