This essay is beautiful. This idea of the New South comes to life through your words. -- Literary journal editor  

​This piece is superb, not only for the rigor of the investigation, but for the elegance of your pacing, voice, and writing. -- Magazine editor 
​                                                                                        Thank you so much for this article on selective mutism. It brought tears to my eyes and hope to my heart. -- Parent of a selectively mute child​
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This is evocative, thoughtful, and important writing. I love the way you centralize food in your narratives--it's very engaging and grounding. -- Writing juror's comment, the Sustainable Arts Foundation