Acorn: a Journal of Contemporary Haiku

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Genres Published: 
Poetry
Subgenres: 
Representative Authors: 
Fay Aoyagi, Roberta Beary, Francine Banwarth, Michele Root-Bernstein, paul m., John Barlow, Cherie Hunter Day, Ferris Gilli, Kala Ramesh, John Stevenson, Michael Dylan Welch
Formats: 
Print
Reading Periods: 
Jan 1 to Feb 28
Jul 1 to Aug 31
Response Time: 
Less than 3 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
No
Number of Debut Authors per Issue: 
5-12
Payment: 
No payment
Issues per Year: 
2
Issue Price: 
$10 per issue in the U.S. (see website for prices for Canada and overseas)
Subscription Price: 
$16 for 1 year in the U.S., $30 for 2 years (see website for prices for Canada and overseas)
Circulation: 
Less than 1,000

Editorial Focus

Acorn is a biannual journal dedicated to publishing the best of contemporary English-language haiku. In particular, it showcases the individual poem and the ability of haiku to reveal the extraordinary moments found in everyday life.

Tips From the Editor

Do not want epigrams, musings, overt emotion poured into seventeen syllables, science fiction, political commentary, strong puns or raunchy humor. A five-seven-five syllable count is not necessary or encouraged. Preferred length is one to five lines, seventeen or fewer syllables.

Contact Information

Susan Antolin, Editor
115 Conifer Lane
Walnut Creek
CA
94598
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Last updated: Feb 20, 2024