Vision

Our vision is to identify, acquire, and revive reputable, defunct literary journals in an effort to strengthen the infrastructure of the American literary tradition, fostering the growth of every next generation of writers.

Why "Badgerdog"?

The name comes from the German word "dachshund" which translates literally to "badger dog." Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers. Like dachshunds, Badgerdog Literary Publishing is small, independent, and courageous.

Mission Statement

Our mission is, through teaching and publishing, to amplify the voices of the disenfranchised, the marginalized, the international, and traditional writers of all ages whose literary work should have a larger audience, whose work may not have come to the attention of, or may have been ignored by, market-driven publishing houses, and whose artistic vision can expand the vista for readers in the Americas and the world.

By taking writers effectively from cradle to career, through our educational programs, through internships, graduate assistantships, and on to potential publication in our professional journals, we contribute to the ongoing development of a writer's career and build relationships that last a lifetime.