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JLRB Press is an independent, small-run imprint that spe­ci­a­li­zes in poetry, with a strong emphasis on queer, trans­gender, women’s, neuro­divergent, and emerg­ing voices.

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The following is an archive of JLRB Press news updates. Here you can learn about who we are, where we came from, and where we’re going.

2026

January

From Canada with Love
Varium et mutabile? Semper Femina!
Shame.

2025

August

Exact Change Only
Green is for GO!
A Little Friendly Eavesdropping
Once More Unto the Breach

July

What I Learned From Self-Publishing with a Va­ni­ty Press
Alternative August Arrangements

June

The Best of Times

May

One Rainy Evening in Victoria
Magic is Possible
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and To­mor­row

April

A Taste of Cities and Woods

March

Step Aside; We’ll Do It Ourselves
Why Poets Should not Do Business with Gov­ern­ments

February

Time Flies When You Publish Books

January

Amor vincit omnia

2024

November

Happy Holidays!
You’re Safe with Us

October

Tools of the Trade

July

The Best-Laid Plans of Fairies and Bears

June

Sharing with the Class
No Rest for the Wicked(ly Fabulous)

May

There’s a Hole in Me Pocket

March

A Very Special Book Launch
Speaking for the Unspoken
Suffering from Success

February

Everywhere is Poetry
Happy First Birthday to Us!
Per aspera ad astra
A Literary Trifecta

January

A Love Supreme
Open for Business

2023

December

Coming in Hot

November

A Time for Rest
What’s Happening’?

October

Ignorance is No Excuse
Pleasant Surprises
A Bird in the Hand

September

Small But Mighty
End of the Season

August

A Few Good Words
Introducing a New Author
Round and Round She Goes…
Sweet Summer Memories

July

Pride is the Word
It’s Go Time
For Everyone’s Safety
A Shop of Our Own
Thanks for Playing!

June

’Dactyl’s Got You Covered
A Perfect Day for Poetry and Pride
Ready, Steady, Go!

May

A Festival for the Rest of Us
Send It In

April

Out Now

March

Meet Our Editors
Start the Presses

February

What are ISBNs all about?
Calling All Editors
Welcome to JLRB Press