2Leaf Press Catalog is Now Available!
Check out 2Leaf Press catalog and find out what all the fuss is about with 2Leaf Press’ poets and writers!
Publisher Gabrielle David Announces 2Leaf Press Titles for Spring 2014
Gabrielle David is pleased to announce the publication of 2Leaf Press titles during National Poetry Month in May 2014. Featured poets include Abiodun Oyewole, Samuel Diaz Carrion, J.L. Torres, with bilingual editions by Odi Gonzales and Ana Rossetti. Rounding out the poetry collections is Lisa Sánchez González’ long-awaited bilingual edition, PUERTO RICAN FOLKTALES/CUENTOS FOLCLÓRICOS PUERTORRIQUEÑOS, […]
2Leaf Press Celebrates National Poetry Month with 15% Discount on Books
In celebration of National Poetry Month, for the month of April, 2Leaf Press is offering a 15% discount on its existing titles, through Createspace. Just click on the book below and use the discount code: 6CFVWWXR . When you purchase books directly from 2Leaf Press, we receive a higher percentage of the profits. Consider it […]
2LP Team Members Sustain 2Leaf Press
Ever wonder why 2Leaf Press continues moving forward? It’s because of the great team members behind the scenes who are dedicated to 2Leaf Press’ mission and the written word. Although I work with the authors, editors and translators directly to help cultivate their books, there is a team of editors and translators who take on […]
2LP Book Covers by Some Great Artists
One of the things people comment on is 2Leaf Press‘ book covers. They are not of the cookie-cutter kind, they are distinct and appropriate to each book. While admittedly, I have had my hand in a couple of covers and oversee the final layout, the cover artwork and some of the design really is attributed […]
2Leaf Press Poet Sean Frederick Forbes is Making Waves at UCONN & the Academy of American Poets
Sean Frederick Forbes has been a “busy bee” these days. Besides holding down his post as Director of Creative Writing in the English Department at UCONN, he’s busy promoting his book, Providencia. as well as taking on additional responsibilities as a newly appointed Board Member of the IAAS, the nonprofit organization that manages 2Leaf Press. […]
2Leaf Press Celebrates its Authors: Carmela Ferradáns
CARMELA FERRADÁNS is the editor and translator for INCESSANT BEAUTY, A BILINGUAL ANTHOLOGY by award-winning Spanish poet, Ana Rossetti. A professor of Hispanic Studies at Illinois Wesleyan University, Ferradáns specializes in contemporary Spanish poetry with a strong interest in critical theory and cultural studies. In addition to language courses, she also teaches Modern and Contemporary […]
Gabrielle David Honored at ETERNiDAY: QUEENS POET LORE FESTIVAL
Gabrielle David, publisher of 2Leaf Press, was honored, along with poet-impresario Bob Holman, Andrew Jackson (Queens Library), Stephen Motika (Poets House), and Prerana Reddy (Queens Museum) by outgoing Poet Laureate of Queens, Paolo Javier. “It was a great honor for me because I had a chance to spend the day with poets, and for a […]
Not4Prophet Featured in Aplauso NY Magazine
Not4Prophet strikes again in an a feature in Aplauso New York at Zoom Village about his poetry and his latest book, Last of the Po’Ricans. Check out the article, Aplauso to Not4Prophet. You will not be disappointed!
Announcing the Publication of LAST OF THE PO’RICANS by Not4Prophet
We’re happy to finally announce the publication of Not4Prophet’s debut poetry collection, Last of the Po’Ricans y Otros Afro-Artifacts, with graphics by Vagabond and an introduction by award-winning poet and 2Leaf Press author, Tony Medina. Vagabond also wrote the afterword, which discusses the history of Last of the Po’Ricans and how he came to create […]
Moving Forward After the Loss of Wanda Coleman, Amiri Baraka and Others
A lot has happened these past few months here at 2Leaf Press and our little kingdom. While we were experiencing illnesses (I myself landed in the hospital) coupled with weird New York weather, we recently got hit with a rash of deaths that knocked us all for a loop from both family members and the […]
Not4Prophet’s Upcoming Poetry Readings for LAST OF THE PO’RICANS
2Leaf Press author NOT4PROPHET is making waves on the East Coast as he surfs from town-to-town promoting his new book, Last of the Po’Ricans. NOT4PROPHET is doing a string of book parties in NYC, Baltimore, Pennsylvania and in Connecticut. He already held his NYC book party at La Casa Azul Bookstore in El Barrio in December, […]
Vagabond Beaumont’s 2013 Year End Wrap-Up
Vagabond, our resident videographer, graphic artist and book procurer, posted his year-end wrap-up on his blog, Nothing to be Gained Here, sharing with the world the great work he did in 2013, much of it for 2Leaf Press. In it, he explains how he became involved with 2Leaf Press. When I read Vagabond’s wrap-up, I […]
2Leaf Press is Announce the release of IMAGINARIUM: SIGHTINGS, GALLERIES, SIGHTLINES by A. Robert Lee
A. Robert Lee’s latest poetry collection, IMAGINARIUM, explores the “Sightings,” Galleries” and “Sightlines” of one’s imagination, and is available on Amazon,com.
2Leaf Press Publishes Sean Frederick Forbes’ Debut Poetry Collection, PROVIDENCIA
Sean Frederick Forbes debut poetry collection, Providencia, consists of 49 lyrical poems largely inspired by the physical boundaries of Providencia and a Jamaica, Queens in the poet’s quest for self.
Introducing 2LP News
We have just launched 2LP NEWS, a place where we’re posting news items of interest about the people who work so hard to bring to you 2Leaf Press, as well as newsworthy items in the publishing field. If you have some news or information you’d like posted on 2LP News, please send it to editor@2leafpress.org.
Brandi Dawn Henderson to Launch WHEREABOUTS in Washington D.C.
Brandi Dawn Henderson, editor of WHEREABOUTS: STEPPING OUT OF PLACE, a nonfiction anthology from Outside In Literary & Travel Magazine is launching WHEREABOUTS in Washington D.C. at two sites this week. WHEREABOUTS consists of thirty-eight emerging and established global storytellers who share stories discussing what it means to enter a new place; the kinds of […]
Given a Choice: Small Press, Large Publisher, or Self Publish?
EDWARD NAWOTKA || PUBLISHING PERSPECTIVES Today’s feature story “Going Small to Make it Big” looks at some of the advantages of small press publishing, which can include increased personal attention, more flexible program, higher priority for marketing within the house, and the ability to have more direct influence on the publishing process. Yet, there are […]