The short story "Watermark" by Melanie Westerberg, who received her MFA in Writing from CCA in 2004, was selected for the acclaimed anthology series Best New American Voices 2006. The volume features new stories selected by renowned novelist Jane Smiley, who has identified the best young writers on the cusp of their careers.

Culled from hundreds of noted writing programs, such as the Iowa Writers' Workshop and Johns Hopkins, and from summer conferences, such as Sewanee and Bread Loaf, the collection is a showcase for tomorrow's literary stars.

Published by Harcourt Trade Publishers, the anthology is available in bookstores now.