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Highlight the diverse range of contemporary literature and emerging voices included in the Spring 2026 issue of Ploughshares.

April 16, 2026

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Highlight the diverse range of contemporary literature and emerging voices included in the Spring 2026 issue of Ploughshares.
Compilation of poetry and prose by various authors
Editing by Annie Finch
Publication in a literary journal format
Features works by notable authors such as Traci Brimhall and Patricia Smith
Presents both poetry and prose in the issue
Continues Ploughshares' tradition of fostering contemporary literature

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Abstract: The Spring 2026 Issue. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Since 1971, Ploughshares has discovered and cultivated the freshest voices in contemporary American literature, and now provides readers with thoughtful and entertaining literature in a variety of formats. The Spring 2026 issue, edited by Annie Finch, features poetry and prose by Traci Brimhall, Molly Dektar, Jane Hirshfield, Shane McCrae, Jessica Roeder, Sapphire, Patricia Smith, Alpay Ulku, Karen Winn, and more.

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