featured poet

Pascalle Monnier, one of France’s most exciting experimental poets, is the author of six books, including Touché, translated into English by Cole Swensen, recipient of the Stephen Mitchell Prize and the National Translation Award. Read a sample from Issue 19. Touché is forthcoming from Green Linden Press in October.

The Essential Voices Anthology Series has at its heart the ancient idea that poetry can reveal our shared humanity. It intends to make less insular the various poetries of the world and to correct misrepresentations and misunderstandings in the broader culture. In other words, to go where the silence is and let the poets speak. We believe that a good anthology not only captures the zeitgeist, it can help shape it. When we look at the etymology of the word "essential," we see that the Latin essentia means "being." It is in this spirit of shared being that we publish these books.

The Essential Voices Editorial Fellowship gives an editor the resources and assistance to bring an anthology into the world. Green Linden Press intends to tailor the Fellowship to the editor of the selected project, so previous editorial experience is not required, and those with editorial experience are encouraged to apply.

Proposal Deadline: June 30. There is no entry fee. Submit here.