Inside the Unforgettable Moments and Surprises of the AWP 2026 & Selected Memories Vol. 2 Launch Party
It’s been over a month since AWP 2026, which took place in Baltimore, and also more than a month since we released Selected Memories Vol. 2: 15 Years of Hippocampus Magazine into the world — and I, Donna T, have been meaning to write a blog post recap ever since!
Alas, it’s been a whirlwind since then, so I’m going to (re)share a slightly revised version of something I posted to my personal Facebook page shortly after I got home, which sums up all the feels I felt in the moment.
The message:
The constant booth traffic and enthusiasm of everyone who paid us a visit at the Book Fair The seven incredible readers and ~100 CNF friends at our anniversary anthology launch party The scores of books that left our table and went into tote bags from old and new friends The devotion of our own team members who were present at AWP this year and graciously gave some time to table and help the party go incredibly smooth The camaraderie among the CNF community and our fellow journals, all supporting each other at various eventsThe Big Event: Celebrating CNF, Together
The highlight of AWP for the Hippocampus team was most certainly the book launch part for Selected Memories Vol. 2. The event venue was perfect — The Gaming Lounge at M.A.P. Technologies, run by the super professional and friendly Michael, who also uses this space to run STEM camps and after-school programs for Baltimore-area youth.
