River Paw Press is pleased to announce Nicole Yurcaba, author of Hutsulka, as the recipient of its 2026 Author of the Year Award.
The Ukrainian-American poet is recognized for her poetry collection Hutsulka, its critical reception, her sustained engagement with readers and literary communities, and her contributions to the book’s overall performance and growing readership.
Hutsulka, a finalist for the 2025 Silent River Poetry Prize, was published by River Paw Press in 2026. The collection explores ancestral memory, cultural identity, personal relationships, and the continuing impact of the war in Ukraine.
