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Now Available! The Life and Poetry of Frank Stanford
“The full-throated biography fans have been yearning for.” —Kirkus Starred Review, April 2025
Now Available! Sleeping in the Courtyard: Contemporary Kurdish Writers in Diaspora
Brings together historically isolated writers in community—and invites readers to join them around the table to share in their memories, secrets, tears, and joys.
Celebrate Arkansas History with 50% Off J. G. Ragsdale Award-Winning Books
Readers of Arkansas history can enjoy half off through the end of the year on all University of Arkansas Press’s books that have won the J. G....
Mob Rule in the Ozarks Wins 2025 Ragsdale Award
Presented for the best book-length historical study (nonfiction) of any aspect of Arkansas history.
Men of No Reputation Wins 2025 Missouri Conference on History Book Award
Given to the best volume on any historical topic written by a Missouri resident and published within the preceding year.
Mob Rule in the Ozarks Reviewed in the Fort Smith Historical Society Journal
“This well written and meticulously researched volume by Kenneth Barnes is … a significant addition to historical scholarship of the nation”
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The submission deadline for the 2027 Miller Williams Poetry Prize is 30 September 2025.
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