The Emma Press receives £28k Arts Council England funding for Birmingham Editorial Readers Group
We are delighted to announce we have secured £28,074 in funding from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants. With the money we will develop a pilot Editorial Readers Group scheme, giving Birmingham residents the opportunity to develop their critical reading and editorial skills.
The Emma Press acquires non-fiction debut celebrating the craft of sewing from Aotearoa New Zealand author Maddie Ballard
The Emma Press is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Maddie Ballard’s non-fiction debut Bound: A Memoir of Making and Remaking, a sewing diary exploring love, shifting connections and self-care.
‘a quiet celebration of the value of craft in a digital age’
The Emma Press acquires Serge ♆ Neptune’s second poetry pamphlet, Mother Night
The Emma Press is delighted to announce acquisition of Mother Night, the second poetry pamphlet from London-based poet Serge ♆ Neptune.
‘a dark little book that leads to some hope’
Becoming an illustrator: an interview with Cecillia Hidayat
Cecillia Hidayat, the illustrator of Na Willa and the House in the Alley, answers our questions and shares her tips for aspiring illustrators.
Announcing the Short and Long Listed Proposals: February 2023 Call for Submissions
We are excited to announce the shortlisted and longlisted submissions from our February 2023 general call requesting prose for adults and poetry & prose for children. Thank you to all the writers who submitted for trusting us with your work, and
The Emma Press will publish Indonesian author Reda Gaudiamo’s translated short stories
The Emma Press will publish Indonesian author and musician Reda Gaudiamo’s short story collection About Us, translated by Ikhda Ayuning Maharsi Degoul and Philippa Barker, on 16 November 2023.
The White Walls
Charlotte Wetton on the inspiration for Accessioning
When I was a kid, I had collections: miniature china animals, bright-haired trolls, gem stones. Now, I feel that we’re ruining the planet with our consumerism and ruining our peace of mind with our over-crowded houses, houses like ‘The Archivist’s House’, where ‘box files split like fruit-skins / spongy and bulging’. And yet… part of me misses collecting.
‘I see you’: Abi Curtis on the makings of Blood & Cord
I came up with the idea to put together a book on early parenthood after having my own babies and noticing that there were a lot of writers exploring the topic. Some of these writers weren't necessarily known for writing about parenthood but had begun to do so after having children themselves. Some were already writing wonderful things about parenthood. I guess it's something to do with being part of a certain generation of writers, many of whom were now beginning to have families.
The Singing Words: On Jean Little and Belonging
About two years ago, I set about finding disabled poets who were writing for younger audiences. I contacted over six hundred specialist libraries, authors, illustrators and children’s laureates from over a dozen countries. The answer was unanimous: no, we don’t know of any authors, but there should be some.
The Emma Press acquires a radical reworking of Arthurian myth from poet & novelist Clare Pollard, in her debut children’s fiction book
The Emma Press is delighted to announce acquisition of The Untameables, the debut children’s book from acclaimed poet, Clare Pollard. The Untameables was acquired by The Emma Press directly from the author in a deal for worldwide English-language rights (including
