Board of Directors Newsletter |
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Dear Director,
I'm delighted to write to you with the news that we've kicked off our 30th anniversary year with two fresh and exciting activities. First, the mainstage literary partner event at AWP in Kansas City, MO earlier this month brought in new audiences and expanded our reach significantly. We saw both new and old friends and made important connections with emerging writers looking for a publisher.
Notably, we achieved an all-time high record for book sales during the event without resorting to discounts. Selling our books at cover price not only bolstered our bottom line but also ensures fair royalties for our authors—an outcome we're truly proud of. At the conference, we introduced a new support system that involved volunteers assisting at the book fair booth alongside our staff. This approach allowed us the time to engage in meetings, attend panels, and network within the literary community, enhancing our overall impact and presence. We are just so pleased with the success of the conference this year and have provided some images below for you to share in this joy with us.
Additionally, we've now officially closed the prize submission period for manuscripts, marking the January launch of the Sarabande Prize in The Essay. This expansion to our annual prize period underscores our commitment to nurturing creative nonfiction and we're looking forward to seeing who Alexander Chee will select for the inaugural prize winner.
The annual AWP conference requires so much focus and energy and yet also manages to re-energize us. As we continue our 30th anniversary celebrations this year we hope you’ll be able to join us at our first YPB open house event in 2024 on March 11 at the Lampton Street headquarters (more info below!).
Cheers,
Sam Hall, Director of Development & Operations
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Join us at our headquarters on Monday, March 11 from 6 - 7PM for an evening of mingling, drinks, and a sneak peek into the world of non-profit publishing.
This event features food and drink catered by A.squared as well as a staff panel on independent presses and Sararabande's local, regional, and national initiatives.
This is your chance to meet the members of the Young Professionals Board and to see how they support our work as an nonprofit publisher. Let us know you'll be there by RSVPing on Eventbrite.
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| Winter 2024 Board Meeting
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Join us on Thursday, March 14 from 10 - 11AM for the winter 2024 Sarabande Board of Directors meeting. Dial in and video conferencing is provided by Google Meet for individuals who are unable to attend in person at our headquarters.
An agenda and any supporting materials will be sent the week before the meeting. Coffee, juice, and a light breakfast will be provided for those attending in person.
Please reach out to Sam Hall with any questions or dietary restrictions.
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Sarabande Books is the fiscal sponsor of Storyville! Created by YPB member, LA Markuson, and local musician, Scott T. Smith, this interdisciplinary festival celebrating the art of storytelling is the first of its kind in Louisville, KY. The cooperative, restorative, alcohol-free arts event is coming to the Portland neighborhood on Friday March 22, 2024. Get your ticket today!
- Mark your calendars for the four YPB Open Houses in 2024. Each event will be catered by A.squared and are set to happen once every quarter. Confirmed dates for these events are March 11, June 10, September 9, and November 4. These events will feature new programming at each and are a great opportunity to meet and connect with the Young Professionals and Sarabande staff.
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2024 Books News and Reviews |
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Reader, I by Corey Van Landingham |
"A dazzling ride of allusion, wit, bawdiness, and joy."
—Foreword Reviews
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| Master has been named a finalist for the Los Angeles Times 2023 Book Prize!
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Witch Wife by Kiki Petrosino |
"Often reading like a spell, Witch Wife is striking, mystical and wildly imaginative."
—Electric Literature
P.S. Kiki Petrosino will be in town to read her work at UofL on Thursday, April 4.
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| The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to Sarabande Books with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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