Beyond Beehives: Poetry & Prose Commemorating Utah's First 125 Years of Statehood

The League of Utah Writers, in cooperation with Thrive125 and Utah Humanities, presents a look back at the first 125 years of Utah's statehood. This collection of poetry, prose, and essays paint a picture of Utah as a place through its history and its future. Journey with us through hidden stories of unknown lore, forgotten by folks and history books—sometimes even on purpose. These unique works come from a fascinating and diverse array of authors, each exploring what Utah means.

Featuring fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction by Denis Feehan, Amanda Freshman, Alexis Hansen, Aren K. Hatch, Jaron Hatch, RG Hughes, Jef Huntsman, Susan Izatt-Foster, Grace Diane Jessen, Letitia Archuleta Lester, Alex Jay Lore, Margot Monroe, J. T. Moore, Whitney Oliver, John M. Olsen, Jonathan Reddoch, Rebecca Marie Robertson, Natasha Rogers, Talysa Sainz, Mark Mason Taylor, D. Pat Thomas, Heidi Voss, Cassidy Ward, Rosemary L. Wise, Johnny Worthen, Bryan Young

This anthology was made possible through a generous grant from the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement and Thrive125.