University of Massachusetts Press

02/13/2025

Moving from the labor struggles of the 1930s to the sit-ins and boycotts of midcentury, and the Black Lives Matter protests of today, The New Civil Rights Movement Reader brings together first-person accounts, political documents and speeches, and historical photographs from each region of the country. Save 20% with code UMASS20 today at https://www.umasspress.com/9781625346896/the-new-civil-rights-movement-reader/

02/11/2025

Emmanuel College professor Jeffrey Fortin documents the remarkable and empowering story of maritime Captain Paul Cuffe, from his birth on a small island off the coast of Massachusetts to becoming the most prominent Black Sea captain of his time. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind history. Save 20% using code UMASS20 at checkout!
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02/10/2025

Kirkus Reviews has awarded it a Best Nonfiction Book of 2024. Spectator named it a Best Book of the Year. It's no secret that Malcolm Before X is a necessary addition to your bookshelf! Patrick Parr's extensive research and passion for Malcolm X's work shine through in this groundbreaking biography of X's first 27 years of life. Get it now and save 20% with code UMASS20 at https://www.umasspress.com/9781625348166/malcolm-before-x/.

02/07/2025

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This week, we’re diving into a story of resilience, leadership, and legacy.

Paul Cuffe is best understood as a member of the Black founding fathers. While he is known amongst scholars, his astounding life story deserves a much wider audience. Jeffrey A. Fortin brings Cuffe’s journey to life in a beautiful, moving portrait of one of America’s most important maritime figures. If you love early American history and great storytelling, this is a must-read!

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02/05/2025

Today’s pick for our Black History Snapshot is the account of an ultimately victorious battle for voting rights in antebellum Rhode Island. The Precious Birthright spotlights how one community of Black Leadership laid the blueprint for social movements to come. Make sure to get a copy using the code UMASS20 for 20% off at https://www.umasspress.com/9781625348388/the-precious-birthright/.

02/03/2025

Patrick Parr's MALCOLM BEFORE X is in such great company on this list! If you haven't snagged a copy already head over to our website (and use code UMASS20 to save 20%) or to your favorite retailer

These nonfiction titles offer fresh perspectives on Shirley Chisholm, Malcolm X, and the ongoing fight for civil rights.

02/02/2025

Happy February! We're celebrating Black History Month by featuring some titles exploring novel perspectives of Black New England. Up first, The Divided North, a dual biography coming this April that beautifully weaves the stark lives and legacies of 2 families bound by proximity and stratified by race in 1800s Maine. Save 20% on your preorder by using code UMASS20 at https://www.umasspress.com/9781625348746/the-divided-north/.

02/01/2025

It's a new month, which means we have new releases! Check out Original Copy by Christa Holm Vogelius, No Man Is an Island by Jorgen Watne Frydnes, and Branching out by Leah S. Glaser and Philip Levy on our website umasspress.com. Don't forget to use UMASS20 for 20% off!

01/31/2025

Focusing on Black and Latinx youth authorship within New York City, and using deep archival research and elegant close readings, Amy Fish examines child-authored texts of the Black Arts Movement within the context of their literary production and reception. Visit https://www.umasspress.com/9781625348265/writing-themselves-into-the-movement/ to order your copy today!

01/30/2025

Organizing Women traces the histories of twentieth-century middle-class women—rural and urban, white and Black, married and unmarried—who used public and private institutions of print to tell their stories, expand their horizons, and further their ambitions. Order your copy today at https://www.umasspress.com/9781625346902/organizing-women/!

01/29/2025

In Closely and Consciously, Yung-Hsing Wu examines the importance of reading—personal, professional, vocational, aesthetic, and always political—and how the act itself brought a host of women into relation during the US women’s liberation movement. Visit https://www.umasspress.com/9781625348463/closely-and-consciously/ to order your copy today!

01/28/2025

In Book Anatomy, Amy Gore argues that the reprints, editions, and paratextual elements of Indigenous books matter: they embody a frontline of colonization in which Native authors battle the public perception and reception of Indigenous books, negotiate representations of Indigenous bodies, and fight for authority and ownership over their literary work. Grab your copy at https://www.umasspress.com/9781625347497/book-anatomy/!

01/27/2025

New year, more books! For the last week of January, we’re featuring books about books. If you’re looking to learn more about how books have changed the world, don’t miss these must-reads on umasspress.com: Book Anatomy, Closely and Consciously, Organizing Women, and Writing Themselves into the Movement. Be sure to use code UMASS20 for 20% off your purchase!

01/24/2025

McGrath traces the evolution of the natural foods movement from its countercultural roots to its mainstream presence today, focusing on elements like vegetarian cookbooks and food co-ops. Don’t forget to grab a copy at https://www.umasspress.com/9781625344229/food-for-dissent/!

01/23/2025

Lisa Chase and Vern Grubinger share an overview of food systems, focusing on food production, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. Get your copy at https://www.umasspress.com/9781611684216/food-farms-and-community/ today!

01/22/2025

This collection explores the role of ethnic food in American culture, focusing on women's experiences. Check out this read at https://www.umasspress.com/9781558492868/pilaf-pozole-and-pad-thai/!

01/21/2025

Cathy Stanton shares her experience aiding a small food co-op in western Massachusetts. She examines the challenges small-scale ventures face against corporate giants and reflects on the deep racial and class inequities within the food industry. Grab a copy at https://www.umasspress.com/9781625348050/food-margins/ today!

01/20/2025

New year, new learning opportunities! This week, we're highlighting books that will challenge you and encourage exploration. If you're interested in exploring food systems and agriculture, check out these great titles on umasspress.com: Food Margins; Pilaf, Pozole, and Pad Thai; Food for Dissent; and Food, Farms, and Community. Enjoy 20% off your purchase with code UMASS20!