Open Thread is pleased to announce its six nominees for the 2009 Pushcart Prize.

From the Open Thread Regional Review, Vol. 1 (April 2009):

“Legacy,” by Alayna Frankenberry

“Oh Bless Thy Fine-Feathered Healer,” by Sophie Klahr

“This Is an Advertisement I Would Like to Produce,” by Tom Laskow

and “Because I Asked for Marvels Poached in Ice,” by S.E. Smith

From the 2009 Open Thread Tri-State Chapbooks (July 2009):

“Choose Your Baby,” from the chapbook Cloud Shaped Room by Matt Anserello

and “22. Down,” from the chapbook Life as a Crossword Puzzle by Noah Falck

Huge thanks go out to all our contributors, who trust us with their extraordinary work in every publication.