Poetry Anthology - MN Immigration Enforcement - "Voices of Neighbors"

Summary

Voices of Neighbors is a community-sourced poetry anthology responding to immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota in late 2025 and early 2026.

This project invites neighbors from near and far, including those directly affected and those bearing witness, to share poems that reflect experiences of grief, fear, care, resistance, solidarity, or hope in this moment. Contributors do not need to be professional poets, and submissions are welcome from within Minnesota and beyond.

The anthology will be published as a physical book. All net proceeds received by the editor will be donated to immigrant-support organizations, selected with input from contributors.

Submission guidelines

This project is rooted in care, dignity, and community, with compassion toward the experiences of immigrants and neighbors in Minnesota.

https://tinyurl.com/VoicesOfNeighbors

• Up to two poems per person
• Maximum 40 lines per poem
• Submissions close: March 21
• Profanity is permitted. Submissions that include hate speech, slurs, explicit threats of violence, doxxing, or the naming of private individuals will not be considered.
• Submissions must be original work written by the submitter.

• Final selection and ordering of works are at the editor’s discretion, based on alignment with the purpose and values of this project. The editor may select one or two poems per contributor for publication, depending on the volume and balance of submissions.

   

Privacy and next steps

We intentionally collect as little personal information as possible. Submissions may be made under a name or pseudonym. 

Email addresses are required only for communication related to this project, including contacting you with questions or clarifications, notifying you whether your work is selected for publication, and sharing publication details. Your email will not be shared or used for any other purpose.

Contributors whose work is selected will be offered a complimentary copy of the publication. Mailing information will be requested only after acceptance and will not be retained afterward.

Publication is contingent on receiving a sufficient number of submissions to produce a physical anthology.  

Contact the editor

If you have questions or comments, please contact the editor at: [email protected].