Sarabande Books

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Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Representative Authors: 
Edith Pearlman, Rick Barot, Cate Marvin, Joan Silber, Kate Walbert, Caitlin Horrocks, Lia Purpura, Jenny Boully, Mary Ruefle, Kyle Minor, CK Williams, Greg Orr, Lydia Davis
Book Types: 
Chapbook, Novella, Short story collections, Essay collections, Novel, Memoir, Poetry collections
Formats: 
Paperback, Hardcover, E-book, Audio
Reading Periods: 
Jan 1 to Feb 15
Jul 1 to Jul 31
Oct 1 to Oct 31
Charges Reading Fee: 
Yes
Publishes Through Contests Only: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Titles per Year: 
6 to 10
Distributors: 
Consortium

Editorial Focus

Sarabande Books is an award-winning press that champions innovative voices in poetry, short fiction, essay, and literature in translation. We’re committed to creating lasting editions that honor exceptional writing.

Tips From the Editor

Please read our books to get a good sense of our editorial taste.

Contact Information

Michelle Malonzo, Director of Marketing and Sales
735 Lampton Street
Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40203
Contact E-mail: 
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Last updated: Oct 21, 2025

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