Edited by Jenny Bartoy
(Catapult, 2026)
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A poignant and galvanizing anthology that illuminates the realities and nuances of family estrangement, with pieces by Stephanie Foo, Nick Flynn, Deesha Philyaw, Cheryl Strayed, and others.
“A landmark work around a theme so prominent—and yet so thoroughly ignored—in modern life.”
— Ocean Vuong
"Grippingly vulnerable. For those who feel guilt after disengaging from family, this offers powerful absolution."
— Publishers Weekly
Edited by Marita Dachsel & Nancy Lee
(Arsenal Pulp, 2023)
A wide-ranging anthology of personal essays from diverse voices about their relationships to the fiber arts.
"A Needle and a Voice"
Jenny Bartoy
Edited by Amanda K. Jaros
(Small Harbor Publishing, 2024)
"In a range of voices and styles, the mothers in this volume confront head-on the emotional and intellectual overload that can accompany motherhood. Jenny Bartoy, in her essay “Fog of Discomfort,” describes how the personal and political can create overlapping burdens."
— Mom Egg Review