Welcome to the museum of america’s updates and news section, where we keep you in the loop about the latest happenings.
Taylor Franson-Thiel Releases Debut Poetry Collection
The museum of americana proudly announces the forthcoming release of Taylor Franson-Thiel’s debut poetry collection, Bone Valley Hymnal, available for preorder now and set for publication on March 31, 2025. As you may know, preordering plays a crucial role in supporting the indie literary community. Please visit here for more information and to secure your copy today.
As a valued contributor to the museum, Franson-Thiel’s literary talents have enriched our publication. Her poem, Extermination Order, a cornerstone of Bone Valley Hymnal, was featured in Issue Thirty-Three, Spring 2024.
Read more here.
Writer Joyce Goldenstern Unveils New Book
The museum of americana proudly announces the recent release of Joyce Goldenstern’s novel, In Their Ruin, published by Black Heron Press. Please visit Black Heron Press for more information about this remarkable work and to purchase your copy.
As a valued contributor to the museum, Goldenstern’s literary contributions have enriched our publication over the years. Her fiction piece, A Brief History of Barbed-Wire and How It Affects and Does Not Affect the Life of Hannah Johnson Shoemaker, appeared in Issue One, and her nonfiction piece, Monadnock on the Prairie, was featured in Issue Five.
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Join Us for a Virtual Reading and Celebration!
We’re thrilled to invite you to a special virtual celebration and reading hosted by the museum of americana on Thursday, October 24 at 5:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM CST / 8:00 PM EST. This event will feature contributors from our upcoming Issue 34, sharing their poetry and prose. Tune in live on our Facebook page to listen to these incredible voices.
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Call for Submissions: August Reading Period Now Open!
The museum of americana is thrilled to announce that our August reading period is now open for submissions!
We invite writers and artists to submit their best fiction, nonfiction, humor writing, poetry, and art.
This August, we’re also seeking baseball-themed submissions that capture the essence and spirit of America’s favorite pastime.
Read more here.
Chelsea Carrick Joins the americana museum as New Production Assistant
We are thrilled to announce that Chelsea Carrick has joined the americana museum as our new Production Assistant for the weekly series Americana Stories.
Chelsea Carrick is a Queens-based freelance writer specializing in food, culture, and politics. Her work has been featured in publications such as Good Beer Hunting, NACLA, and Rest of World. Chelsea is a James Beard finalist for her reported feature “Waiting for the Rain — How Drought in Northern Mexico Impacts the Country’s Beer Industry.” Currently, she is researching food policy in the West.
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Lauren Alwan Talks the museum of americana and New Editorial Directions in The Blue Mountain Review
We are thrilled to announce that our Contributing Editor, Lauren Alwan, was recently interviewed by Lynne Kemen from The Blue Mountain Review, a project of The Southern Collective Experience. In the interview, Lauren had the opportunity to discuss topics close to her heart, including the Museum of americana, her role in editing prose, and the introduction of our new prose co-editors, Montéz Louria and Andy Harper. She also shared insights into what’s next for her work. A special thank you to Justin Hamm for making this connection possible. You can read the full interview in the latest issue here: The Blue Mountain Review, April 2024.
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The museum of americana is thrilled to share exciting spring staff news!
The museum of americana is pleased to introduce its new staff. Award-winning writer Marybeth Niederkorn joins as the Social Media Editor, while Montéz Jennings steps into the role of Prose Co-Editor alongside newcomer Andy Harper. Seasoned Prose Editor Lauren Alwan transitions to the position of Contributing Editor.
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Writer Paul Jaskunas Unveils New Book The Atlas of Remedies
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 the years. Jaskunas’ fiction piece, Hoppers, appeared in the museum’s Issue One, and his piece Delancey Street, 1903, was in Issue 23.
Read more here.
Museum Meetup at AWP, Thursday, Feb. 8
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.
Details here.
Book Release: LSU Press Presents Lisa Ampleman’s Mom in Space
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 more here.
The museum of americana congratulates Curtis L. Crisler on his appointment as Indiana Poet Laureate
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.
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Join our Team!
We’re seeking qualified individuals for the positions of Social Media Coordinator and Production Assistant. The museum is an all-volunteer organization, and these are part-time volunteer positions. Apply here.
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