“The End of the Tunnel,” Pushcart Prize, 2000.
“Crimes against Property,” a Best American Essays Notable of 2021.
“Rapture in the Zoom,” Best of Salon 2021.
“Metamorphosis,” A Best American Essays Notable of 2019.
“Ways to Tell a Story,” A Best American Essays Notable of 2018.
From Little Houses to Little Women quoted in Barnes and Noble Desk Diary, 2018
“Honeymoon Reservations” nominated for Best of the Net 2017.
“Threads,” A Best American Essays Notable of 2011.
“Threads,” A Best American Nonrequired Reading Notable of 2011.
Crossing the Blue Willow Bridge, a Choice Outstanding Academic Title, Fall/Winter 2011.
“Still Dancing,” A Best American Essays Notable of 2009.
“Running Away From Home,” A Best American Essays Notable of 2008.
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Individual Artist’s Fellowship, 2007.
“In Another Tongue,” Prairie Schooner Jane Geske Award, 2003.
“End of the Tunnel,” Prairie Schooner Reader’s Choice Award, 2000.
“The End of the Tunnel,” A Best American Essays Notable of 1999.
“Hanging On,” A Best American Essays Notable of 1998.