About Bamboo Ridge Press
Bamboo Ridge Press was founded in 1978 to publish literature by and about
Hawaii's people. It currently publishes two volumes a year: a
literary journal of poetry and fiction featuring work by both emerging and
established writers and a book by a single author or an anthology focused
on a special theme. Both the journal and book are available singly
or by subscription.
While special attention is given to
literature that reflects an island sensibility, Bamboo Ridge is broad in
scope and embraces a variety of work from writers across the nation.
Some of our books have received recognition for literary excellence and
for their contribution to the understanding and appreciation of Hawaii's
cultures and people. Bamboo Ridge publication have been adopted as
texts or recommended reading in high school and college classrooms and
have found a diverse audience across the country. Work from Bamboo
Ridge has been adapted for speech and storytelling performances, plays,
and readings. Bamboo Ridge Press continues to nurture the voices of
Hawai'i and celebrate our literary tradition.
Bamboo Ridge is an independent non-profit,
tax-exempt corporation and is supported through book sales, subscriptions,
private donations and grants from Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and
the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Your contributions
are welcomed and may be tax-deductible.