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2027 Finalist, International Voices in Creative Nonfiction Competition, Vine Leaves Press

2026 Finalist, Aurora Polaris Creative Nonfiction Award, Trio House Press

Poster listing the finalists for the 2026 Aurora Polaris Award from Trio House Press, featuring titles and authors, with a gradient background and a logo at the top.

2026 Iowa Writer in Residence for PorchLight