Born in 1956, Colorado Review publishes fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and book reviews. CR is sponsored by the English Department at Colorado State University.
Submissions to the 2026 Colorado Prize for Poetry, judged by Victoria Chang, open tomorrow, October 1! Head to the link in our bio to read more about the contest & our guidelines.
We are so excited to announce that Asha Futterman's SONG OF GRAY, winner of the 2025 Colorado Prize for Poetry, is available for preorder now at the link in our bio! This title is forthcoming in Fall 2025.
Use code FUTT25 for 40% off your preordered copy now!
It's a lovely summer day for fresh flowers at Tiley House! Thank you to the fabulous CSU landscapers for coming by and beautifying the Colorado Review's home 🏡🌸
We have an O. Henry Prize winning story from the Fall/Winter 2023 issue of Colorado Review featured in The Best Short Stories 2025 anthology! Congratulations to contributor Lindsey Drager! 🎉
Huge congratulations to our 2025 Colorado Prize for Poetry winner, Asha Futterman, for her book 'Song of Gray,' forthcoming from the Center for Literary Publishing! 🎉🥳
The first issue of Colorado Review arrived in Winter 1956 and featured some big names ⭐️ We'll be doing a few features of various issues of Colorado Review throughout the years--are there any issues or pieces you find yourself returning to? 📖
🚨 The Spring 2025 issue of Colorado Review is finally here! 🚨
We're so excited to have pieces from so many excellent authors. You can head to the link in our bio to check out our featured pieces & order this issue or a subscription!
Thea Matthews' "Closer," from the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Colorado Review. Head to the link in our bio to purchase a copy of this magazine or a subscription 📚
✏️ AUTHOR INTERVIEW ✏️
Victoria Chang discusses writing as a reader, the relationship between poetry and philosophy, and her work in the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Colorado Review with Assistant Managing Editor Chase Cate.
Head to the link in our bio for this interview & more ✍️
❗️ ONE DAY LEFT ❗️
Tomorrow is the official submission deadline for the 2025 Colorado Prize for Poetry! We will observe a grace period through midnight Mountain Standard Time, January 19, 2025. Head to the link in our bio for our guidelines & to submit!
Submit to the 2025 Colorado Prize for Poetry by January 14 for a chance at publication & a $2,500 honorarium. Head to the link in our bio for more details 🏆
E. Hughes' "Another Way to Say Dying," from the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Colorado Review. Head to the link in our bio to purchase a copy of this magazine or a subscription 📚
2025 Colorado Prize for Poetry submissions are open!
The Colorado Prize for Poetry was established in 1995. Each year's prizewinner receives a $2,500 honorarium & book publication.
Visit the link in our bio to read submission guidelines and send us your manuscript ✏️