Midwest Review is a literary annual that features work by writers, photographers, and artists who live in or have a connection to the Midwest. The issue will appear online six months after print publication.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Midwest is comprised of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Missouri. Of course, the Midwest is also a state of mind.
Awards and Recognitions
Elastic by Joanna Demkiewicz appeared in Midwest Review 11 and was anthologized in the Best Debut Short Stories 2025: The PEN America Dau Prize.
Taxi by Pardeep Toor appeared in Midwest Review 8 and was anthologized in the Best Debut Short Stories 2021: The PEN America Dau Prize.
On Aerial Views by Eileen Favorite appeared in Midwest Review 7 and was a 2019 Notable Essay in Best American Essays.
The Fixer by Dennis Day appeared in Midwest Review 4 was a distinguished shorts in the 2016 Best American Mystery Stories.
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Editors
Jeff Snowbarger
Jill Stukenberg
Managing Editor
Tara Sparbel
Editorial Staff
Maryam Barrie
Kim Chinquee
Joanna Demkiewicz
Kelly Fordon
Christianne Goodwin
Breen Greer
Jody Hartkopp
Marin Harrington
Maud Kelly
Hannah Kroonblawd
Heather Luby
Dan Mancilla
Joseph Radke
Mary Simmons
Pardeep Toor
Past Editorial Staff
Travis Brown
David Heinen
Donna Meyer
Xee Reiter
Publisher
Ross Tangedal
Founding Editor
Christopher Chambers
Contact
midwest.review@uwsp.edu
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