Call for Poems of U.S. History

Submission open March 1 – April 30, 2026 The Mid-Atlantic Review, a publication of Washington D.C.-based literary organization Day Eight, is pleased to open a call for Poems of U.S. History, to publish summer 2026 connected to the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The editors seek: The editors are looking […]

Registration Open for Poetry Writing Retreat at Howard University

Day Eight is pleased to open registration for a poetry retreat,  produced in partnership with Howard University, to occur Sunday February 22nd, 1:30-5:30pm. The retreat is produced within the ongoing partnership between the Mid-Atlantic Review and Howard University and supported in part by grant from the DC Mayors Office of Community Affairs. The 2026 retreat […]

Community Reading and Mid-Atlantic Review 2025 Launch Sunday April 19

Join the Day Eight community for a poetry reading Sunday, April 19, 2:00-4:00pm at the Arts Club of Washington celebrating the conclusion of our 2026 mindfulness project and the launch of the the Mid-Atlantic Review 2025. Featuring poets Susan Mockler, Kimberly Collins, Ori Z Soltes, Regie Cabico, will read alongside Mid-Atlantic Review editors and contributors […]