Release November 15, 2024
About Steel Toe Books 2023 Prose Prize Selection
RAISING PANIC
by RHONDA ZIMLICH
“This book is astonishing!”
-Melissa Scholes Young, author Flood and The Hive
“[A] fearless exploration of a rural family riven by alcoholism and a resounding affirmation of hope.”
-Alice Hatcher, author of The Wonder That Was Ours
“A tender, lyrical portrait of two young sisters forced to reckon with loss and longing.”
-Patricia Park, author of Imposter Syndrome and What’s Eating Jackie Oh?
“[A] book that knows its human and non-human landscapes inside and out.”
-Robin MacArthur, author of Half Wild and Heart Spring Mountain
​
“[A] startlingly affecting story.”
-Brian Leung, author of A Terrifying Brush with Optimism
Get RAISING PANIC by Rhonda Zimlich in our bookstore!
THE MAINTENANCE OF THE SHIMMY-SHAMMY
CHRISTOPHER CITRO
"This is a much-welcomed and necessary kick in the pants, chock-full of quirks and delights."
-Maurice Manning
MY FATHER'S KITES
ALLISON JOSEPH
"I cannot think of another contemporary poet who has done a finer job of combining form and content, to dazzling effect."
-Marilyn Taylor
MONEY FOR SUNSETS
ELIZABETH J. COLEN
"As she herself writes, 'Great untapped mercies live within us.'"
- Shane McCrae
MEET SOME OF OUR AUTHORS
CHRISTOPHER CITRO
ALLISON JOSEPH
ELIZABETH J. COLEN
​
