I always love a book birthday, and this past spring we celebrated one year of A Mollusk Without a Shell: Essays on Self-Care for Writers (University of Akron Press, 2024). It’s been wonderful hearing how this book has been a help for writers of various backgrounds and experience levels, as well as for artists working in other genres. When the first box of books arrived at the University of Akron Press office I had to text co-editor Julie Brooks Barbour right away, as it felt odd to be unboxing without her. Thanks to everyone who has read this book, given it as a gift to a friend, shared it with a student, or dropped us a line of gratitude. Also, major thanks to Rhye Pirie for the gorgeous artwork on the cover!