Holy Cow! Press

04/14/2026

It's the official publication day for "This Ground Beneath Our Feet," new poems by Emily Bright. "Bright gorgeously illuminates the ‘wild goodness’ of being alive.”--Ed Bok Lee, American Book Award winning author of Whorled: Poems

Emily Bright is a weekend host for Minnesota Public Radio news, where she also produces “Ask a Bookseller” and “Art Hounds.” She is the author of Fierce Delight: Poems of Early Motherhood, which was featured on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." She holds an MFA in poetry from the University of Minnesota and a BA from Williams College. She lives in the Twin Cities with her family.

96 pages, paperback, $18.00. Available at local indie bookstores, Bookshop.com, www.holycowpress.org

11/12/2024

Congratulations Max!

Poet Max Garland’s quiet and profound fourth collection uses themes of the pandemic—isolation, distance, time, breath—to approach existential questions. Reviewed by Catherine Jagoe

09/01/2024

We're pleased to share this press release about Greg Watson's two forthcoming poetry collections. Congratulations Greg!

The Days Between with Kelsay Books and Stars Unseen with Holy Cow! Press both hit bookshelves.

07/04/2024

Miigwech to all of our fellows, for bringing your talents to our week together.
Wopida to all of our mentors for working with our fellows and the encouragement your provided.
Oneewe to our board members for taking time to sit and share knowledge with our fellows.
Wado to the Minnesota Humanities Center for hosting this magical week.
Ahxéheé to the The Loft Literary Center for providing space and time for events.
Mahalo to the Minnesota Center for Book Arts for the amazing inter-art printing experience.
Yakkookay to the Red Lake Nation College - Minneapolis for providing us a warm welcome, food and space.
Gråtu to Milkweed Editions, Holy Cow! Press, and Graywolf Press for bringing together an amazing informational panel to our poets.
Pidamaya to all of our staff, performers, and supporters to help create this gathering.
𐒰𐓍𐒰𐒿𐒻͘ to the The Academy of American Poets for sponsoring a scholarship for our retreat.

03/30/2024

Please consider supporting CUTTHROAT...

In its 19th year of publishing, Cutthroat is a completely independent enti… Pam Uschuk needs your support for Cutthroat, a Journal of the Arts THROUGH THE ASH

03/20/2024

Many thanks to Poetry Daily for posting this poem by Gordon Henry from his collection "Spirit Matters" (Holy Cow! Press).

from "Spirit Matters" published by Holy Cow! Press

03/19/2024

Please consider supporting this vital service for preparing and delivering meals in Gaza.

Your donation will help to provide fresh meals for those in need after disasters, and build long-term resilience in affected communities.

02/28/2024

Stars Unseen: Poems

12/26/2023

"we rise
together
singing
our prayer
as one"

Gwen Nell Westerman is a Dakota poet, a visual artist, and a distinguished faculty scholar at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is the poet laureate of Minnesota. The full poem “Song for the Generations: December 26,” from Songs, Blood Deep, published by Holy Cow! Press, can found online and in December's magazine:

https://www.womenspress.com/poem-song-for-the-generations-december-26/

12/06/2023

Please consider reading this excellent article by Roberta Hill in which she describes her poetry writing process.

"These Rivers Remember" by Native American poet Roberta Hill