Website:
Genres Published:
Poetry
Subgenres:
Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Formal Poetry, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Love, Nature/Environmental, Political, Prose Poetry, Religious/Spiritual, Speculative Poetry, Translation, War
Book Types:
Chapbook, Poetry collections
Formats:
Paperback, E-book
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Period:
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time:
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee:
Yes
Publishes Through Contests Only:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
Yes
Titles per Year:
1 to 5
Distributors:
Website
Editorial Focus
Jacar Press is a Community Active press publishing fine poetry from Pulitzer Prize winners to poets not yet known. Proceeds from sales support progressive programs and organizations working to create positive change in their communities. Our annual Gathering of Poets, has featured Diane Seuss, Carolyn Forche, Ilya Kaminsky, Marilyn Nelson, Li-Young Lee, Leila Chatti, Dorianne Laux, Zeina Hashem Beck, Romeo Oriogun, Kevin Prufer, Esteban Rodriguez, Jennifer Franklin, Molly Twomey, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, etc.
Tips From the Editor
Query first. If not entering a contest, your best time to submit is several months after contest deadlines. Since we often publish finalists from our contests, entering those is the best path to follow for publication.
Contact Information
Richard Krawiec, Editor
6617 Deerview Trail
durham, NC 27712
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Last updated: Feb 09, 2026