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What kind of book would you like to get stuck into this month? A murder mystery? A story about teenagers with disabilities? Or perhaps a memoir? We have a mixed bag for you to choose from in this month’s Literary Mama staff recommendations.

For each issue of Literary Mama, Literary Reflections shares a writing prompt, inviting our readers to respond. Our editors provide feedback on the responses we receive, and we post our favorites on the blog.

You’ve written it, but now it needs a home. How does a submission make the cut? In this series, the editors at Literary Mama offer their thoughts on the process. This month, Reviews editors Camille-Yvette Welsch and Jamie Sumner share with readers some insights into the pieces they love and the submissions they seek.

Last month, we invited readers to share their responses to a writing prompt inspired by Julie Lehman’s essay, Ten Books. We asked readers to tell us about a favorite book that serves as a ritual for their family and what that ritual means to them.

On the first Wednesday of each month, Literary Mama shares a list of current calls for submissions. Good luck sending your work out into the world!

Congratulations to these Literary Mama staff members!

In this week’s guest post, Rebecca Faye Smith Galli discovers how writing can heal.

In this month’s Now Reading post, Literary Mama staff recommendations provide plenty of variation to choose from, with a cross-cultural love story, a food memoir, and an absorbing read about the natural sciences.

On the last Thursday of each month, we share a separate exclusive calls for submissions for Literary Mama. Submit today!

Our Writerly Roundup blog series features a curated collection of articles on the craft of writing and the creative life that we don’t want you to miss.

Do you and your children have a favorite book that serves as a kind of ritual? This month’s writing prompt is inspired by Julie Lehman’s essay, Ten Books.