Calling Home From: New York is first of a six-part anthology series archiving the literary exchange component of the State Poet Project, which takes Nebraska-based poets outside of the state four times and out of the country twice. For the first exchange, Rodgers invited WayOfLife Wardlow and Alliyah American Horse (23' Youth Poet Laureate of Nebraska and '24 Midwest Youth Laureate) to New York City for the New York City Poetry Festival. The people, places, and connections made along the way are documented by longtime friend and media partner, Kevin Kaboré. 
 
After each trip, Rodgers brings the exchange home by inviting Nebraska-based writers to submit poems written in the name of the city visited. The result is a beautiful collection and archive, part photo book, part poetry anthology, that extends each journey beyond those who traveled. Each exchange is also accompanied by a short documentary shot by   Kaboré, providing an intimate glimpse into the discovery, connection, and growth made possible by the State Poet Project.