by Rhiann Sheffie Poetry Hot corn crackles in the oiled pot As thug clots tie knots in my stomach The TV in Granny’s room never stops Background noise of politics and hot goss MSNBC is its latest beat Another Black boys defeat Caught on the 911 call The dash cam The revolution won’t be… Continue reading pop, pop, pop
Vol. IX: “POP!” is the intersection of tradition and trend. Whether satirizing an overused metaphor in poetry or confronting violence in Gaza, these pieces are made relevant both by their immediacy and because they are rooted in the human experience. We hope you’ll find moments that will surprise you, inspire you to think outside… Continue reading Vol. IX: “POP!”
What should I read next?—Scratch that. What should I listen to next? As we roll out the new season of our podcast Transposition, we want to take a moment to appreciate and recognize some of our favorite literary-themed podcasts. These hidden gems offer a rich tapestry of bookish discussions, author interviews, and deep dives… Continue reading Expo Recommends: Podcast Edition
In honor of #GivingTuesday, we’re waiving our submission fees on Tuesday, November 28, so you can donate your money or time to your favorite organizations. If you’re looking for suggestions, here are some of our favorite orgs we recommend donating your dollars to or getting involved with as a volunteer.
Vol. VIII: “Lines” explores connection. Between parents and children, artists and fans, friends and lovers, robots and humans. To one’s city and across borders. Via humor and through grief. The lines within this issue are both physical and metaphorical, and throughout—like on our cover specially designed by Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin—illustrate the moments when art intersects… Continue reading Vol. VIII: “Lines”
For the seventh edition of Exposition Review’s “Share Your Voice!” workshop, we got an itch and shook things up a bit for our annual event for emerging writers. As in previous years, we invited WriteGirl teens and alums and students from PEN America’s DREAMing Out Loud program to the free session with the ultimate goal… Continue reading Recap: ‘Share Your Voice!’ Workshop Collab with Mag 20/20
We are delighted to kick off another round of Flash 405 with a new prompt, “Tacky,” chosen by our own Kes Nave! Kes started her journey with Exposition Review as a participant in our annual “Share Your Voice!” publishing workshop and a contributor to our “Wonder” issue with her first published poem “Justice Favors Fortune.”… Continue reading Call for Entries: Flash 405, February 2023: “Tacky”
What should I read next? It’s a question we all ask ourselves time and again. Even with countless stories, poems, essays, scripts, art, comics, and films to discover, to fall in love with or to detest, it can be a challenge to choose. Enter Expo Recommends, a curated selection of readings brought to you by… Continue reading Expo Recommends: “Lines”
Writing might seem like a solitary activity, but it’s backed by a vibrant community that supports and uplifts voices of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. In honor of #GivingTuesday, we’re waiving our submission fees on Tuesday, November 29, so you can donate your money or time to your favorite organizations. If you’re looking for suggestions,… Continue reading Support These Lit Orgs on #GivingTuesday 2022
Exposition Review is delighted to unveil the theme for our June 2022 Flash 405 contest guest-judged by Expo contributor and all-around literary powerhouse Sofía Aguilar: “Inheritance.” Flash 405 is Exposition Review‘s multi-genre short-form writing competition, awarding cash prizes and online publication to the winners. Read on to learn more about this month’s contest: