From the Editors

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American Poetry Journal publishes work from diverse backgrounds and orientations, from new and established voices that include Dorianne Laux, Terrance Hayes, Philip Metres, Wendy Xu, Jeffrey Levine, Faylita Hicks, Chelsea Dingman, Jill Alexander Essbaum, Kelli Russell Agodon, and many others. We publish work that is committed, distinct and moving.