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POETRY

Abalone Moon
Includes poetry and art by both emerging and established poets and artists.
American Poetry Review
National literary magazine containing poetry, interviews, and essays. Site includes selected poems, submission and book prize guidelines, and news of upcoming activities.
Barrow Street
Organization that publishes a poetry journal and hosts a poetry reading series in New York City's West Village.
Cortland Review
Literary magazine featuring original work, mostly poetry, in both streaming audio and text.
Haggard and Halloo
Independent ezine publishing surreal poetry by underground writers.
Jubilat
Delivers the best in contemporary poetry along with art, interviews and prose. Examples and subscription information on the site.
Mudlark
Electronic journal of poetry and poetics.
My Favorite Bullet
Quarterly magazine for contemporary poetry. Contains archives of all issues, including featured poet pages and essays.
Poetry Bay
Features some of the finest works being produced in contemporary poetry by established and emerging authors. Includes poetry, reviews, essays, and interviews.
Poetry Canada
Includes poetry, art and photography from around the world.
Poet's Haven
Online magazine containing poetry, art, stories, essays, reviews, chat, and more.
Rattle
Publication of the best in contemporary poetry and conversations with people who are leaving a mark in today's literature.
Vallum
Canada based magazine of new poetry, interviews, reviews, visual art and feature articles.
Valparaiso Poetry Review
Presents poems, interviews, and essays by new, emerging, or well-known poets.
Zombie Logic Review
Containing poetry, webcomics, artwork and short videos. Zombie Logic Review focuses on surrealist, outsider and outlaw poetry.

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LITERATURE

3AM Magazine
Brings you the hottest in online literature, entertainment, and music.
Affaire de Coeur
Book reviews from all genres: fiction and non-fiction, amoureux, romance, contemporary, historical, paranormal, suspense, mystery, science, fiction, fantasy.
Anotherealm
Magazine of short speculative fiction.
Apple Valley Review
Online literary magazine featuring a collection of poetry, short fiction, and essays.
Barcelona Review
English-Spanish ezine offering the best of contemporary fiction.
Blackbird
Online journal publishing poetry, fiction, drama, essays, interviews, reviews and visual arts explorations by widely known and emerging talents.
BookBrowse
Book recommendations, information, online magazines and booklovers' community.
Book Geeks
Book review service in India to promote Indian authors & their books.
Born Magazine
Experimental venue marrying literary arts and interactive media.
Boston Review
Political and literary magazine featuring the best in cultural debate, fiction, poetry, and reviews.
Cha
Hong Kong-based English online literary journal, dedicated to publishing poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, reviews and photography. Focuses on Asian-themed creative work and work done by Asian writers and artists.
Contemporary Literary Review
Poetry, stories, criticism, reviews, non-fiction, and other genre from around the world.
Eastlit
Monthly e-magazine publishing news about English literature from or connected to East and South East Asia.
Exquisite Corpse
Art and literary journal, edited by writer Andrei Codrescu.
failbetter.com
Online quarterly that publishes original works of fiction, poetry and art.
Fleeting Magazine
Literary e-Magazine featuring short-form poetry and fiction.
Gangway
International magazine for book reviews, literature and contemporary culture providing relevant information for the readers of contemporary literature.
Geist
Canadian magazine of ideas and culture with a strong literary focus and a sense of humour.
Ginosko Literary Journal
Semiannual ezine from US, publishing short stories and poetry from various new and already recognized authors.
Good Reading
Monthly magazine features reviews of literary books, award-winning books, crime, romance, sci-fi an biography.
Granta
Respectable quarterly magazine publishing fiction, personal history, reportage and inquiring journalism. Also features documentary photography.
Hamilton Arts & Letters
Literary magazine funded by Ontario Arts Council. Published biannualy in Canada.
HelloHorror
Bimonthly online magazine, publishing horror stories, horor poems etc.
Irish Pages
Biannual journal publishen in Ireland, Belfast. Focusing on poetry, short fiction, essays, creative non-fiction, memoir, essay reviews and literary journalism.
Istanbul Literature Review
International literary magazine from Turkey.
Jacket Magazine
Australian review of new writing, with poetry, creative prose, interviews, reviews, and informative feature articles.
Literary Review
Quality fiction, poetry, and essays from many nations to English readers.
Litro
Monthly literary magazine publishing new, original short fiction, focusing on writers in the UK.
Little Magazine
Largely translations from the South Asian languages.
Mad Hatters' Review
Multimedia magazine featuring "edgy and enlightened literature, art and music in the age of dementia".
Mississippi Review
Quarterly journal primarily devoted to short fiction.
Narrative Magazine
Features fiction and nonfiction, with writers such as Rick Bass, Joyce Carol Oates, Jane Smiley, Tobias Wolff, as well as emerging writers.
Neon Literary Magazine
UK-based literary magazine, published online and in print every quarter.
New England Review
Sample works of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction from the print quarterly.
New York Journal of Books
Panel includes authors, journalists, publishing executives, academics, as well as professionals across a number of disciplines.
Nuvein Magazine
Features fiction, poetry, film, and music.
Painted Bride Quarterly
Philadelphia-based literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, essays and art.
Paris Review
Selected pieces from international literary quarterly focusing on original creative work - fiction and poetry- not to the exclusion of criticism.
Per Contra
Online magazine for art, fiction, interviews and book reviews.
Pif Magazine
Poetry and short stories by emerging writers, as well as book, CD, movie reviews and political commentary.
Ofi Press Magazine, The
Monthly literary journal based in Mexico, publishing international poetry, fiction and essays.
Omnivore
Reviews for recently published books in the UK.
OVS Magazine
Online and print literary journal bringing visual art and literature together.
Ploughshares
Good samples from current and recent issues of respected literary magazine.
Red China
Magazine of literature and the arts that "offers a "pool" unique by nature".
Republic of Letters
Publishes works of unknown authors alongside those already accomplished.
Roadside Fiction
Irish on line realist literary magazine focusing on short stories and photos. Published quarterly.
Splash of Red
Dedicated for developing the global contemporary literary arts community.
Stoneslide Corrective, The
E-magazine publishing short stories, creative nonfiction, novels, cynicism, one liners, and humor.
theNewerYork!
Publishing and promoting experimental literature. Focusing on new and forgotten forms of literature like epistolary, aphorisms, chat room transcripts, online forums, classified ads, and other absurdities.
Threepenny Review
Prestigious quarterly magazine, featuring reading room, art gallery, excerpts from past and current issues, and ways to subscribe.
Timothy McSweeney's Internet Tendency
Literary magazine edited by Dave Eggers.
Underground Voices
Monthly magazine "about addictions, alcoholism, mental illnesses, psychiatric sessions, torments, confessions, purging".
Valterra Magazines
Monthly publication, publishing short stories in various genres: mystery, romance, thriller, paranormal, poetry, travel and more.
Web Del Sol
Portal hosting over 25 literary magazines and publishing original fiction, poetry, essays, and reviews.
Word Riot
Online literary magazine of experimental and non-genre prose and poetry.
Words Without Borders
Undertakes to promote international communication through translation of the world's best writing.
Zoetrope: All-Story
Magazine, founded by Francis Ford Coppola, featuring online submissions and reviews of short stories.

BOOK REVIEWS

Atlantic Monthly - Books & Critics
Quality literary section with book reviews, features and author interviews. Magazine also showcases new fiction by well-known writers.
Black Book Review
Features some of the best African-American writing, reviews, and interviews.
Book Reporter
American-flavoured site with hundreds of reviews, author profiles and interviews.
Bookwire
Portal providing articles on the latest book industry news, access to literary journals and reviews, and an expansive directory of book sites around the world.
Books and Culture
Presents a Christian perspective on books, media, and overall culture.
California Literary Review
Irreverent book reviews, essays, and interviews with talented authors.
Contemporary Poetry Review
Magazine features poetry criticism, reviews and interviews with distinguished poets, critics, and translators.
Crime Time
Features reviews, news, interviews and more about all that's best in crime fiction.
January Magazine
Variety of reviews as well as interviews and profiles.
Kirkus Reviews
Posts over 500 pre-publication book reviews every month in multiple genres including fiction, mystery, science fiction and non-fiction.
London Review of Books
Book reviews and slick articles on politics and culture.
New York Review of Books
Premier literary magazine publishing essays and reviews of books and the arts. Features archive going back to 1963.
Rain Taxi
Quarterly publication offering reviews of literary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction with an emphasis on innovative writing.
Salon Books
Book reviews, interviews, and editorial picks from online news magazine. The site also has plenty of recommendations and audio clips of well-known authors reading their own work. .
Times Literary Supplement (TLS)
Top quality weekly UK magazine providing a unique record of developments in literature, politics, scholarship and the arts.
Newspapers - Book Reviews
UK Newspapers

Daily Telegraph Books

Guardian Unlimited Books

Independent: Books

Times: Books
US Newspapers

Boston Globe: Books

Chicago Tribune Book Reviews

Christian Science Monitor: Books

Los Angeles Times Book Review

New York Times: Books

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Village Voice Literary Supplement (VLS)

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THE JACKIE & SHADOW STORY

THE BIG BEAR BALD EAGLE STORY

"JACKIE & SHADOW"

The Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have been nesting in Big Bear Valley since 2013, This is the first time in three years that they have successfully hatched eaglets.
In 2019, they had two chicks; and in 2022, they had one. This year they had three eaglets, but one of the three eaglets that hatched in early March did not survive a storm.
It passed away on March 13, 2025.

NAMING CONTEST

The "Friends of Big Bear Valley" (FOBBV) are hosting a naming contest for the two surviving eaglets.
The Friends are inviting the public to submit name suggestions until March 28, 2025.

The FOBBV is asking for gender-neutral name suggestions and is accepting donations of $5 for one entry, $10 for three entries, or $25 for 10 entries.
The final names will be chosen by Big Bear Valley elementary school students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
The winners will be announced on April 1, 2025.

EAGLE CAM

The FOBBV operates a 24/7 live webcam of Jackie and Shadow's nest, which has drawn thousands of viewers worldwide.
The organization relies on donations to maintain the livestream, which is free from advertisements.
Donations are appreciated!

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NEW EAGLET NAMES = SUNNY AND GIZMO

Jackie & Shadow

AMERICAN BALD EAGLE NESTS WEBCAMS

BALD EAGLE OVERVIEW

The Bald Eagle is a large, powerful bird that has been the national symbol of the United States since 1782. It is a member of the Accipitridae family and is found near large bodies of water throughout North America. Here are some key facts about the Bald Eagle:

EAGLE BEHAVIOR & HABITAT

SIZE: 3 feet in length, 6-7 feet in wingspan, and 10-14 pounds in weight.
HABITAT: Found near large bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and coastlines.
DIET: Primarily feeds on fish, but also eats other small animals and carrion.
CONSERVATION STATUS: Listed as a species of Low Concern, but was once endangered due to habitat destruction, hunting, and pesticide use.

INTERESTING BEHAVIORS

Bald Eagles are known for their impressive eyesight, which allows them to spot fish up to a mile away. They are also skilled thieves, and have been known to steal food from other birds.
NESTING: Bald Eagles build large nests, called eyries, which can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and measure 10 feet wide and 6 feet deep. These nests are often used for many years and may be added to over time.
MATING: Bald Eagles form long-term monogamous relationships, with some pairs staying together for up to 20 years.
BREEDING: Bald Eagles typically breed between March and May, with the female laying 1-4 eggs per clutch.
HUNTING: Bald Eagles are skilled hunters, using their sharp talons and strong wings to swoop down on their prey. They can also steal food from other birds, such as osprey and hawks.
MIGRATION: While some Bald Eagles are migratory, others are resident birds that stay in their year-round territories. Some Bald Eagles migrate from Canada and Alaska to the contiguous United States each winter, while others remain in their year-round territories. Those that migrate typically travel in large groups, often with other species such as osprey and hawks.
HUNTING TECHNIQUES: Bald Eagles are skilled hunters, using a variety of techniques to catch their prey. Some of their methods include:
DIVING: Bald Eagles will swoop down from high altitudes, using their sharp talons to snatch fish right out of the water.
PERCHING: Bald Eagles will perch above a body of water, scanning for fish and other prey below.
STEALING: Bald Eagles will steal food from other birds, such as osprey and hawks.
PREY: Bald Eagles primarily feed on fish, but will also eat other small animals such as; rabbits, squirrels, mice, and carrion.

The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and The Migratory Bird Treaty Act Overview

The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) and The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) are two federal laws of the United States that protect birds, including eagles. Here's a brief overview of each act:

BALD EAGLE CONSERVATION STATUS

The Bald Eagle is no longer considered an endangered species in the United States. In 2007, the federal government removed the Bald Eagle from its endangered species list, and in 2024, New Jersey removed the Bald Eagle from its endangered species list, citing a remarkable comeback for the species.

Regardless, the Bald Eagle's status remains of "special concern" in New Jersey, and the species is still protected under The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Additionally, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing three subspecies of the Bald Eagle as endangered and two species as threatened under The Endangered Species Act.

It's worth noting that while the Bald Eagle is no longer considered endangered, conservation efforts are still necessary to protect the species and its habitats. Ongoing monitoring, habitat preservation, and public education are key to ensuring the species' continued success.

THE PROTECION LAWS: Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA):
was enacted in 1940 to protect Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles
The Law prohibits the taking, possession, sale, purchase, barter, transportation, and exportation of bald and golden eagles, including their parts, nests, and eggs

The Law allows for certain exceptions, such as: •

Permits for scientific research, education, and conservation • Permits for Native American tribes for cultural and spiritual purposes • Permits for the use of eagle parts in traditional crafts and ceremonies

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA):

was enacted in 1918 to implement international treaties with Canada, Mexico, and Japan to protect migratory birds
The Law prohibits the taking, possession, sale, purchase, barter, transportation, and exportation of migratory birds, including their parts, nests, and eggs
Covers over 800 species of birds, including waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, and game birds
The Law allows for certain exceptions, such as: • Permits for hunting and trapping under specific regulations • Permits for scientific research, education, and conservation • Permits for the use of bird parts in traditional crafts and ceremonies

KEY PROVISIONS & PENALTIES

Both acts have similar provisions and penalties for violating the laws. Some key points include:

Penalties: Up to $100,000 in fines and/or up to one year in prison for individuals, and up to $200,000 in fines for organizations
Permits: Required for activities such as hunting, trapping, and possession of bird parts
Reporting: Required for the sale, purchase, and transportation of bird parts
Import and Export: Prohibited without a permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service

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