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“A truly remarkable collection of the finest small press poems, essays and short stories.” — Booklist

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"A distinguished annual literary event."  — New York Times

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"America's best fiction, fiction, poetry and essays for decades." — Billy Collins

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"For years I have looked forward to every Pushcart Prize and I have never been disappointed." — Stephen Dunn

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— Charles Wright

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