Prof. Brenda C谩rdenas鈥檚 book聽罢谤补肠别听(Red Hen Press, 2023)聽聽honoring the Society鈥檚 choices for the best books by Midwest authors published in 2023.聽Trace聽is also a finalist for聽Foreword Review鈥荣听聽for books that present work that uses language for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or instead of, its apparent communication value.