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Emilia Phillips @emdashphillips.bsky.social · 5d

Adrenalized by this beautiful review of NONBINARY BIRD OF PARADISE (@uakronpress.bsky.social) by Catie Macaulay for @sundresspub.bsky.social. I feel like he truly GOT the book, its whole structure, each gesture. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

sundressblog.com/2025/09/30/s...

Sundress Reads: Review of Nonbinary Bird of Paradise - The Sundress Blog

In Emilia Phillips’ Nonbinary Bird of Paradise (The University of Akron Press, 2024), God is many things: they are “a knot / that knows how to untie itself,” “the first/war,” a “voyeur, who gave / [t...

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for a piece of #akron history? Join us this weekend at Cascade Locks Parks Association for the Akron Oatmeal Festival where we'll have copies of Akron at 200 and even more local history books on sale!

#sale #newbooks #localhistory #Ohio #festival #bicentennialcelebration

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · 8d

Happy Pub Day!

What Remains is about memories and stories; how at times we collectively remember, forget, or even invent new pasts through the process of tracing and uncovering our own histories.

Order today: blogs.uakron.edu/uapress/prod...

#anthropology #newbookrelease #archaeologylovers

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to Alfredo Aguilar of Lockhart, TX, who has won the 2025 Akron Poetry Prize as chosen by Eduardo C. Corral! 🎉

This year's contest received a total of 586 entries. Congratulations also to all the finalists as well!

Read the full announcement here: www.uakron.edu/uapress/akro....

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · 15d

Less than two weeks until the winners of the Lambda Literary Awards are announced during the virtual ceremony! 🎉

Join us in rooting for all the #finalists, but especially UA Press #author @emdashphillips.bsky.social!

www.eventbrite.com/e/lammys-day...

#poetry #poetrycommunity #universitypress

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · 22d

We are beyond thrilled to share that Lena Khalaf Tuffaha has won the 2025 Washington State Book Award for Poetry! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating her on another well-deserved win!

Huge gratitude to the Washington State Library for selecting Lena's collection Something About Living.

University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · 27d

The @aupresses.bsky.social's 2025 Book, Jacket, and Journal Show is now open in the Project Gallery at the Myers School of Art until 9/24! 📚

We are honored to host the interactive #exhibit. If you love the look and feel of #books, you won't want to miss it!

#universitypress #bookdesign #visualarts

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · 29d

📚 Happy Publication Day to Akron at 200! 📚

Order now and save 30% with code bicentennial30!

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#OhioHistory #akron #akronohio #history #bicentennial #universitypress #publicationday

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join us THIS Friday, 9/12, @ 10am at Inkubator, Literary Cleveland's Free Writing Conference, where we're super excited to be tabling for the #bookfair!

The book fair will be in the Stokes Wing of the Cleveland Public Library. See you there!

#universitypress #cleveland #conference #writing #poetry

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are thrilled to share that Something About Living by @lenatuffaha is a finalist for the Washington State Book Awards!

Huge thanks to the Washington Center for the Book for selecting this collection as a finalist, and congratulations to all the 2025 finalists!

#poetry #poetrycommunity #writers

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Aug 26

Listen now: New interview with Sarah Green on the viewless wings poetry podcast! 🔥

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#poetry #poets #poetrycommunity #interview #Spotify #podcast #universitypress #writers

Poet Sarah Green on Grief, Resilience, and Crafting "The Deletions" [INTERVIEW] - Viewless Wings

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Aug 25

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!

What Remains: Infirmary, Burials, Memory, Community in the Rubber City presents a grassy field with a complicated and fraught history.

Learn more and preorder: blogs.uakron.edu/uapress/prod...

Save 30% with code WHAT30. Note: discount does not work on mobile devices.

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Association of University Presses @aupresses.bsky.social · Jul 30

Congrats to our member presses & their authors on this list: @uakronpress.bsky.social @columbiaup.bsky.social @dukepress.bsky.social @ugapress.bsky.social @univnebpress.bsky.social @nyupress.bsky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social @uwiscpress.bsky.social @yalepress.bsky.social & Texas Review Press!

Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · Jul 30

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards! lambdaliterary.org/2025/07/anno...

Announcing the Finalists for the 37th Annual Lambda Literary Awards

This year marks 37 years

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Emilia Phillips @emdashphillips.bsky.social · Jul 31

Stunned and absolutely thrilled that Nonbinary Bird of Paradise (@uakronpress.bsky.social, 2024) is a finalist for the LGBTQ+ Poetry Lammy (@lambdaliterary.bsky.social)! Congrats to all the finalists in all categories 🏳️‍🌈

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Aug 1

Take advantage of the #taxfreeweekend in #Ohio over the next two weeks by stopping by Northside Marketplace to score some great books and goodies!

#books #booksbooksbooks #sale #press #ohiohistory #poetry #bicentennial #akron

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Jul 30

📣 We are thrilled to share that Nonbinary Bird of Paradise by @emdashphillips.bsky.social has been shortlisted for the 2025 Lammy Awards! 🥳

#poetry #poetrycommunity #lgbtqia #nonbinary #poets

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Jul 18

@marybid.bsky.social isn't just our poetry series editor extraordinaire, she's also a talented poet and #fiction writer!

Join us in congratulating her on the publication of The Girl With the Black Lipstick!

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#flashfiction #ordernow #90sVibesOnly #newrelease

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking to score a copy of #Akron at 200? Join us tonight at the Akron-Summit County Public Library for the Forgotten #History Forum, with UA Press director Dr. Jon Miller.

Books are $35 before tax!

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/forgotten-...

#Ohio #bicentennial #culture #preorder #anthology

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Jul 9

Huge gratitude to Leigh Cuen and @southrevbooks for this wonderful review of Lady Smith by @allofthejess!

southernreviewofbooks.com/2025/07/01/l...

#poetry #review #poetrycommunity

“Lady Smith”: No Prince Charmings Here

A review of Jess Smith’s poetry collection, “Lady Smith.”

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Jun 27

Wow! Last night was one for the books.

Huge thank yous to @allofthejess, @sarahgreenmusic, and @jenmoore05 for a truly stunning night of #poetry!

And to @biercelibrary for providing a beautiful location and much-needed refreshments.

We are already looking forward to planning another #reading! 🤩

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Jun 15

📣 ATTENTION 📣

Submissions to the 2025 Akron Poetry Prize close TODAY!

Open to all poets writing in English

Prize = $1,500 & publication

Final judge is Eduardo C Corral

Manuscripts must be a total length of 48-90 pages

Submit here: theuniversityofakronpress.submittable.com/submit/32369...

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Jun 10

REMINDER: The 2025 Akron Poetry Prize closes in five days! Send us those manuscripts!
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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Apr 15

Submissions to the 2025 Akron Poetry Prize are now open! 🥳

The winning #poet receives $1500 and publication of their #manuscript. The 2025 final judge is Eduardo C. Corral!

Submit: theuniversityofakronpress.submittable.com/submit/32369...

#contest #prize #poetry #poetrycommunity #share

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · Jun 2

Normally, we share reviews of our books. Today, we're sharing a review by UA Press author Ryan Teitman!

There is much to love in this brilliant review. 👇 Stay tuned for his forthcoming collection Paperweight in spring 2026! 💥

lareviewofbooks.org/article/bear...

University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · May 29

The 2025 Akron Poetry Prize closes in 17 days. Don't delay, submit your manuscript via Submittable now! 👇

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#poetry #poetrycommunity #submissionopportunity #prize #share

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University of Akron Press @uakronpress.bsky.social · May 29

We highly recommend learning about poetry chapbooks from Mary! She's amazing!

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