Editor/Publisher — Isabelle Stillman

Managing Editor — Jennifer Goldring

Editor-at-Large — Gianna Jacobson

Prose Editor — Amy Call

Poetry Editor — Scott Berzon

Contest Editor — Lauren Lederman

Art Editor — Buzz Spector

Senior Editor — Chuck Sweetman

Associate Editors — Anthony Alegrete, Ariel Banayan, Rita Chapman, Vidhi Choubey, Grace Clement, Fred Demien, Phedra Deonarine, Jennifer DePoorter, Ruofei Du, Brian Dunlap, Dawn Dupler, Eurydice Dye, Nicole Eyer, Kallie Falandays, Andrea Figueroa-Irizarry, Matthew Freeman, Lauren Harpold, Molly Harris, Karen Henry, Karen Holman, Cidra Jackson, Anastasia Jill, Kristina Faust Kaminskas, Robin Kapon, Kollin Kennedy, Tyler Martinez, Shannon McCarthy, Caitlin Raleigh, Sara Ross, Leslie Scheuler, Daniel Seifert, Jordan Seman, John Stillman, and Alex Streiff

Advisory Editors — Gary Belsky, Rita Mae Brown, Grace Cavalieri, Adrienne Davis, Albert Goldbarth, Robert Nazarene, Marge Piercy, Steven Schreiner, and Sally Van Doren

About Us

Welcome to december magazine, where the past meets the future in a vibrant tapestry of literary and artistic expression. Founded in 1958 amidst the little magazine and small press movements, december has a storied legacy of nurturing emerging voices and celebrating innovative work from seasoned creators.

Our Legacy

From its inception at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop to its transformative years in Chicago under Curt Johnson, december magazine has been a platform for groundbreaking literature and art. Over the decades, we have had the privilege of publishing early works by literary giants such as Rita Mae Brown, Raymond Carver, Stephen Dunn, Donald Hall, Michael Harper, Donald Justice, Ted Kooser, Philip Levine, Joyce Carol Oates, Marge Piercy, William Stafford, C.K. Williams, Charles Wright, James Wright and so many others. Our mission has always been to discover and amplify unheralded talent, a tradition we proudly continue today.

A New Era

Revived in 2012 by Gianna Jacobson, december has embraced the digital age while maintaining our commitment to print. As we move into the modern era, we are dedicated to publishing cutting-edge and diverse voices that reflect the richness of contemporary life. Our recent contributors include Bob Hicok, Albert Goldbarth, and Kelle Groom, Kiley Reid, and many others, showcasing the breadth and depth of the literary talent we support.

Our Commitment

december magazine is more than a publication; it is a community. We strive to amplify the voices of all writers and artists, including those from marginalized communities. We believe that literature and art should reflect the diversity of human experience, and we are committed to providing a platform where all stories can be heard.

Join Us

As we continue to evolve, we invite you to join us on this journey. Explore our latest issues, submit your work, and become part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. Together, we can shape the future of literature and art.

For a deeper dive into our rich history, visit our https://decembermag.org/decembers-revival/ and explore our archives.

Thank you for being part of december Magazine.