Queen of Lions Press publishes non-fiction chapbooks about contemporary Jewish life around the world.
Last night was incredible! Thanks to everyone who came to help celebrate the launch of "At the Point of Joy and Sorrow" Essays about Jewish Life in Turkey by Liza Cemel! We are still selling copies of the chapbook, so message us to order one!
The chapbooks are printed and have arrived!!!!
If you're in Pittsburgh come get a copy at our Launch Party this Tuesday, April 18 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Welker Room at Chatham University in Shadyside! Open to the public!
If you live anywhere else in the world, message us to purchase your copy to be shipped to you!
ONE WEEK until the launch of “At the Point of Joy and Sorrow: Essays about Jewish Life in Turkey” by Liza Cemel! Are you getting excited?
Be sure to PREORDER your copy now, to pick up at the in-person launch party at Chatham University on April 18th!
$10 per chapbook, payment accepted through cash, Venmo or PayPal. Venmo is -Jackson-128 and PayPal is [email protected].
If you aren't in Pittsburgh, message us to preorder your copy and join us for the launch party over Zoom! Register for Zoom link here: https://www.chatham.edu/events/register.cfm?EventID=31514
Thanks to the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle for writing this article about our press and our inaugural chapbook!
Message us to preorder your copy of the chapbook now!
"At the Point of Joy and Sorrow"
Curious what this delicious looking food is? Hint: It's a Jewish recipe from Antakya, Turkey!
If you want to know the story behind this food, and get the recipe, be sure to preorder your copy of our inaugural chapbook, At the Point of Joy and Sorrow, now!
Preorders: $10, pay via Venmo, PayPal or Cash (Pick-up available in person, message for shipping prices)
Venmo: -Jackson-128
PayPal: [email protected]
All proceeds above production costs will be donated here: https://donate.jdc.org/give/465160/ #!/donation/checkout?c_src=TK2023&c_src2=ShortURL
Major! News! Cover reveal! And...Preorders are LIVE! Preorder your copy of our inaugural chapbook now.
In April we will publish our inaugural non-fiction chapbook. This chapbook will be about Jewish life in Turkey.
When Liza Cemel signed on to be the author of this chapbook, it was January 2023. We knew that her personal background, her writing and Jewish experiences, and her passion, would lead to a great book.
We could not have imagined that a few weeks later, in early February, devastating earthquakes would strike Turkey, killing over 43,566 individuals, collapsing over 156,000 buildings, injuring many, many people, and forcing the evacuation of citizens from their birthplaces.
Antakya, one Turkish city left in ruins after the earthquakes, is the hometown of our author. Until recently, the city was home to a 2,500-year-old Jewish community. The president of the Jewish Community of Antakya, and his wife, were tragically killed in the earthquakes.
Now, it is more important than ever that we publish this chapbook and keep alive the memory of a historic Jewish community in Antakya and learn about a still thriving Jewish community in Turkey. This was always going to be a chapbook about Jewish Turkey, but now, it takes on a new meaning. We are so grateful to Liza for working with us to bring this book to you, during such a difficult time.
All proceeds from the chapbook, beyond the production costs, will be donated to Turkish relief funds. More specific information to come.
What better way to head into the weekend than with an author reveal? We are so excited to introduce Liza Cemel as the author of our inaugural non-fiction chapbook coming out in April.
Originally from Antakya, Turkey, Liza currently lives in Heidelberg, Germany where she is completing a Master's degree in Jewish Civilizations. She completed her undergraduate education in Italy, in International Relations, with a thesis on political transitions in Turkey, minority identity and its implications on the Jewish community. Liza loves to explore new places, taste new flavors, learn new languages, and listen to new stories. She is interested in music, art, sociology, philosophy, psychology, linguistics, and history. She is also interested in social entrepreneurship and youth projects that reflect on themes such as diversity, identity, and minorities. Liza writes for platforms such as Şalom Newspaper, Avlaremoz, and Nehna, where she talks about Jewish identity, global community activities, Jewish traditions, cuisine, and holiday rituals in Antakya.
Welcome to Queen of Lions Press!
Queen of Lions Press publishes non-fiction chapbooks about contemporary Jewish life around the world. We are committed to finding work that focuses on what it means to be Jewish in different places, not just in the past, but in the present moment. Just like a lion represents courage and strength, we aim to showcase the strength of the Jewish people through the writing we publish.
Our first non-fiction chapbook will be published in April! Check back on this page often for updates, information on preorders, and other exciting content about our press and upcoming chapbook!
- Madison Jackson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Pittsburgh, PA
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