Founded in 1962, the Michigan Quarterly Review is the University of Michigan's flagship literary journal. MQR publishes short fiction, essays, poetry, and translation four times a year. Twice a year, MQR publishes a special themed issue focused on addressing a single theme. Past special issues have included writing on the Flint Water Crisis, the Great Lakes, Greece, China, and Caregiving. Our magazine embraces creative urgency and cultural relevance, aiming to challenge conventions and address long-overdue conversations. As we continue to promote an expansive and inclusive vision, we seek work from established and emerging writers with diverse aesthetics and experiences. If you’re interested in subscribing, visit the “Shop,” where you can start a yearly subscription or purchase single back issues from our archive. If you’re interested in submitting, take a look at our Masthead for more on what our editors are looking for, then visit our Submission page for upcoming calls for open and themed issues.