Michelle's Idolatry

Michelle Herman, The Journal's prose editor, has an essay in the new double issue of River Teeth (a special best-of release). Click here.

Kathy's Lip

Kathy Fagan, The Journal's poetry editor, has a new book...
Order it.

The New Issue

The Journal's new issue is now available.
Find out more here.

National Book Award Winners

Read about them here.

The Death of Print?

http://www.slate.com/id/2204372/

2008 Alumni Flash Writing Contest Winner

The Journal announces the winner of the 2008 Alumni Flash Writing Contest. "Game Ball," a short short by Jason Manganaro (class of 2000) was selected as this year's winner by contest judge Michelle Herman. "Game Ball" will appear in the Spring 2009 issue of The Journal. The field of entrants was wide and competitive and Michelle was pleased to have so many excellent pieces of writing to choose from.

Diane Rehm Discusses the State of Poetry

Earlier this month, Diane Rehm discussed the state of poetry in America with two former Poets Laureate. Listen here:http://wamu.org/programs/dr/08/10/08.php#21614