Radical Inclusion Through Literary Practice

Co-releases posthumous recordings and publications, such as the CD “Akilah” in collaboration with Fast Speaking Music, to honor and extend the legacy of feminist writers.

Organizes and hosts in-person and online readings, salons, and celebratory events in New York City and virtually, including marathon readings and release events for new publications, with documentation archived in the chaplet series and at PennSound.

Founded Matters of Feminist Practice, a journal that brings together scholars, writers, and artists to explore feminist practice, and launched the Belladonna* School for Feminist Practice and Poetics, a workshop series experimenting with alternative pedagogy.

Creates and sells broadside prints, including letterpress editions, featuring feminist poets and writers, often in commemoration of new publications or collaborations, with some offered at discounted prices or sold out.

Maintains and offers free digital downloads of out-of-print chaplets and archival materials, preserving and increasing access to experimental feminist writing through the Belladonna* chaplet series.

Produces and distributes short, staple-bound pamphlets in limited editions and full-length poetry books featuring women and feminist authors writing from the margins, including ongoing publication through the chaplet series since 2000. Many full-length titles have received critical recognition and multiple printings.

Hosts or organizes public readings featuring authors published by NYQ Books, fostering literary engagement and community around its publications.

Produces and publishes poetry collections and literary books through NYQ Books, including titles such as "Informed" by Alison Stone, "Homemade Egyptian Gods" by Marc Tretiin, and "Dark Souvenirs" by John Amen. The foundation regularly releases new works, indicating an ongoing publishing program.

Administers the Levis Prize in Poetry and the Ellen Bryant Voigt Series in Poetry, each offering a $1000 honorarium and publication of a book-length poetry manuscript in English. Also hosts an annual open reading period for fiction, providing publication opportunities for book-length works.

Distributes free books to students attending author readings at academic institutions including Drew University, Hamilton College, Le Moyne College, New York University, and Sarah Lawrence College.

Sponsors author readings at venues such as Book Culture on Columbus, Bryant Park, Bowery Poetry Club, and Millbrook Library, and supports nationwide reading events featuring authors.

Publishes special volumes such as a centennial commemoration of the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and other anthologies that highlight literary traditions and recreate the experience of participation in major literary institutions.

Publishes 18 to 20 full-length collections of poetry and short fiction annually by emerging and established contemporary writers, including works that explore personal, historical, spiritual, political, and everyday themes. The organization has published poetry and fiction for twenty-eight years and maintains a roster of 217 authors.

Publishes and promotes poetry and belles-lettres, including works by a diverse roster of authors and literary translations of major international poets such as Yehuda Amichai, Paul Celan, and Federico García Lorca. Since 1977, the press has published over 250 books, including poetry collections, novels, non-fiction, and plays.

Utilizes volunteers to support artists, welcome attendees, document events, assist with programming, and coordinate spaces during the annual festival.

Engages the community in festival planning through an open call for co-programming in June, fostering shared vision and collective agency in shaping the festival’s content and direction.

Conducts in-person and virtual writing workshops focused on poetry, self-expression, and emerging voices, using prompts and live examples to explore themes such as softness and radical care, inspired by writers like Nikki Giovanni.

Offers experiential workshops such as creating and using a breath rosary with twelve knots tied to specific intentions and rhythmic breathing patterns, integrating wellness practices into the festival programming.