
Moorhead residents applaud newly opened publisher of Kurdish literature in Ohio
“Kurdish people have been through so much,” Moorhead resident Delkhaz Ahmed said. “There's a lot of things I think should be heard.”
ReadWe're an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit press based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to bringing experimental Kurdish writing to the world. Our books span fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction from both emerging and established writers from the homeland and diaspora.
In the face of ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing, we believe in the power of literature to resist erasure and reclaim our narrative. As a Kurdish-owned and operated press, we champion historically overlooked voices and innovative works that complicate the supposed Kurdish question.
Censorship, within Kurdistan and abroad, has stifled radical expression for generations. Our mission is to publish prose and poetry that is both stunning and grotesque—that speaks its own truth free from the colonial gaze. We aim to liberate Kurdish literature from its reductive shackles as a stateless, nationless people, and foster deeper awareness of the human stories, lives, art, and culture.Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in our mission to share Kurdish literature with readers everywhere. Since we're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every dollar you contribute is 100% tax-deductible. Please consider donating to keep us going.
If you're looking for other ways to support our authors, translators, and organization, consider purchasing our books, requesting them at your library, or lending a hand as a volunteer.
Writers are welcome to submit their manuscripts through our contact form. We welcome prose and poetry in any language. If you're interested in reading more Kurdish writing, check out our continuously evolving database of Kurdish literature in English.
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“Kurdish people have been through so much,” Moorhead resident Delkhaz Ahmed said. “There's a lot of things I think should be heard.”
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