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Book cover for "Hemlock" by Melissa Faliveno, features a wooded background with large tree branches and brushstroke-style text.

Hemlock

Melissa Faliveno MFA ’11

Little, Brown and Company, 2026

Book cover of "Sheer" by Vanessa Lawrence. Features large text, a painted figure, and bold brushstrokes of pink and red lipstick.

Sheer

Vanessa Lawrence MFA ’23

Dutton, 2026

Book cover with title "When the Harvest Comes" by Denne Michele Norris. Abstract art with multicolored splashes on a blue background.

When the Harvest Comes

Denne Michele Norris MFA ’12

Random House Group, 2026

Book cover with title "The Dry Season," a memoir about pleasure and abstinence, by Melissa Febos. Background features a figure and vibrant colors.

The Dry Season

Melissa Febos MFA ’08

Knopf, 2025

Book cover of "Homeseeking" by Karissa Chen. Two people embrace on a lakeside pier under a blue sky. Good Morning America Book Club seal visible.

Homeseeking

Karissa Chen MFA ’12

Penguin Adult HC/TR, 2025

Colorful abstract shapes with text: "Peggy, A Novel" by Rebecca Godfrey and Leslie Jamison. Quote by Jenny Offill at the top.

Peggy

Rebecca Godfrey MFA

Random House Group, 2025

Book cover with a halved pomegranate spilling seeds. Title "Counting Backwards," author Jacqueline Friedland, USA Today bestselling author.

Counting Backwards

Jacqueline Friedland MFA ’16

HarperCollins Focus, 2025

Purple book cover titled "Ecstasy" by Alex Dimitrov, featuring a black-and-white photo of a person looking upward.

Ecstasy

Alex Dimitrov MFA ’09

Knopf, 2025

Book cover with the title "99% Perspiration." Features a clamp holding a red map of the USA, with the author named Adam Chandler.

99% Perspiration

Adam Chandler MFA ’09

Knopf, 2025

Book cover with text: "All That We Ask of You Is to Always Be Happy." Artwork shows a person in white with a black figure. Author: Bridget Bell.

All That We Ask of You Is to Always Be Happy

Bridget Bell MFA ’08

CavanKerry Press, Limited, 2025

Book cover of "The Irish Goodbye" by Heather Aimee O'Neill, featuring a house with white columns by a shore, with trees and a cloudy sky.

The Irish Goodbye

Heather Aimee O'Neill MFA ’04

Henry Holt and Company, 2025

Two rabbits in a grassy landscape on a book cover titled "Hackles," with the author's name Makayla Danielle Gay.

Hackles

Makayla Danielle Gay MFA ’23

Girl Noise Press, 2025

Book cover with abstract face sketches and the title "Prophets of Los Angeles" in large pink letters, by Bernadette McComish.

Prophets of Los Angeles

Bernadette McComish MFA ’09

The Los Angeles Press, 2024

Book cover titled "The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations" by Cynthia Kane, published by Wiley.

Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations

Cynthia Kane MFA ’06

Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, 2024

Radiant sunburst design with the title "Love Prodigal" and author "Traci Brimhall" in elegant font on a deep red background.

Love Prodigal

Traci Brimhall MFA ’08

Copper Canyon Press, 2024

Book cover titled "Wrong is Not My Name" by Erica N. Cardwell, featuring a table with fruit, a vase, and a decorative chair.

Wrong Is Not My Name: Notes on Art

Erica N. Cardwell MFA ’16

Feminist Press at The City University of New York, 2024

Book cover showing a green car with an open hood, emitting smoke in a forest. Title: Horsemouth and Aquariumhead by Elizabeth Horner Turner.

Horsemouth and Aquariumhead

Elizabeth Horner Turner MFA ’22

Black Lawrence Press, 2024

Illustration of a leafless tree with a small bird, accompanied by text: "Say That We Are Here" by Renée Christine Ehle.

Say That We Are Here

Renée Christine Ehle MFA ’00

dancing girl press & studio, 2024

Book cover features a silhouette with an afro and flowers, set against a red cityscape, titled "Blood on the Brain" by Esinam Bediako.

Blood on the Brain

Esinam Bediako MFA ’07

Red Hen Press, 2024

A child wrapped in colorful fabrics sits in front of a quilted background with large text reading "choose this now nicole haroutunian."

Choose This Now

Nicole Haroutunian MFA ’08

Noemi Press, 2024

Book cover titled "Anatomy of the World" by Celia Meade. Features abstract art of a cloud and textured shapes on a muted background.

Anatomy of the World: Poems

Celia Meade MFA ’23

Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2024

Illustrated book cover split in purple and green; person using smartphone, titled "Ellipses" by Vanessa Lawrence.

Ellipses

Vanessa Lawrence MFA ’23

Penguin Adult HC/TR, 2024

Book cover with multiple hand illustrations, text reads "Each Knuckle with Sugar," "Sarah Levine," with foreword by Chen Chen.

Each Knuckle with Sugar

Sarah Levine MFA ’11

Driftwood Press, 2024

Child with red hair touching a lion's nose in a field of red flowers under a starry sky. The text reads "Everyday Brave" and "Colter Jackson."

Everyday Brave

Colter Jackson MFA ’19

1517 Media, 2024

Promise

Rachel Eliza Griffiths MFA ’06

Random House Group, 2024

Book cover with a red background, featuring a city skyline and fig leaves. Text reads "Like Happiness" and "Ursula Villarreal-Moura, A Novel."

Like Happiness

Ursula Villarreal-Moura MFA ’12

Celadon Books, 2024

Book cover titled "Watch Us Shine" by Marisa de los Santos. Features a starry night sky with a small house silhouette at the bottom.

Watch Us Shine

Marisa de los Santos MFA ’94

HarperCollins Publishers, 2024

Illustrated figure in green holding a glowing orange shape against a teal background, with text "Lo" and "poems by Melissa Crowe."

Lo

Melissa Crowe MFA ’99

University of Iowa Press, 2023

Three figures in pink dresses and colorful tights stand under a tree. Book title: "My Body Didn't Come Before Me" by Kuhu Joshi.

My Body Didn’t Come Before Me

Kuhu Joshi MFA ’22

Speaking Tiger, 2023

Blurry image of a group with text: "Jee Leong Koh," "A Simple History of Singaporeans in America," "Sample and Loop."

Sample and Loop: A Simple History of Singaporeans in America

Jee Leong Koh MFA ’05

Gaudy Boy LLC, 2023

Book cover with title "The Book of (More) Delights" by Ross Gay, featuring a large yellow dandelion and blue flowers on a pink background.

The Book of (More) Delights

Ross Gay MFA ’98

Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2023

A tree with a red droplet hangs over text "First Father," with "Melissa Joplin Higley" below, against a blue background.

First Father

Melissa Joplin Higley MFA ’19

Bottlecap Press, 2023

Book cover titled "Third Girl from the Left" by Christine Barker. Silhouette of a person and long shadows against a gradient background.

Third Girl from the Left

Christine Barker MFA ’05

Delphinium Books, Incorporated, 2023

Phone displaying a photo album titled "Still Love" with various images of people and landscapes. Text reads "Still Love" and "Jack Powers."

Still Love

Jack Powers MFA ’06

Golden Antelope Press, 2023

Desert scene with a single Joshua tree in front of a large, colorful circular sky. Text at the top reads "Under a Future Sky" by Brynn Saito.

Under a Future Sky: Poems

Brynn Saito MFA ’08

Red Hen Press, 2023

Book cover for "Daughters of Oduma" by Moses Ose Utomi. Features a person with short curly hair, with silhouetted figures in the background.

Daughters of Oduma

Moses Ose Utumi MFA ’15

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2023

Book cover of "Inside the Wolf" by Amy Rowland featuring colorful abstract foliage and a wolf silhouette. Text highlights praise for the novel.

Inside the Wolf

Amy Rowland MFA ’96

Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2023

Book cover with abstract blue figure on yellow background. Text: "Body Work" by Melissa Febos, with a quote by Ariel Levy.

Body Work

Melissa Febos MFA ’24

Catapult, 2022

Person kneeling with head down in grass, surrounded by greenery. Text: "There Are Still Woods, Poems." Name: Hila Ratzabi.

There Are Still Woods

Hila Ratzabi MFA ’07

June Road Press, 2022

Book cover with pink and white dots forming a gradient. Features a silhouette of an astronaut and the title "Little Astronaut: A Memoir in Essays."

Little Astronaut: A Memoir in Essays

Maryann Aita MFA ’17

Elj Editions, 2022

Book cover with a pink background and a purple circle. Text inside reads "How to Live With Yourself" by Ang Shuang.

How to Live with Yourself

Ang Shuang MFA ’20

Math Paper Press, 2022

Book cover for "Signal Fires" by Dani Shapiro. Features a silhouetted tree against a blue sky with stars. Title and author's name in white.

Signal Fires

Dani Shapiro MFA ’89

Knopf Incorporated, Alfred A., 2022

Dark blue book cover with two overlapping circles and text: "Venus&Document, a novel, Jared Marcel Pollen."

Venus&Document

Jared Marcel Pollen MFA ’15

Crowsnest Books, 2022

Book cover with title "Hotel Oblivion" by Cynthia Cruz. Image shows an urban storefront with "Poems" in red lights. Award Winner badge displayed.

Hotel Oblivion

Cynthia Cruz MFA ’99

Four Way Books, 2022

Book cover of "The Book of Delights" by Ross Gay, featuring colorful leaves on a blue wood-textured background.

The Book of Delights

Ross Gay MFA ’98

Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2022

Blue arched door with text: "There is no place without you. Poems by Maya Bernstein." Weathered wall background.

There is No Place Without You

Maya Bernstein MFA

Ben Yehuda Press, 2022

Book cover of "The Last Thing" by Patrick Rosal featuring people sitting on a beach under bamboo structures with boats above them.

The Last Thing

Patrick Rosal MFA ’99

Persea Books, Incorporated, 2021

Puzzle piece image with a small bird silhouette against a cloudy background. Text: "Love and Other Poems, Alex Dimitrov."

Love and Other Poems

Alex Dimitrov MFA ’09

Copper Canyon Press, 2021

Red book cover with the title "A Love Story." Features a spilled cup, a razor, a cracked mirror, and half a black heart. Author: Joanna C. Valente.

A Love Story

Joanna C. Valente MFA ’13

Read the Future, 2021

Book cover titled "The Melancholia of Class: A Manifesto for the Working Class" by Cynthia Cruz, with a monochrome photo and abstract elements.

The Melancholia of Class

Cynthia Cruz MFA ’99

Watkins Media, 2021

Book cover showing a busy street scene in a city, with orange sky background and large text in purple stating "Jeet Thayil Low."

Low

Jeet Thayil MFA ’00

Faber & Faber, Limited, 2021

Book cover with the title "Girlhood" and author "Melissa Febos" repeated in artistic style against a black background.

Girlhood

Melissa Febos MFA ’08

Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021

Book cover showing two figures walking in a snowy park, a black and white photo of trees, and a 2022 Singapore Literature Prize badge.

Snow at 5 PM Translations of an Insignificant Japanese Poet

Jee Leong Koh MFA ’05

Bench Press, 2020

Book cover with "Anthropica" in large text, illustrations of a bird and a crab, and various names in smaller text above and below.

Anthropica

David Hollander MFA ’97

Dead Rabbits LLC, 2020

Two people stand at a doorway; one with arms crossed, the other wearing a pilot hat. Text: "BE HOLDING" and "ROSS GAY" on the cover.

Be Holding

Ross Gay MFA ’98

University of Pittsburgh Press, 2020

Book cover showing a hot air balloon above a landscape with trees. Title: "Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls" by T Kira Madden.

Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls

T Kira Māhealani Madden MFA ’12

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2020

Book cover: "Norco '80" by Peter Houlahan. Two individuals with guns, orange retro border. Text: "The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History."

Norco ’80

Peter Houlahan MFA ’00

Counterpoint, 2020

Book cover of "Patsy" by Nicole Dennis-Benn, featuring vibrant orange and purple cityscape and palm leaves.

Patsy

Nicole Dennis-Benn MFA ’12

Liveright, 2019

Book cover with a retro sign featuring fries, ice cream, and arrows. Title: "Drive-Thru Dreams" by Adam Chandler. Sky background.

Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America's Fast-Food Kingdom

Adam Chandler MFA ’09

Flatiron Books, 2019

Colorful book cover "Saudades Tuas / I Miss You" by B.D. Esgalhado next to a pensive person resting a chin on a hand.

Saudades Tuas/I Miss You

Barbara Duarte Esgalhado MFA ’14

FLP Media Group, 2018

Silhouette of a figure holding an umbrella, looking at a bright sky. Book title: Trouble the Water. Author: Jacqueline Friedland.

Trouble the water

Jacqueline Friedland MFA ’16

Sparkpress, 2018

Book cover: "American Selfie" by Curtis Bauer, features a graffiti-lined canal under a cloudy sky with bridges in the background.

American Selfie

Curtis Bauer MFA ’99

Four Way Books, 2017

Book cover with the title "Scald" and author "Denise Duhamel" on a warm, abstract background in shades of red and orange.

Scald

Denise Duhamel MFA ’87

University of Pittsburgh Press, 2017

Book cover titled "Eyes Like Broken Windows" by Seth Michelson, showing cracked glass with a handprint in the background.

Swimming Through Fire

Seth Michelson MFA ’02

Press 53, 2017

Book cover of "Our Sudden Museum" by Robert Fanning, featuring a lit-up house at night with a soft glow and dark sky.

Our Sudden Museum

Robert Fanning MFA ’97

Salmon Publishing, 2017

Book cover titled "With You There is Light" by Alexandra Lehmann, featuring a pen and pencil on paper.

With You There Is Light: Based on the True Story about Sophie Scholl and Fritz Hartnagel

Alexandra Lehmann MFA ’03

Books on the Pond, LLC, 2016

Book cover features a misty forest with glowing light. Text reads "The Singing Bone, A Novel, Beth Hahn."

Singing Bone

Margaret Hahn MFA ’00

Regan Arts, 2016

Cover of "Brooklyn Antediluvian" by Patrick Rosal; features underwater statues with a yellow sticker: "Your purchase saves bookstores."

Brooklyn antediluvian: poems

Patrick Rosal MFA ’03

, 2016

Teal book cover with title "The Precious One" and author Marisa de los Santos. Red text highlights author's previous bestsellers.

The Precious One

Marisa de los Santos MFA ’94

William Morrow, 2015

Book cover with two abstract faces, a tree, and birds. Text reads "how to be another" and "susan lewis." Background is orange and gray.

How to be another

Susan Lewis MFA ’86

Červená Barva Press, 2014

Book cover of "The Transcriptionist" by Amy Rowland, featuring a hand holding a black bird with text swirling around.

Transcriptionist

Amy Rowland MFA ’96

Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2014

Abstract cover titled "Cutting Time with a Knife" features orange and yellow overlapping shapes. Author's name is Michael Leong.

Cutting time with a knife

Michael Leong MFA ’03

Black Square Editions, 2012

Book cover titled "Boneshepherds" by Patrick Rosal. Features white skeletal imagery and trees on a green background.

Boneshepherds: poems

Patrick Rosal MFA ’03

Persea Books, 2011

Person seated under a red umbrella, gazing at a beach with two figures in the distance. Text: "Kaui Hart Hemmings, The Descendants."

The Descendants

Kaui Hart Hemmings MFA ’02

Random House, 2007

Colorful artwork of a person with a raised arm, wearing vibrant patterns and a crown. Text: "My American Kundiman" by Patrick Rosal.

My American Kundiman: Poems

Patrick Rosal MFA ’03

Persea Books, 2006

Book cover titled "Uprock Headspin Scramble and Dive" by Patrick Rosal. A dancer is seen in motion, blurred in the background.

Uprock headspin scramble and dive: poems

Patrick Rosal MFA ’03

Persea Books, 2004

Book cover titled "The Tales of Flaxie Char" featuring a heart with an orange tree growing from it and a silhouetted figure sitting inside.

The Tales of Flaxie Char

Elizabeth Horner Turner MFA ’02

Dancing Girl Press,

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