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Toyon publishes distinguished literary and art work, with particular interest in promoting environmental and social justice. We seek diverse voices from around the world and welcome submissions in all languages. We recognize that the texts we encounter sometimes challenge us, and that can be a sign of merit and value. We make it a practice to interrogate our readerly biases and tastes. |
Our Practice |
1. All submissions, and the content of our conversations about them, are never shared with people outside of the Toyon staff, unless the work is scheduled for publication with agreement from the authors.
2. Our conversations and evaluations are respectful of the time and efforts of each writer and artist. We treat each submission with care and discuss all texts as if in workshop, acknowledging that the writer/artist may be in the room. 3. We read every submission carefully and thoroughly. Every submission is worthy of considered attention, and every submission is read from beginning to end. 4. We are generous readers, willing to follow where each piece leads. 5. Toyon follows editorial standards that promote no censorship, except for instances of hate speech and intolerance. 6. We are mindful of the contingencies of literary evaluation. We value multiple forms of literary production and recognize that conventions differ across traditions. As we evaluate each submission, we identify the traditions and conventions that each text calls upon, seeking to locate the text in a diverse aesthetic landscape. 7. We honor the creative control of the author and artist, and will not alter the work without consent and approval. We will not call into question an author's experience. |
Writing is both a tool to express what we cannot say and a way to speak through the ages. It is an enduring form of communication. When it comes down to it, Toyon’s current staff exemplifies two things: we are curious and we want to hear what you have to say.
~Jan Calderon, 2016-17 Toyon Staff Member
