The Pushcart Prize L: Best of the Small Presses 2026 Edition

The annual international gathering of the best Fiction, Poetry, Essays and Memoirs from small independent literary presses, including more than 60 selections from 50 presses chosen with the advice of 160 distinguished Contribution Editors.

Praise for The Pushcart Prize:

"A powerhouse" - Publishers Weekly

"Distinguished" - The New York Times

"A must read" - Kirkus Reviews

"Truly remarkable" - Booklist

"Essential" - Library Journal