This just in: MFA student John Mistretta was named as a finalist for the 2026 Witness Literary Award in Nonfiction. Although they only publish the winner of the award, being shortlisted for an award is a great honor!
Here’s the official announcement from the magazine:
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Founded by Peter Stine in Detroit in 1987, Witness is best known for showcasing work that defines its historical moment; special issues have focused on political oppression, religion, the natural world, crime, aging, civil rights, love, ethnic America, and exile.
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