We are Hey Small Press!, a non-profit project promoting independent publishers to public libraries all over the United States. Founded by current and former public library employees, we exist to encourage libraries to acquire small and independent press books. We love good books and want them on library shelves!
Our method is three-fold. One: we select and review ten new or upcoming titles per month. Two: we send our list to public librarians and encourage them to order the titles. Three: we also make available all our reviews to the public. Our goal is for readers across the country to walk into their public library every month with our list of small press books and encourage librarians to order them.
Our long term goals include regional book lists, poetry and non-fiction lists, and the organizing and promotion of live readings by small press writers in public libraries.
The founding editors:
Don Antenen lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His fiction has appeared in the Used Furniture Review, and he cheers for his beloved Cincinnati Bengals every Sunday. Sometimes he writes very short reviews on Goodreads. Contact: don(at)heysmallpress.org
Kate Hensley lives in the Northeast, where she is pursuing a degree in literature at Harvard University. When not studying poetry or preparing to conquer the world, she is the editor of Monolith Magazine and a writer of great poems. Contact: kate(at)heysmallpress.org
Kate and Don met at the Lexington Public Library, where they worked together.
Joey Keegin, our newest HSP! reviewer, lives in Louisville, Kentucky, where he spends his time reading, writing, and recording pop music. His favorite breakfast: three eggs (over hard), steamed kale, buttered toast, orange juice, and hot coffee. Contact: joey(at)heysmallpress.org
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For general inquiries, contact info(at)heysmallpress.org. For Facebook, click here.
Disclaimer: The books we review on this site, except where noted, are Advance Review Copies (ARCs) sent by publishers — common practice in the industry. We never accept payment in exchange for a review or mention.
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