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The museum of americana proudly announces the forthcoming release of Paul Jaskunas’ latest work, The Atlas of Remedies. Set for publication in March 2024. Please visit Stillhouse Press for more information about The Atlas of Remedies and to pre-order copies. As a valued contributor to the museum, Jaskunas’s literary contributions have enriched our publication over … Continue reading Writer Paul Jaskunas Unveils New Book The Atlas of Remedies

Divorce, by B.A. Van Sise Listen to the poem here: Driving down the DeltaHighway with my wife,we hit a pothole, hurting-severely- the Hertz rentalwe keep on putting throughmud, gravel, unraveling asphalt on a three day benderwending along the Mississippitoward the day we return it,fine on the outside in spite of all the damage to its shocks,the rocks … Continue reading Americana Stories—Poetry

Waves, by Andrew Malo My earliest memory is seeing the anteater on a dock at sea. I thought he was a lamppost because his arms were hidden underneath a trench coat. His nose extended at least twelve inches. He had a badly styled bullcut of dark brown hair that reached his glassy domed eyes. Before … Continue reading Americana Stories—Fiction

Until All the Cows Come Home, by Jerry Johnson folk broadcast bull over airwavesall day long until all the cows comehome and Malcom said “the chickenscome home to roost” and Malcom isgone but not forgotten and Martin is gonebut not forgotten and Emmitt Till stillweeps and blood still runs deep inLangston’s Rivers and the liars … Continue reading Americana Stories—Poetry

If you're headed to AWP in Kansas City next week, put the museum on your dance card! We'll be at Nighthawk for a casual meetup with museum staff, friends, and contributors. Nighthawk bar is located in Hotel Kansas City, one block from the Kansas City Convention Center at Baltimore & W. 13th. Join us! Where: … Continue reading Museum Meetup at AWP, Thursday, Feb. 8

Two Poems by Claudia Hernandez At the Zoo After Bolaño’s “La Francesa” & “Lupe” I  woke  up  with a quiet mind  today. Drank a cup of coffee. Gotdressed and rode my bike  headed south,  to  the  riverbed.  Final destination:   a  wooden   bench   facing  a  boat   crammed   withtourists. Whale watching:  Adults … Continue reading Americana Stories—Poetry

The museum of americana is pleased to announce the release of Lisa Ampleman’s latest book, Mom in Space, available from LSU Press on January 31. Ampleman’s essay, “Mae and Nichelle, in Space and On Earth,” first appeared in the museum’s Issue Twenty-Seven.  Read LSU’s full press release here. Founded on the belief that every aspect … Continue reading Book Release: LSU Press Presents Lisa Ampleman’s Mom in Space

The museum of americana congratulates its Poetry Co-Editor, Curtis L. Crisler, on being named the Indiana Poet Laureate. This prestigious honor recognizes Crisler’s outstanding contributions to the world of literature. Crisler was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. He is an award-winning poet/author and has a new book called Doing Drive-bys on How to Love … Continue reading The museum of americana congratulates Curtis L. Crisler on his appointment as Indiana Poet Laureate

Two Poems by Mihir Bellamkonda Listen to Mihir read New Orleans: Listen to Mihir read Dallas: New Orleans River What a noise you make;I do not wonder you hide in your slouching cityfrom the solemn and vanishing stars. I understand. I too have broken my bounds in anger and joy,swollen my body in the spring … Continue reading Americana Stories—Poetry

What We Came All This Way For, by John Schneider “Daylight is not what we came all this way for”                                     — Philip Levine We arrived, sheathed in the hospital’s gray shadowand the unexpected darkness beneath tall green palms, a pair of common mynah birds harmonizing their elegywith our uncertain steps and with her distant IV … Continue reading Americana Stories—Poetry