Prairie Schooner

Prairie Schooner is a literary magazine that publishes fiction, poetry, and essays, often highlighting themes of frontier life, exploration, and American identity. Established in 1939, it was named after the traditional covered wagon used by pioneers traveling westward, symbolizing storytelling about discovery and new beginnings. The magazine seeks diverse voices and narratives that explore American experiences, creativity, and cultural history. It serves as a platform for both emerging and established writers, blending literary quality with cultural insight, and is based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.