This is a call for submissions of poetry and prose by alumni of the Voices of Our Nations Art Foundation (VONA), an annual writing workshop for writers of color in the Bay Area. Thread Makes Blanket Press, in conjunction with VONA, seeks to publish a perfect-bound anthology of writing from past workshop participants.
VONA nurtures both writers and community; VONA encourages perspectives too seldom found in dominant literary venues. In this spirit, the editorial committee—composed of a few, brave VONA alum—aims to consider each submission carefully, respecting the diversity of stories and poetics. It is our hope that our selections may inspire and entertain others. As VONA does for so many.
DUE: MARCH 30th
For publication in July/August 2012
Guidelines:
Poetry submissions: 10 pages
Fiction and Creative Nonfiction: 5000 words
Submission website:
http://threadmakesblanket.submishmash.com/submit
While the submissions will be anonymously selected by other VONA alum, the publication of this anthology is approved by VONA founders and will be created with the spirit of VONA. There may be input and final editing and selection from VONA teachers and founders.
Both unpublished and previously published pieces are welcome. If a piece was published elsewhere you will need to obtain relevant permissions for it to be reprinted. For all selected pieces, copyright will revert to the authors.
Excerpts of books may be submitted, however they will be judged on how well they stand alone.
If your selection is chosen, you will receive one free copy of the book. All profits from the sale of these books go to VONA. Additionally, copies of the book will be made available for free, or low cost to schools and books to prisoners programs.
Any other questions? Please email us at: info@threadmakesblanket.com

The poster about New Jewish Agenda will be part of the awesome People's History Series that Josh McPhee of justseeds curates! We are excited to continue working with justseeds. Check out the poster and help us out with your pre-order/ donation!

http://www.indiegogo.com/newjewishagenda

We organized a literary salon here in Philadelphia. It met for the first time last night, and was a great success. Lots of people showed up to talk about literature and listen to excellent readings by Ezra Nepon, Nathan Long, Lovella Calica, Maleka Furean, Ben Goldstein, Mythili, and others. There was barely any room on the floor. We are going to need to find a bigger space next time.

These salons will be quarterly with the next one happening in March 2012.

Both of our publications will be available at the No Now table at the New York Art Book Fair (PS1 location). Sept 30 - Oct. 2nd.

Sunday, August 28th, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA

Thread Makes Blanket co-founder, Marissa Johnson-Valenzuela will be reading with Adriana Ramirez at the Justseeds store and gallery.

3410 Penn Ave
2nd floor
(go up and around back)

6:30pm

come early to check out the exhibit, the merchandise and for snacks

www.justseeds.org
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Sunday, Sept. 10th at

Wooden Shoe Books in Philadelphia

check this website for the flyer and more details

you are invited! spread the word!

You may order it for $6 postage paid here (via paypal) or by emailing info@threadmakesblanket.com to get instructions on how to send a check. This publication will soon be available at independent bookstores and infoshops across the United States.
Additionally, JustSeeds.com will probably be carrying this publication-- add it to your order from their powerful collection of work.

This is a beautiful publication and we are proud of the contributions from all involved.

30% of the proceeds for Ultraviolet Catastrophe are sent to Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation. Thank you for your support! We sent out first payment their way in the nick of time to help with food for the annual workshop event.

Andrea's chapbook is #6 at Quimby's weekly top ten:
http://www.quimbys.com/blog/photos/weekly-top-10-37/

getting press in Montreal:
http://www.screen-printing-montreal.com/fr/category/person/andrea-walls-ultraviolet

post a link to our site on your blog, facebook, twitter, etc.

follow us on twitter at @threadblanket

In addition to using paypal here at this website or ordering from Justseeds.com, you can purchase Tread Makes Blanket titles at the following locations:

EAST COAST
Bluestockings Books, New York
Hue-Man Bookstore, New York
Greenlight Books, Brooklyn
Busboys and Poets, DC
Lucy Parsons Center, Boston
Wooden Shoe Books, Philadelphia
Moonstone/Robin's Books, Philadelphia

MIDDLE
Monkeywrench Books, Austin
Sedition Books, Houston
Quimby’s, Chicago
Mayday Books, Minneapolis
Rainbow Bookstore, Madison

WEST COAST
Skylight Books, Los Angeles
Eso Won Bookstore, Los Angeles
Libros Revolucion, Los Angeles
Needles and Pens, San Francisco
Green Apple Books, San Francisco
Bound Together Books, San Francisco