When I approached Papo in 2017 about doing a book, the goal was to launch a chapbook division at 2Leaf Press, with his chapbook being the first. He came up with the idea of PAPOLíTICO, which I immediately loved. I loved the idea of publishing some politically inspired poetry, especially in the surreal age we find ourselves living in today.
PUBLISHER’S COMMENTS I met Jesús Papoleto Meléndez in the early 1990s when he came to New York for a visit (from California) and ended up relocating here permanently. Born and raised in El Barrio, Papo was one of the original Nuyorican poets. His early and close collaboration with poets and writers such as Miguel Algarín, […]
We are pleased to announce an exclusive arrangement between Jodi F. Solomon Speaking Bureau and 2Leaf Press to book its authors for speaking engagements. The first roll out of 2Leaf Press authors are: Abiodun Oyewole, J. L. Torres, Jesús Papoleto Meléndez, and Lynn Levin. We look forward to seeing more 2Leaf Press authors added to […]
2Leaf Press announces the publication of an eclectic group of writers this Fall 2014 as it expands into novels, memoirs, and young adult books, with more to come.
As 2Leaf Press moves forward publishing books, we have some titles available on Kobo, Kindle and Nook, with more to come on October 1, 2014. In the meantime, check out the following titles and download them today. Hey Yo! Yo Soy!, 40 Years of Nuyorican Street Poetry The Collected Works of Jesús Papoleto Meléndez Hey […]
2Leaf Press is pleased to announce that Hey Yo! Yo Soy! 40 Years of Nuyorican Street Poetry, A Bilingual Edition by Jesús Papoleto Meléndez is available for purchase to libraries and bookstores on Ingram. It’s fitting that as our very first book has migrated to Ingram, it coincides with the celebration of 2Leaf Press’ second […]
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 […]
Yes, the dreaded blurb captions! We send out for ten and hope to get five. We go after some very famous people and sometimes, if we can get it past their management, we luck up with one or two. Authors pull their hair out of their heads: People they thought who would easily supply a […]
Not4Prophet, 2Leaf Press‘ prolific and political poet, celebrated the publication of his first poetry book, Last of the Po’Ricanas y Otros Afro-Artifacts at La Casa Azul Bookstore on 103rd Street off of Lexington Avenue on December 18, 2013. After being introduced by the owner of La Casa Azul, Aurora Anaya Cerda, Carmen Pietri, 2Leaf Press‘ […]
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 […]
Nuyorican poet and 2Leaf Press author, Jesús Papoleto Meléndez,, will be celebrating the first anniversary of the release of his seminal poetry collection, HEY YO! YO SOY! “¡Hey Yo-Yo Soy!” Book Party @ the Nuyorican Poets’ Café 236 East 3rd Street Between Ave B & C Reverend Pedro Pietri Way, New York City Thursday, October […]
2Leaf Press is pleased to announce the eBook publication of Hey Yo! Yo Soy! by Jesús Papoleto Meléndez, and Brassbones & Rainbows by Shirley Bradley LeFlore. Hey Yo! Yo Soy! 40 Years of Nuyorican Street Poetry is a bilingual collection that is comprised of three of Meléndez’ previously published books: Casting Long Shadows (1970), Have […]
It seems as if it was only yesterday when 2Leaf Press published its first book, Hey Yo! Yo Soy! collected works and bilingual edition by Jesús Papoleto Meléndez in October 2012. Since then, we’ve published Shirley Bradley LeFlore’s debut poetry collection, Brassbones & Rainbows, and her groundbreaking play, Rivers of Women. featuring a photographic essay […]
Hip hop and punk. History lessons wrapped in street lingo. Find out more about the poet (not4)Prophet and his debut collection, Last of The Po’ Ricans y Otras Afro-artifacts.