Lisa Allen Ortiz

2022 Year-End Appeal Letter

Dear Friends of Perugia Press,

I’ve been reminded lately why it’s important that Perugia Press only publishes a poet’s first or second book of poetry, and not her third or fifth …

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Poet’s Platform: Lisa Allen Ortiz

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 their …

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Perugia’s 25th Anniversary Reading

Perugia Press has had the honor of producing beautiful books of poetry by emerging women poets for a quarter of a century. We are so excited to mark the occasion of Perugia Press’s …

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Perugia’s 25th Anniversary Reading

Save the date for Perugia Press’s 25th Anniversary Reading & Celebration! A stellar line-up of our poets from around the country will be giving micro readings live on Zoom and conversing …

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