who we are
Megacity Review is a journal of literary journalism and civic storytelling dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in urban life. Based in Los Angeles and globally engaged, we publish narrative nonfiction, reported essays, visual work, and cultural criticism that examine how identity, power, architecture, and memory shape cities today.
An editorially independent project of Stem the Slide, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing education and policy, Megacity Review exists to document, question, and reimagine the modern city through stories that matter.
Founded by Genaro Trejo, a longtime advocate for equity and the arts, our team of writers, editors, and artists bridges media, literature, and social justice. Each issue reflects the tension, creativity, and beauty of megacity life.
We’re guided by rigor, representation, and imagination—expanding the possibilities of journalism, one story at a time.
what we do
Megacity Review is published annually, featuring a curated mix of fiction, nonfiction, and visual art that explores the human experience in megacities. Each issue includes stories, essays, and interviews with artists, writers, and activists pushing the boundaries of creativity and social justice. Produced only in print, every edition is designed with a commitment to high-quality aesthetics and meaningful content.