In difficult times, reading offers a salve and an anchor to our shared humanity. Aunt Lute has always held this belief close. And now, in the midst of a global pandemic, our commitment to serving our community by publishing the writings of marginalized peoples remains steadfast. But the sad truth is that we need your help to do it. We are seeking to raise $10,000 by July 1, directly funding the salary of two of our most essential employees for three months. With SBA funds bei

[San Francisco, CA, Aunt Lute]—We are pleased to announce that “Graffiti,” edited by Pallavi Dhawan, Devi S. Laskar, & Tamika Thompson, has been recognized as a finalist in the 22nd annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. The editors of Graffiti gave the contributors a special challenge: to write in a way that centers neither "whiteness" nor "anti-whiteness”, that is not limited by their struggle, their oppression, or how their characters will be received by the white

We are proud to announce The Issue Is Power 2nd Edition is available now! With a new foreword by Julie R. Enszer and more, this edition renews a strong text that tackles issues extending across decades of social history and culture. First published in 1992, the hard-hitting essays in this collection scan the connections across a wide range of issues: whether the topic is class, racism, Israel and Palestine, war, anti-Semitism, violence against women or violence by women, the

Wondering what to read next? We have many titles available in eBook form! It is in times of hardship and confusion that reading offers us all a greater connection with what it means to be human. Aunt Lute has always valued the way that reading bonds us all and brings us a profound understanding of our shared experiences. Now more than ever, read, read, read. Catch up on the reading you’ve been meaning to do and check out our books at the links below! A Simple Revolution by Ju