December 2017 In this issue: — Mirrors in the Valley, by Kendra Sims—The Gingerbread Pox, by Rachel Rodman—A Rabbit Egg for Flora, by Caroline M. Yoachim, and—Rab the Giant versus the Witch of the Waterfall, by Brian M. Milton, illustrated by Marianne Khalil.

In this issue: — "Dust to Dust," by Mary Robinette Kowal — "How I Got Published (12 Tips from a Bestselling Author)," by Dominica Phetteplace — "knick knack, knick, knack," by Holly Lyn Walrath — "The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington", by Phenderson Djéli Clark, illustrated by Odera Igbokwe

In this issue: — Inner Space by Takim Williams—Light and Death on the Indian Battle Station by Keyan Bowes; illustrated by Saleha Chowdhury—STET by Sarah Gailey—Odontogenesis by Nino Cipri—Pendants of Precariousness by D.A. Xiaolin Spires

Contents: Tablecloth / Kathryn Kania She does not own a cat. She has never even seen a cat near her building. But still, there it is, curled up into an almost perfect circle of black. Choose Wisely / Fran Wilde The child is already at school, and didn’t forget her wand this time, so this is the perfect moment for dealing with the paperwork that sometimes comes with your latest medical adventure… Cleaning Up / Brian M. Milton; illustrated by Clare DeZutti Mr. Bhansal had often remarked that it was a strange and very annoying quirk of magic that a circle of protection had to be smooth and unbroken, but the summoning pentagram could be scrappy and unconnected. All the Time We've Left to Spend / Alyssa Wong No one in their right mind came to the Aidoru Hotel. But those who did always came for a very specific reason. A Letter to My Sister / Nilah Magruder He is pretty, as knights go. You know how I loathe the pretty ones. Their bones are brittle and sharp, and crack unpleasantly when chewed.

Contents: A Martian Woman's Guide to Surviving the Gravity Chamber / Jennifer Stephan Kapral Celebrate the small victories. Hooray, your radiation levels are at a record low! Yippee, you’re ovulating on schedule! Due By the End of the Week / Brandon O'Brien; illustrated by Ashanti Fortson Twenty percent of my final grade. Wrapped up in a class presentation with a ditzy cheerleader who has been in class maybe five periods total. Roots to Touch Sky / Sheree Renée Thomas Coal is made from the carbon of ancient trees that did not decay to powder The Autumn of June / Stu West Few mortals could ever have used that shield. She is a very special woman, your grandmother. Symphony for the Space Between the Stars / Jenn Reese Her systems will cease to function long before she arrives at her destination. But her protocol is clear. She will follow the last path set by her captain. Step Into the Bad Side: Black Girl Magic Villains / essay by Kenesha Williams

THE JUNE 2020 ISSUE OF FIRESIDE MAGAZINE FEATURES: "Sun, Moon, and Wretched Star," by Ashley Deng; Illustrated by Shaina Lu "Dog Years," by Ace Tilton Ratcliff "On Lore" by Tamara Jerée "The Liberation of Ghost City," by Elly Bangs "How to Build a Unicorn" by AJ Fitzwater

THE JULY 2020 ISSUE OF FIRESIDE MAGAZINE FEATURES: "The Ransom of Miss Coraline Connelly,” by Alix E. Harrow is an epistolary recounting of a kidnapping turned sweet. "The Spice Market,” by Sangeetha Thanapal is a story about discovering new tastes, and the blooming of commerce it can entail. "Bury Me Standing,” by Dora Klindžić, the story of workers who make robots, and of Roma resistance. "Even the Clearest Water,” by Andi C. Buchanan, a short piece about water fae, autistic families, bargains, and love.

Contents: Redemption / Mary Soon Lee An arresting story where days bleed into each over over time. Worm Song / David Naimon A musical, painful, and hopeful paean to all that resists, survives, and renews. Down / Jo Kaplan (AKA Joanna Parypinski) A deep meditation on abuse and resilience. An Incomplete Account of the Case of the Bird-Talker of Yaros, / Eleanna Castroianni; illustrated by Pao-ju Lin An epistolary chronicle of resistance on an island prison.