Press for Our Poets

An Interview with Joan Kwon Glass 

Intern Evelyn Chi sat down with poet Joan Kwon Glass to discuss her new book Daughter of Three Gone Kingdoms, winner of the 2024 Perugia Press Prize and released on September 24, 2024. The collection explores themes of diaspora, identity, hunger, and resilience from Joan’s …

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The Story of My Book: Diane Gilliam

Published periodically, “The Story of My Book” posts bring our collections to life through a series of five questions we ask all of our poets that highlight what makes every book unique and why Perugia is the right home for each of them (and may be for you and your book too).

Diane Gilliam on Kettle Bottom (Perugia, 2004)

1. What …

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Poet’s Platform: Rebecca Pelky

This recurring column highlights the work and lives of our poets beyond their Perugia Press books, whether it be teaching or other creative professional pursuits, visual artistry, community involvements, activism, their reading suggestions, and/or …

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