The Black Earth Institute and the About Place Journal are nominating six pieces to The Pushcart Prize: The Best of Small Presses. Three pieces were nominated from the May 2018 issue of About Place Journal, Rewilding, by editor Tammy Gomez. The other three prices were nominated from the October 2018 issue, Roots + Resistance, by editors Lauren Camp and Melissa Tuckey. The entire nomination process was overseen by BEI director and founding fellow, Michael McDermott. Below are the six pieces selected for nomination, all can be found at the About Place Journal.
Nominations
Rewilding
Vivian Faith Prescott – Much Addicted to the Superstitions of their Ancestors
Roots + Resistance
Hila Ratzabi- November 9, 2016
Daniela Elza- Bringing the Roots Home
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