Congrats to Truong Tran, author of the poetry collection book of the other: short in comparison, for winning the Firecracker Award in Poetry from the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses. book of the other continues to receive warm acclaim, spotlighted by publications like the Poetry Foundation and described by author Douglas Kearney as a “witness of whiteness at the scenes of what it refuses to name crimes.”

We are so delighted that book of the other has been recognized as among the award-winning books that have powerfully shaped the landscape of independent publishing. The Firecracker Awards have spotlighted literature published by independent presses since 2015, and are awarded to the best works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as to literary magazines for best debut and general excellence.

Buy a copy of book of the other today! Invitations to bring award-winning author Truong Tran to virtually-held classes and book clubs are welcome.