Our inaugural challenge brought in so many impactful and resonant pieces, and it was difficult to narrow down the finalists—which is a good problem to have. We want to recognize the following writers for their work, which lingered long after reading and made us reflect on the monsters we have made on an individual, societal, and global level. Please join us in celebrating our shortlist, and stay tuned for the finalists next week!
“Incubator” by Bethany Bruno
“In(Sanity)” by Angela Bista
“Self-Eulogy After America” by Zachariah Claypole White
“You Tell Me It’s Just Weather” by Alicia Cook
“Shootings: The Point of a Gun” by Juanita Cox
“Face of the World” by Adam Makowiecki
“Ruby-throated Hummingbird” by Mark D. Miller
“Repackaged Savior” by Ricardo Moran
“Personification” by Penny Wei