Our November/December issue features a special section on the legacy, impact, and innovation of small presses and magazines; an interview with poet Mosab Abu Toha, author of the poetry collection Forest of Noise; a profile of Jeff VanderMeer, author of the Southern Reach series of literary speculative novels; our ninth annual 5 Over 50 debut author feature; a Q&A with Regina Brooks, the new president of the AALA; lessons in learning to say no to protect your creative well-being; plus the rewards of teaching K–12, writing prompts, contest deadlines, and more.