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In honor of Earth Month, our Silent Spring writing challenge asked writers to explore living in the climate apocalypse: climate denial, survival, and adaptation. We’re thrilled to share the titles and authors of our finalists, from a flash fiction story about love and sacrifice to a poem that weaves form and substance into a musical, heartbreaking piece. Join us in celebrating our winners, and check back at the end of May to read their work!

First place

“Caddis” by Danielle Janess

Second place

“Shine Early, Spring Salmon” by Emily Woodworth

Third place

“Countdown” by Shea West

We are so excited to publish these pieces at the end of May. In the meantime, you can check out the winners from previous challenges. Plus, sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about future challenges.

Our Silent Spring writing challenge asked for work that explored what it’s like to live in the climate apocalypse, and we were floored by the responses. Our shortlist celebrates the pieces that made big leaps, moved us with structure and form, and took the theme in unexpected directions. We will announce our finalists next week, and publish our winners at the end of the month!

“Flowers Are Evolving to Have Less Sex” by Chelsea Fanning

“I Am Tired of Being Laura” by Laura Passin

“Inheritance” by Matthew Bartel

“in the end there will be” by Olivia Mulcahy

“rootstock” by Elle Eghigian

“The Tenth Spring” by Hayley Grace

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