Patrick Colm Hogan Publishes Epic Poem “The Death of the Goddess”
Patrick Colm Hogan publishes the epic poem, THE DEATH OF THE GODDESS, inspired by Buddhism, Indic thought and the BHAGAVAD GITA, with an Introduction by Rachel Fell McDermott.
Check Out 2Leaf Press Titles on Kobo, Kindle and Nook
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 […]
It’s Never Too Late to Catch-Up with 2Leaf Press’ Spring Titles
2Leaf Press published some great titles in Spring 2014. If you were swept up with summer vacation, here’s a chance to check out books by Abdioun Oyewole, Claire Millikin, Samuel Diaz Carrion, Odi Gonzales, J.L. Torres, and Ana Rossetti.
Finally, the long-awaited “Puerto Rican Folktales” by Lisa Sánchez González is now available!
Lisa Sánchez González’ long-awaited PUERTO RICAN FOLKTALES/ CUENTOS FOLCLÓRICOS PUERTORRIQUEÑOS is the first comprehensive bilingual collection of Puerto Rican folktales published in nearly 50 years.
“Hey Yo! Yo Soy!” Available on Ingram
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 […]
2Leaf Press Now Offering Digital Review Copies!
It’s been a long time coming, but 2Leaf Press is finally pleased to announce 2LP Previews/Reviews, where reviewers can download Digital Review Copies. Besides the fact it’s pretty cool and geeky of us to be able to offer downloads to reviewers directly from our website, the main reason we’re offering Digital Review Copies because it’s […]
2Leaf Press Celebrates its Authors: Samuel Diaz Carrion
SAMUEL DIAZ CARRION is a Puerto Rican poet and writer born in the South Bronx. While working as a chemist, he participated in meetings that led to the founding of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, New Rican Village and other venues. Over the years, he has coordinated poetry and reading series, and managed theatrical events for […]
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 […]
Abiodun Oyewole & Tony Medina Help Raise the Roof at Howard University’s Tribute to Amiri Baraka
On Saturday, March 22, 2014, Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC), Department of English, and Department of Afro-American Studies presented a symposium and commemorative program entitled: IN THE TRADITION, Celebrating the Life and Work of the Late Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones). 2Leaf Press authors Abiodun Oyewole and Tony Medina (pictured with Howard Dodson (left) and […]
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!
The One Thing that Drives 2LP Authors Crazy: Blurb Captions
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 […]
Abiodun Oyewole, Not4Prophet & Vagabond to Appear at 2Leaf Press Presents @ Bowery Poetry Club on February 9th
2Leaf Press is launching it’s new series “2Leaf Press Presents” at the Bowery Poetry Club in NYC on February 9, 2014. Our inaugural event will feature Last Poets Abiodun Oyewole, who will read from his forthcoming groundbreaking collection, Branches From the Tree of Life, The Collected Poems of Abiodun Oyewole, 1969-2013. Joining him will be 2Leaf Press […]
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 […]
Abiodun Oyewole and Sam Diaz Set to Publish March 2014
The Last Poets Abiodun Oyewole’s forthcoming book, Branches of the Tree of Life The Collected Poems of Abiodun Oyewole, 1969-2013 and Our Nuyorican Thing, The Birth of a Self-Made Identity by Samuel Diaz Carrion (under the NUYORICAN WORLD SERIES) have been rescheduled to publish March 2014. Both books were set to publish November 2013, but […]
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.