High Country News, a venerable institution covering the American West since 1970, announces a call for pitches for its annual Books & Authors special issue. This issue is dedicated to the literary and visual culture of the region, offering a platform for creative practitioners whose work interrogates the complexities of the West—its landscapes, communities, histories, and contemporary tensions. The call encompasses a range of disciplines, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, essays, photography, and illustration, reflecting the magazine's commitment to interdisciplinary storytelling. The selected works will be featured in a special edition that reaches a dedicated readership of readers, writers, and thinkers invested in the West. While specific terms regarding fees, rights, and publication details are not provided in the call, contributors can expect to join a distinguished tradition of rigorous, place-based journalism and artistic expression. The editorial vision prioritizes work that is both critically engaged and aesthetically refined, avoiding romanticized or reductive portrayals of the region. This opportunity is particularly suited to artists and writers whose practices are deeply informed by the ecologies, politics, and cultures of the American West. The jury—composed of High Country News editors and external reviewers—will evaluate pitches based on originality, relevance, and execution. Given the competitive nature of the special issue, submissions should demonstrate a clear understanding of the magazine's editorial tone and a nuanced approach to the themes at hand.