And more congratulations

Two terrific new first books: Anna Journey's IF BIRDS GATHER YOUR HAIR FOR NESTING, a winner of the National Poetry Series, chosen by Thom Lux. And Paul Otremba's THE CURRENCY, just published by Four Way Books. There's something truly heartening about
wonderful first books -- the sense of arrival, a sensibility that already seems achieved, even in its initial appearance, a new way of seeing and speaking.