Magazine. Poetry. Fiction. Art. Twenty-seven poems, a story, and four pieces of creative nonfiction complement 16 images pieces by seven artists in the new issue of CALYX. Each contribution is a deeply rendered emotional perspective on the issues facing women today. The delightful cover photograph by Andi Calliope Linden captures the sassy yet serious interaction of young girls at a festival. The Lois Cranston Memorial Poetry Prize, winner "How To Become the Oracle," by Linda Strever (Olympia, WA) contains an empowering message of acceptance and confidence that sets this issue's tone. We are reminded to "give up / doubt. It doesn't suit you". The contest's final judge was award-winning poet Marilyn Chin. The contributors--women from 17 states and Canada--grapple with personal empowerment, identity, aging women, grief, birth and motherhood, the importance of friendship, and the outrage and sorrow of a society at war. Contributors include: Colleen McElroy, Stephanie Dugger, Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry, Susan Planalp, Megan Pinch.

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