In this issue: This double issue features a profile of Wisconsin’s new poet laureate, Nicholas Gulig, as well as an article on the state of book publishing. Dig in to a special Wisconsin Table feature on rainbow smelt, and explore Lula Lake Preserve to learn about the relationship between controlled burns, biodiversity, and native bees. In the arts, there’s an interview with Dakota Mace, and previews of upcoming exhibits at the James Watrous Gallery. Additional literary features include more prize-winning fiction and poetry from last year’s writing contest, and reviews of more Wisconsin books for your reading pleasure.