Red Hen Press

09/24/2024

HAPPY PUB DAY🎉🥳 Wishing a very happy Publication Day to KEEPING QUIET by Adriana Páramo. In KEEPING QUIET, Páramo has collected essays addressing what it is like to live in a world of silence or the absence thereof. Crossing the borders between art and yoga, between research and drunkenness, between despair and triumph, Páramo weaves the intimate and personal with what is upsetting in women’s health industry.

Grab your own copy here!
https://bookshop.org/p/books/keeping-quiet-adriana-paramo/20915997?ean=9781636281841

09/23/2024

LitHub recently featured an excerpt from Esinam Bediako’s brand new novel BLOOD ON THE BRAIN!! 🤗

Click here to get a peek at the book: https://lithub.com/blood-on-the-brain/

Esinam ALSO has an event in Pasadena THIS Wednesday at 4 pm. If you're in the area, consider attending at Vroman's Bookstore!

Click here to learn more: https://www.vromansbookstore.com/event/esinam-bediako-discusses-blood-brain

09/23/2024

Readers!! Ready for something exciting??

Mark your calendars for April 29th, 2025, because Molly Olguín’s book THE SEA GIVES UP THE DEAD releases that day! In the meantime, take a peek at the fairy tales that inspired Olguín and her stories!🧜🧜

Don't wait! Pre-Order a copy now: https://indiepubs.com/products/the-sea-gives-up-the-dead/

09/23/2024

Red Hen Press’s 30th Annual Benefit Champagne Luncheon is happening on October 6th, 2024! 🍷 We are pleased to have Aliah Wright, Douglas Manuel, Florencia Ramirez, Jason Schneiderman, and David St. John as this year’s Gold Table Hosts.

Please join this esteemed list of honored hosts for an afternoon of pleasant chatter, enjoyable humor, and cheerful entertainment. For further information on this event, please visit the webpage here: https://redhen.org/benefit/

09/23/2024

✨ THIS WEDNESDAY ✨ Visit Vroman's Bookstore to hear Red Hen Press author Esinam Bediako in conversation with Jayne Allen as they discuss the debut novel BLOOD ON THE BRAIN, winner of the Ann Petry Award ⭐️

Location: Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101
Date: Wednesday, September 25th
Time: 7pm

09/23/2024

Darlings, we express our most sincere gratitude for those attending our illustrious annual benefit gala this Sunday, October 6! Should you find your schedule occupied and unable to grace the benefit with your presence, fret not! A generous donation to demonstrate your unwavering support is always an option.

Visit https://redhen.org/benefit/ for more information on how you can support Red Hen!

Purchase tables, tickets, and sponsorships! We are back with hybrid programming celebrating in Noor's indoor ballroom! We invite you to Red Hen’s annual benefit gala for an exciting lunch event filled with readings, a live auction, and a chance to meet Red Hen Press authors and members of the lite...

09/22/2024

Every writer’s journey starts with a submission. Red Hen Press is your next step!

Follow that desire and share your story with us 📖

For info on submitting, click the link here: https://redhenpress.submittable.com/submit?fun_cid=15820463062973199989

09/21/2024

William Archila reads two peoms from LATINO POETRY: THE LIBRARY OF AMERICA ANTHOLOGY! These poems are part of the PLACES WE CALL HOME initiative celebrating the "rich tapestry of Latino poetry."

Watch William read his poem “Duke Ellington, Santa Ana, El Salvador, 1974” here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu_JeiiDqb0

Watch William read Javier Zamora's poem "El Salvador" here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MY-kyZg2HF4

Learn more about PLACES WE CALL HOME here: https://www.latinopoetry.org/

Latino Poetry is a national public humanities initiative directed by Library of America, a nonprofit publisher and cultural institution, in partnership with the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures and arts organizations, museums, and libraries nationwide.

09/20/2024

Hyperallergic recently praised Didi Jackson's MY INFINITY, saying the poetry book promises to "cast a unique kind of spell."

Check out the full article, "18 Art Books to Read This Fall," here: https://hyperallergic.com/949602/art-books-to-read-fall-2024/

AND order MY INFINITY here: https://indiepubs.com/products/my-infinity/

In her second collection, My Infinity, Didi Jackson continues her exploration of the paradoxical meaning of a world where joy and sorrow simultaneously coexist. These poems investigate both sacred and natural spaces. Her poems move grief and emotional suffering to language as a site of recovery and....

09/20/2024

It's the best time of day - sneak peak time! 🤗 Vox Populi posted two poems from Elise Paschen's upcoming poetry book BLOOD WOLF MOON, scheduled to be released in Spring 2025. Go check them out!

Read the poems here: https://voxpopulisphere.com/2024/09/18/elise-paschen-two-poems/

Preorder a copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/177/9781636282084

In her mesmerizing sixth poetry collection, Blood Wolf Moon, Elise Paschen weaves constellations throughout, of stars and birds and light and darkness and beauty and horror and nature and humans and history, making shape and meaning of what's around us and even who we are. In this riveting sixth poe...

09/20/2024

As mentioned on Lemonada's "Wiser Than Me" podcast, Julia Louis-Dreyfus reads the poem "Explanation" from her late father's poetry collection titled LETTERS WRITTEN AND NOT SENT. William Louis-Dreyfus's book was published by Red Hen Press in 2019 and it is dedicated to his family.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus quotes on Season 2 Episode 6, "He had never published a book of poems. He’d only had poems published, specific poems. And he put together a book of poetry that he entitled Letters Written but Not Sent. And it was for me and my sisters. And my mom and stepmom.”

Listen to the full episode here: https://lemonadamedia.com/podcast/julia-gets-wise-with-patti-smith/

Interested in reading LETTERS WRITTEN AND NOT SENT by William Louis-Dreyfus? Grab a copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/177/9781597098694

09/19/2024

A truth that does not get acknowledged enough—all writing comes from other writing. Here’s one of many poems that inspired 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘮. Robert Frost first published “Too Anxious for Rivers” with its unusual and ancient dactyls in 1947 in his book 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘩. I have thought more about this poem than any other since my high school English teacher, Mr. Rapaport, assigned it when I was seventeen. It continues to unfold and reinvent itself almost daily. It is unendingly enchanting. I imagine the reference to Hindu mythology surprised a few people in post-war America. Apologies to the bass anglers who must have found it odd to see me in a business suit while driven around in an old jon boat. And much thanks to my father-in-law for driving the boat, filming, and all the hours on the water. “Then what of this river that having arisen / Must find where to pour itself into and empty?” 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘮 is available from wherever you buy books 5 days from today. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

09/19/2024

AUTHOR EVENT 🎉 Join the conversation as Aliah Wright and DC Frost visit Octavia's Bookshelf discussing their debut novels NOW YOU OWE ME and A PUNISHING BREED!

Date & Time: October 5th at 5pm
Location: Octavia's Bookshelf
1365 North Hill Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104

09/19/2024

Did you catch author Kristen Millares Young on TV? No worries! We have the link right here: https://ktvz.com/videos/local-videos/2024/09/18/award-winning-author-to-hold-reading-book-signing-at-osu-cascades/
Be sure to stop by for a reading and signing of her book SUBDUCTION at Oregon State University Cascades MFA Program in Ray Hall at 6:30PM, Wednesday September 25th!

09/19/2024

A milestone year is meant to be celebrated 🍷
Red Hen Press has been publishing diverse literature for 30 years, and it’s only befitting to share with the community moments from our previous benefits. Feel free to scroll through and admire the remarkable Red Hen team as they are presented similar to an art piece—which they are.

Follow the link in here for acquiring seats, bidding for auction pieces, and sharing a donation: http://redhen.givesmart.com

09/19/2024

ATTENTION EREADERS 📣 For a limited time you can grab these titles for your Kindles! If you had missed out on grabbing these titles at the bookstore, look no further because you can get them NOW ⭐️

Offer ends September 27th! Find a copy where ever you grab your Kindle ebooks 📖

09/19/2024

Attention readers❗️Be on the lookout 🔍️ for a new webinar by The National English Honors Society with E. P. Tuazon! Here, E.P. will be answering questions from high school students around the world about their book A PROFESSIONAL LOLA! We can hardly wait 🤭🥳

Tune in here from 4-5pm PDT: https://www.airmeet.com/e/cd6860d0-64b6-11ef-b409-2d9a1099568c

09/18/2024

You heard that right, today is National Read an Ebook Day! Join us in our celebration of digital storytelling and take advantage of our current and upcoming deals for ereaders:

Now You Owe Me - from 9/10 to 10/10, purchase ebook for $4.99 wherever ebooks are sold
Secret Harvests - 10/02, ebook marked down for kindle deal day
A Professional Lola - 10/02, ebook marked down kindle deal day

Happy reading! 🤓

09/18/2024

Dear readers, the most delightful soirée is coming soon! Prepare for the annual benefit with a few different ways to support Red Hen Press during this celebratory time. You may lend the esteemed press your delightful presence at the upcoming benefit, bid for splendid treasures during the live auction, and donations via the Give Smart page are most welcome. Your unwavering support for cherished independent literature shall not be forgotten, darling.
Celebrate 30 years of Red Hen Press with this year’s 30th annual champagne luncheon on Sunday, October 6th 🍷
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Please see the link attached for further information: http://redhen.givesmart.com

Details:
DATE - Sunday, October 6, 2024
TIME - 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
LOCATION - Noor Pasadena
300 E Colorado Blvd #200, Pasadena, CA 91101
(located in the Paseo)

09/18/2024

How will Kamao navigate the complexities of his immigrant status in America while dating the daughter of a powerful, anti-immigration Senator? Find out in two weeks when BLINDSPOT IN AMERICA is released!

Pre-order your copy today at the link below! Preordering helps authors and bookstores by creating buzz, which helps get the book onto charts and shown to more readers!
https://bookshop.org/p/books/blindspot-in-america-elom-k-akoto/20915994?ean=9781636281827

09/17/2024

Here’s the video for the poem “The Quieting Muses” from my book 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘮, which will be published one week from today by . This pays a small homage to Plath’s “The Disquieting Muses.” Apologies to the sunbathers who wondered about the guy walking around the beach in a business suit. About the poem from the book’s notes section: “John Coltrane (1926–1967) replaced Sonny Rollins (1930– ) in the Miles Davis (1926–1991) Quintet in 1955 and played with the band until 1960.” Look for more videos with glimpses into 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘮 in the coming weeks. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

09/17/2024

Special thanks to for this lovely lunch spread for the team at Red Hen Press in honor of the publication for WANT, THE LAKE
We are excited for today's release of this newest poetry collection! Order a copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/177/9781636281643

09/17/2024

Calling all readers! The time has finally come!!

HAPPY PUB DAY🎉❤️Wishing a very Happy Publication Day to WANT, THE LAKE by JENNY FACTOR!! Fall into this collection of enchanting poems as they encompass twenty years worth of life and experiences.

Don’t wait! Order your own copy now using this link:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/want-the-lake-jenny-factor/20915984?aid=177&ean=9781636281643&listref=fall-2024

09/17/2024

HAPPY PUB DAY 🥳 Wishing a very happy Publication Day to BLOOD ON THE BRAIN by Esinam Bediako. Vibrant, funny, and bittersweet, BLOOD ON THE BRAIN is a novel about the complications of family, romance, and culture—and how coming of age can feel like a blow to the head.

To read more and grab your own copy, visit the link below!
https://redhen.org/book/blood-on-the-brain/

09/17/2024

Great news!!

🌟The Florida Review Online reviews Didi Jackson’s MY INFINITY💫

“Didi Jackson’s second collection of poems, My Infinity, is a quiet, pensive reckoning with life and death by a speaker uniquely suited to discuss such enigmatic subjects.”

Check out the full feature here: https://cah.ucf.edu/floridareview/article/review-my-infinity-by-didi-jackson/

Don’t wait! Order your own copy now: https://indiepubs.com/products/my-infinity/

In her second collection, My Infinity, Didi Jackson continues her exploration of the paradoxical meaning of a world where joy and sorrow simultaneously coexist. These poems investigate both sacred and natural spaces. Her poems move grief and emotional suffering to language as a site of recovery and....