Black Lives Matter

The Little Patuxent Review stands in solidarity with the Black community and with protests against white supremacy and police brutality. We are against the systemic evil of racism and oppression in all its forms. Literary journals like ours are in a unique position to be able to provide a platform to writers from all backgrounds and stages […]

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Update: Summer 2020 issue launch

Like everyone, we’ve been carefully watching developments with the novel coronavirus and thinking about how they’ll affect plans for the launch of our Summer 2020 issue. The safety of our contributors, staff, and community is our highest priority, so we’ve decided to postpone our in-person launch reading for now. Instead, we’ll be venturing into new […]

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Cherry blossoms against a blue sky

Eight ways to celebrate National Poetry Month virtually

Spring has come to Columbia, Maryland, and we should all be out enjoying the warmer weather, soaking in the beautiful blossoms that have sprung up around the region, and enjoying the many live events that were scheduled to mark National Poetry Month. Instead, we’re staying inside, maybe going for a safely distant walk every now […]

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Close-up photograph of a woman's hand writing on some papers. A notebook and coffee mug litter the table beside her.

Welcome LPR’s new publisher: Q&A with Kellyn Mahan

The Little Patuxent Review is thrilled to welcome Kellyn Mahan as our new publisher. Kellyn first came to LPR through a literary event in Columbia, Maryland, and was so impressed with the journal’s content that she became a subscriber. Two years later, she’s jumping in as our new publisher. Kellyn currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland, […]

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Scenes from the Winter 2020 issue launch

January 19 marked the official launch of the Winter 2020 issue of the Little Patuxent Review. Contributors to the issue shared their work in front of a packed room at Oliver’s Carriage House in Columbia, Maryland. Enjoy photos from the launch, and don’t forget to pick up an issue for yourself! Many thanks to Donald […]

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