Give the Gift of Poetry
The mission of Alice James Books, a cooperative poetry press, is to seek out and publish the best contemporary poetry by both established and emerging poets, with particular emphasis on involving poets in the publishing process.
Dear Friends, Alice James Books is named for and inspired by Alice James, whose tremendous gift for writing went unrecognized during her lifetime. The Press was founded to ensure women's voices “had a chance” in a time when it was tremendously difficult to get published as a woman, who wasn't "writing like a man." And still, after 39 years of publishing, the legacy of our 7 founding members carries on in what we do, though we’ve expanded their original mission to include publishing a diverse range of poets and poetic styles. It's my hope that our work will ensure the continued success of the press and availability of poetry to all who enjoy it. We try very hard to balance the press's mission with our budget each year. So much of the our success and stability relies on your generosity: we need your friendship to keep up the great work. AJB has grown significantly over the years, and it's largely because of our generous supporters, who play a significant role in ensuring our stability and growth. If you're not yet part of our giving circle, join us. Discover what these supporters already know about how rewarding Giving a gift to AJB can be. When you give to Alice James Books, you're ensuring that everyone who wants to read our books has the opportunity to do so and that the books we publish stay in print. You also participate in and influence the Press’s past, present, and future. Give the gift of poetry and be part of our circle of friends.
In poetry, Carey Salerno |