We are so proud of the voices we publish in the Exponent II magazine. Each year, small presses and magazines are invited to nominate six pieces from the calendar year that demonstrate top literary merit for the Pushcart Prize. While this is never an easy decision given the many incredible pieces we publish, we are thrilled to nominate two poems and four essays spanning our Winter 2024 through Fall 2024 issues:

• “What I Mean When I Say Las Vegas,” a poem by Terresa Wellborn in Winter 2024
• “Confessions of an Old Maid,” an essay by Tesia Tsai
• “Manufactured,” an essay by Jenny Taylor Moodie in Summer 2024
• “Born Again: Transgender Insights on Spiritual Rebirth,” an essay by Dani Blatter in Summer 2024
• “Refrigerator Rescue,” an essay by Amanda B. Erdmann in Fall 2024
• “Zippers,” an essay by Ashley Mansfield Hoth in Fall 2024

Congratulations to these writers! We hope you enjoy reading their phenomenal work. Consider subscribing to the quarterly magazine to get more pieces like this delivered to your mailbox.