Publishing since 1974. Anhinga Press publishes four books a year, two of which are the winners of th Anhinga Press, Inc.
is a non-profit, 501(c)3 operating in Tallahassee, Florida. Since 1974 our mission has been to bring quality poetry to a broad audience by publishing poetry, sponsoring poetry events and educational activities, participating in writers conferences, working with area colleges, making our books available as textbooks for students, and networking with other arts organizations as a good citizen of the
arts community and the community at large. We are a proud supporter of community organizations like Second Harvest of the Big Bend; a percentage of our annual contest fees go directly to “feed 11 counties in Florida’s Big Bend.”
We are committed to publishing and supporting diverse voices from the United States. We offer FREE books by an array of diverse Anhinga poets to students and community groups as a part of our “Poetry & Community” program. The Press is thrilled to partner with JackLeg Press to foster a space for cross-promotion and communication, share best practices, and work with a range of literary artists and leaders. Our interns are recruited from the Department of English and Modern Languages at Florida A&M University, an HBCU founded in 1887 located in Tallahassee, Florida. BOARD
As a 501(c)3 we are governed by a Board of Directors:
Board President: Terri Carrion
Editor and Co-founder, Big Bridge; Co-Founder 100 Thousand Poets for Change
Vice President: Michael Rothenberg; Founder and Editor, Big Bridge;
Founder, 100 Thousand Poets for Change
Member: Rafael Gamero
Member: Michael Trammell
11/29/2024
Happy to announce:
ANHINGA PRESS 2024 NOMINATIONS FOR THE PUSHCART PRIZE
from Whipsaw by Suzanne Frischkorn
“Dear America”
From Syndrome by Éric Morales-Franceschini
“Calibán: a ballad”
from Light Pours In by Amy Rodriguez
“Light Pours In”
From How To Get Into Trouble
by Carolina Hospital • Nicole Hospital-Medina • Holly Iglesias • Maureen Seaton
A collaborative poem: “How to Make a Lover Out of Thin Air”
10/06/2024
A sweet 1980s movie, "Bagdad Cafe" is on Amazon Prime right now. I recommend if you need a rest from politics and rancor.
09/30/2024
Tallahassee folks! We are looking for an intern! Email [email protected] for more info!
09/16/2024
Join us for a reading from Anhinga’s Rumors, Secrets & Lies Anthology at Proof Brewing Co. in Tallahassee.
Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets (with complementary copy of the anthology) on our website!
Since 1974 our mission has been to bring quality poetry to a broad audience by publishing poetry, sponsoring poetry events and educational activities, hosting and participating in writers festivals, working with area colleges, making our books available as textbooks for students, and networking with
08/31/2024
Reading last night at Blue Tavern from the Anhinga Press anthology, RUMORS SECRETS & LIES, which will be featured at a benefit for the RBG FUND and the press on Oct. 21 at Proof. Out till almost 11 pm! Thank you Carrie Hamby for keeping Blue Tavern open to the literary pursuits, and to Donna Marie Decker for arranging the reading!
07/03/2024
Join me in the Word Garden this Sunday afternoon. I'll be reading from "The Tango Dancers." Quoting an anonymous source, "It should be read to your partner, in bed."
Tallahassee Nurseries * Sunday July 7 * 3:30 p.m. * Hosted by Katee Tully
Other esteemed readers: Grant Peeples, Melanie A. Rawls, Barbara Rosen ,and Lynsley Smith.
06/18/2024
Coming up on the (new) deadline! Visit our website for more info and to submit your manuscripts!
06/14/2024
New interview! Suzanne Frischkorn talks with us about her new book Whipsaw. ✨available to order on our website!
06/10/2024
LAUNCH DAY FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL CHAPBOOK -- ORDER FROM ANHINGAPRESS.ORG FREE SHIPPING TIL JUNE 20th!
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ANHINGA PRESS is working hard on planning local events this fall to reach out to our amazing community. We are collaborating with other local organizations and groups and hope to bring poetry to a diverse audience, as well as help bring awareness to important issues that affect us all. More details to be announced as they develop, so please stay connected! We thank you for your support!
OUR MISSION
Since 1974 our mission has been to bring quality poetry to a broad audience by publishing poetry, sponsoring poetry events and educational activities, hosting and participating in writers festivals, working with area colleges, making our books available as textbooks for students, and networking with other arts organizations as a good citizen of the arts community and the community at large.
ABOUT ANHINGA
Anhinga Press began in 1972 as an outgrowth of the activities of Apalachee Poetry Center. We are located in Tallahassee, FL and we publish books from writers all over the U.S.