Background on Mānoa:
Launched in 1989 by University of Hawai'i professors Frank Stewart and Robert Shapard, Mānoa strives to bring the literature and art of Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas to English-speaking readers. The journal, published twice yearly, is notable not only for the excellence of its writing, but for the quality of its design.
Awards:
Work from Mānoa has appeared in anthologies such as Best American Short Stories, Best American Poetry, Best American Essays, Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards, and Pushcart Prize. Mānoa has also received national awards for its design and editorial excellence.
Submit Work to Mānoa:
Frank Stewart continues to edit the journal. However, at this time Mānoa is not considering unsolicited work. Check their submissions page for updates.
Review of Mānoa:
Writer Gay Davis, a longtime Mānoa subscriber, explains why Mānoa is important to her -- and to American culture at large -- and offers examples of recent stories worth attention.
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