University of Wisconsin Press

Adele Williams stands in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, making a peace sign. Behind her, you can see a table with lots of books displayed, and behind that blue curtains and the University of Wisconsin Press logo banner and book cover banners

Scenes from #AWP26: Adele Elise Williams's poetry collection, Sacrosanct, is an Editors' Selection for the Wisconsin Poetry Series; it will be published next spring, so look for it at next year's AWP!

Learn more about this year's prize winners and editors' selections: tinyurl.com/hduz5ywu

In the middle, thumbnail images of eight covers of recently published books: The Good Pornographer, Who Killed Bambi?, The Surrogate, You've Told Me Before, The Church of Divine Electricity, Town College City Road, Simone in Pieces, The Thief of Words. Framing the book covers, along the left, top, and right, repeating text reads "spotlight on fiction." At the bottom, the University of Wisconsin Press logo and the text "AWP 2026, booth 1242/1244"

Spotlight on FICTION! At #AWP26, we're pleased to share eight works of fiction new since last year's conference--novels, story collections, and fiction-in-translation!

Stop by booth 1242/1244 or browse our virtual exhibit (tinyurl.com/59zveyrx) to check out recent and forthcoming works of fiction!

Bruce Snider sits in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, holding a copy of his poetry collection Blood Harmony. Behind him, you can see a table with lots of books displayed on it, and behind that blue curtains and the University of Wisconsin Press logo banner and book cover banners

Scenes from #AWP26: Bruce Snider with his poetry collection, BLOOD HARMONY, winner of the Four Lakes Prize in Poetry.

Learn more about Blood Harmony: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/B/Bloo...

At top, a banner with the University of Wisconsin Press log and the words "at AWP 2026." Then "find us at booth 1242/1244." Then a grid with thumbnail images of ten book covers: The Good Pornographer, My World Is Melting, Replica, Who Killed Bambi?, Creature in Bloom, The Lonely Veteran's Guide to Companionship, The Church of Divine Electricity, Unbelonging, The Surrogate, Entered Some Aliens. Then the text "use discount code AWP26UWISC on select titles in person and online"

We're excited to be at #AWP26! If you're here too, stop by booth 1242/1244 to chat with @dlbookman.bsky.social and check out new and recent books!

If you aren't able to be here in person you can browse our virtual exhibit and receive the 30% discount with code AWP26UWISC (tinyurl.com/59zveyrx)

Rebekah Hewitt stands in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 holding a copy of her poetry collection, Creature in Bloom. Behind her you can see a table with books on display, and blue curtains with the University of Wisconsin Press banner and book cover banners

Scenes from #AWP26: Rebekah Hewitt with her poetry collection, CREATURE IN BLOOM. The book will be published March 24, but finished copies are available at booth 1242/1244 now!

Learn more about Creature in Bloom: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/C/Crea...

Jennifer Maritza McCauley stands in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore. Behind her, you can see a table with lots of books on display, and blue curtains with the University of Wisconsin Press logo banner and book cover banners

Scenes from #AWP26: Jennifer Maritza McCauley's new story collection, Recognition, will be published next spring--look for it at next year's AWP!

Jim Whiteside stands in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore. Behind him you can see a table stacked with books on display, and blue curtains with the University of Wisconsin Press logo banner and book cover banners

Scenes from #AWP26: Jim Whiteside's poetry collection, Another Man, is this year's winner of the Felix Pollak Prize, selected by guest judge Airea D. Matthews; it will be published in November! Learn more about this year's prize winners and editors' selections: tinyurl.com/hduz5ywu

Wendy Wimmer stands in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, with the blue curtains and the University of Wisconsin Press logo banner behind her

Scenes from #AWP26: @wendywimmer.bsky.social is the author of the forthcoming novel The Doomscroller's Companion, publishing this fall!

Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/The-...

Patrick McGinty stands in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, holding a copy of his book TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD

Scenes from #AWP26: Patrick McGinty with his novel, TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD, which Kirkus Reviews referred to as a “an emotionally complex coming-of-age story.”

Learn more about Town College City Road: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/Town...

Emily Mitchell stands in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, holding a copy of her book The Church of Divine Electricity

Scenes from #AWP26: Emily Mitchell with her story collection, THE CHURCH OF DIVINE ELECTRICITY, which The Sun referred to as a “funny, inventive blend of literary and speculative fiction.”

Learn more about The Church of Divine Electricity: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/The-...

In the middle, thumbnail images of the covers of nine recent and forthcoming works of translation: Sleep Journeys, The Roof of the Whale Poems, Djinns, Who Killed Bambi?, What Sex Is Death?, Boys of Love, My World Is Melting, Overheard, Psalms. Framing them, on the left, top, and right, repeating words: "spotlight on translation." Then, at the bottom, the University of Wisconsin Press logo and the words "AWP 2026, booth 1242/1244"

Spotlight on TRANSLATION! In addition to books selected for the Wisconsin Prize for Poetry in Translation, we publish translated works of fiction and memoir.

Stop by booth 1242/1244 at #AWP26 or browse our virtual exhibit (tinyurl.com/59zveyrx) to check out forthcoming and recent translated books!

At top, a banner reads "author signings, March 6." And at bottom the banner has the University of Wisconsin Press logo and the words "AWP 2026, booth 1242/1244." Then the signings are listed: 11 AM Emily Mitchell, 12:30 PM Patrick McGinty, 2 PM Rebekah Hewitt, 2:30 PM Bruce Snider

Today at #AWP26 we'll have four signings at booth 1242/1244: Emily Mitchell (The Church of Divine Electricity) at 11 a.m., Patrick McGinty (Town College City Road) at 12:30 p.m., Rebekah Hewitt (Creature in Bloom) at 2 p.m., and Bruce Snider (Blood Harmony) at 2:30 p.m.!

2025 Foreword INDIES Finalists in Short Stories (Adult Fiction) These are the best of the best, the cream of the crop, the cherries on top a metaphorical ice cream sundae of indie books. The Short Stories finalists of the 2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awar...

Congratulations to Anthony Bukoski, whose story collection THE THIEF OF WORDS is a finalist in the short story category of Foreword Reviews's 2025 INDIES Book of the Year Awards!

www.forewordreviews.com/awards/final...

Michael Narkunski stands in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, with a table full of books behind him, and in the background the University of Wisconsin Press logo banner and book cover banners

Scenes from #AWP26: Michael Narkunski is the author of the forthcoming memoir Macaroni Heart; look for it at next year's AWP!

Learn more about this year's winners of the Wisconsin Poetry Prize competition: uwpress.wisc.edu/Blog/2026/02...

Jack Saebyok Jung stands in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, holding a copy of Hedgie Choi's poetry collection, Salvage

Scenes from #AWP26: @daybreakjung.bsky.social is the co-translator (with Hedgie Choi) of Sand Bookshop Raining Sand by Moon Boyoung--winner of the Wisconsin Prize for Poetry in Translation--publishing in Spring 2027! He's pictured here with his co-translator Hedgie Choi's poetry collection, Salvage.

In the middle, thumbnail images of the covers of the seven most recent books published in the Wisconsin Poetry Series: Sleep Journeys, Replica, Entered Some Aliens, Creature in Bloom, Blood Harmony, World of Dew, and At Some Point. Framing them, on the left, top, and right, repeating words: "spotlight on poetry." Then, at the bottom, the University of Wisconsin Press logo and the words "AWP 2026, booth 1242/1244"

Spotlight on POETRY! We're delighted to share seven new poetry volumes at #AWP26!

Stop by booth 1242/1244 or navigate to our virtual booth (tinyurl.com/59zveyrx) and click "poetry" to check out new poetry collections!

Lisa Low sits in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, holding a copy of her new poetry collection REPLICA, with more copies on display in the foreground

Scenes from #AWP26: Lisa Low with her poetry collection, REPLICA, which @ala-booklist.bsky.social, in their STARRED review, called “a surprising and tremendous work.” It will be published 3/24 but finished copies are available at booth 1242/1244 now!

Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/R/Repl...

Felicia Zamora sits in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, holding a copy of her book INTERSTITIAL ARCHAEOLOGY, with more copies in the foreground.

Scenes from #AWP26: @feliciazamorapoet.bsky.social with her poetry collection, INTERSTITIAL ARCHAEOLOGY, which @ala-booklist.bsky.social referred to as “the work of a master deploying all of her tools.”

Learn more about Interstitial Archaeology: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/I/Inte...

Siew Hii sits in the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore, holding a copy of her new book ENTERED SOME ALIENS, with a stack of copies of the book in the foreground.

Scenes from #AWP26: Siew Hii with her poetry collection, ENTERED SOME ALIENS, which Foreword referred to as “an epiphany-laced collection.” It will be published March 24, but finished copies are available at booth 1242/1244 now!

Learn more about Entered Some Aliens: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/E/Ente...

At top, a banner reads "Author signings, March 5." Then there are photos of the book cover and author for each of the three signings (1 pm Siew Hii, author of Entered Some Aliens, 1:30 PM Felicia Zamora, author of Interstitial Archaeology, and 2 PM Lisa Low, author of Replica). Then at the bottom there's the University of Wisconsin Press logo and the words AWP 2026, Booth 1242/1244

Today at #AWP26 we'll have three signings at booth 1242/1244: At 1 p.m. Siew Hii will sign copies of ENTERED SOME ALIENS, at 1:30 p.m. @feliciazamorapoet.bsky.social will sign copies of INTERSTITIAL ARCHAEOLOGY, and at 2 p.m. Lisa Low will sign copies of REPLICA!

#poetry #booksigning @awpwriter.org

At top, text reads "University of Wisconsin Press is attending" and then there's the University of Wisconsin Press logo, and the in big letters AWP 2026. Further text reads "find us at booth 1242/1244; use discount code AWP26UWISC in person and online. And then there are several thumbnail images of book covers (memoir, fiction, and poetry)

We're at #AWP26 & can't wait to visit with friends old and new! Stop by booth 1242/1244 to chat with director @dlbookman.bsky.social & check out lots of new books!

If you're not in Baltimore, you can still use the 30% discount through our virtual exhibit with code AWP26UWISC: tinyurl.com/59zveyrx

At top, a banner reads "author signings" and at bottom there's the University of Wisconsin Press logo and text that reads "AWP 2026, Booth 1242/1244." In between, the schedule of signings: March 5: 1 pm Siew Hii, 1:30 PM Felicia Zamora, 2 PM Lisa Low. March 6: 11 AM Emily Mitchell, 12:30 PM Patrick McGinty, 2 PM Rebekah Hewitt, 2:30 PM Bruce Snider. March 7: 11:30 AM Steve Majors

We'll have a number of author signings happening at our booth (1242/1244) throughout #AWP26!

If you're here too, we hope you'll drop by to meet these fabulous writers and check out their new books!

@awpwriter.org @dlbookman.bsky.social @feliciazamorapoet.bsky.social @600mildollarman.bsky.social

A close-up photo of some of the books on display at the University of Wisconsin Press booth at AWP 2026 in Baltimore

A snapshot of the University of Wisconsin Press booth and part of the University of Wisconsin Creative Writing both, side by side in the exhibit hall at AWP 2026 in Baltimore. In the background, you can see the University of Wisconsin Press logo banner and book cover banners. In the foreground, tables with lots of recent novels, memoirs, and poetry collections displayed

We're all set up for #AWP26 and can't wait to visit with friends old and new when the exhibit hall opens! If you're here too, we hope you'll come by booth 1242/1244 to chat with director Dennis Lloyd and check out lots of new novels, poetry collections, and memoirs!

@awpwriter.org

At top, a banner reads "Coming March 2026!" Then there's a photo of the cover of Who Killed Bambi? And then a quote from the review: “[A] hard-hitting experimental novel. . . . The persistence of trauma is itself a potent message. Who Killed Bambi? is a sobering and timely fable.”—Foreword Reviews

Many thanks to Foreword Reviews for reviewing Monika Fagerholm's novel WHO KILLED BAMBI?, translated by Bradley Harmon, forthcoming March 17: www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/who-...

At the top, text reads "Coming in March!" and at the bottom there's the University of Wisconsin Press logo. In between, thumbnail images of seven book covers

New books coming in March! We're excited to publish three poetry collections, three novels, and a memoir this month!

12 Must-Read Books of March 2026 - Chicago Review of Books Here are the 12 books you need to read in March 2026.

"An electric debut. . . . An utter delight from start to finish.”

Many thanks to @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social for including Lisa Low's forthcoming collection, Replica, in their roundup of 12 must read books of March--and in such fantastic company! Check out the full round-up: tinyurl.com/a4s6pud4

The graphic centers around a photo of the cover of UNBELONGING by Catherine Jagoe. A blue banner across the top reads "cover reveal" and a green banner running vertically along the right reads "coming August 2026!"

COVER REVEAL! We're excited to publish Catherine Jagoe's memoir in essays, UNBELONGING: A LIFE IN SEARCH OF HOME, this summer.

Art: a beautiful etching by Keith Buswell. Cover designer: Jennifer Conn.

Unbelonging will be published August 18! Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/U/Unbe...

At top, a blue banner reads "Coming March 2026!" Then there's a photo of the cover of ENTERED SOME ALIENS. Then this quote from the review: "An epiphany-laced collection."--Foreword Reviews

Thanks so much to Foreword Reviews for this wonderful review of Siew Hii's forthcoming poetry collection, ENTERED SOME ALIENS: www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/ente...

At top, a photo of the cover of The Good Pornographer and a photo of Brian Bouldrey. Then a red banner with white text reading "Upcoming events with Brian Bouldrey." Then a list of the events: March 12 at Bookends & Beginnings (IL) with Owen Keehnen, March 19 at Boswell Book Co (WI) with CJ Hribal, March 28 at People's Book (MD) with Maud Casey, April 1 at Literati (MI) with Susan McCarty, April 9 at Mac's Backs Books on Coventry (OH) with Dan Chaon, April 30 at Fabulosa Books (CA) with Jon Roemer

Save the dates! The Good Pornographer, a new novel by Brian Bouldrey, releases in less than three weeks, and Brian's tour starts March 12!