Toitoi will publish a new journal in 2026. We are delighted to be back to celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand's talented young writers and artists.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their work for Toitoi 35. We will be back in touch soon.
All submissions received now will be considered for publication in Toitoi 36 which will be published next year. Email us at submit@toitoi.nz.
To find inspiration, check out the stories, poems and art from some of the 2800+ young writers and artists we have published over 34 journals and three special issues.
Pictures by Scarlet Connor, age 10
Download two posters for the classroom to call for submissions for Toitoi 2026.
Download posters
Be inspired by the creativity of Toitoi alumni. Click the link below to check out their exciting projects.
Toitoi Alumni
Submissions for the Elsie Locke Writing Prize 2026 are now closed.
Thank you for sending us your work.
The winning entry will be published in Toitoi 2026 and the young writer will receive $250 in prize money.
E tuhi, e te kaituhi, tuhia ki runga, tuhia ki raro, tuhia te here tangata! Tukuna mai ā koutou tuhinga! E tuhi kia kaha ai te reo Māori!
Tukuna mai
Check out the writers and artists behind the amazing work published in Toitoi.
Toitoi Hall of Fame