08/08/2026
Join 150+ contributors from around the world in honoring a literary icon..
Following the successful release of Darling Nikki: An Anthology of Creative Works Dedicated to the Memory of Nikki Giovanni, Volume One, Flip The Script Publishing is honored to continue this unprecedented literary tribute celebrating one of America’s most beloved poets, educators, and cultural voices.
Volume One brought together writers, poets, photographers, and visual artists from around the world whose work reflects Nikki Giovanni’s enduring influence on literature, activism, Black joy, love, and imagination. As we continue this multi-volume project, we invite contributors to help preserve, honor, and expand her legacy through creative expression.
Volume Two, scheduled for release in December 2026, primarily seeks photography and visual artwork, while Volume Three, releasing in April 2027, is open to submissions across all creative genres. Note: We will also be on the lookout for cover art for Volume Three!
In keeping with the anthology’s mission to preserve Nikki Giovanni’s legacy, accepted contributors will be invited to sign a special contributor archive copy of the volume in which their work appears. This signed edition will become part of Nikki Giovanni’s personal library, permanently housed in the archives of the Beck Cultural Exchange Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, the place Nikki always called home.
Suggested Submission Deadlines
Volume Two (Visual Art & Photography)
September 15, 2026
Volume Three (All Creative Categories)
January 15, 2027
Early submissions are encouraged. Editorial review begins as submissions are received, and available space may be filled prior to the suggested deadline.
Find complete submission guidelines and ordering information here: https://www.flipthescriptpublishing.com/darling-nikki
