Milkweed Editions - Independent Minnesota publisher of adult and young adult literature

Milkweed Editions is a nonprofit publisher based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in the publication of fiction and nonfiction books for adults and young adults. Founded to support creative voices and cultural diversity, the organization produces books in areas such as poetry, prose, non-fiction and literary anthologies.

Key areas of activity

The Milkweed.org website offers a wide range of publications, covering contemporary works from leading authors. Particular attention is paid to poetry - one of the central genres of the publishing house. Among the most anticipated releases are collections dedicated to personal, social and environmental topics.

• Poetry: New releases include Startlement: New and Selected Poems by Ada Limona, acclaimed poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate; Yellow Flower Gills Me Whole Sid Gosha is a collection calling for admiration, protest and recognition of one’s neurodiversity (neuroqueer).
• Prose: Ken Kalfus's A Hole in the Story has been released - a darkly humorous novel that examines the hyperbole of politics, journalism and personal conflicts.
• Non-fiction: Published in-depth research covering environmental, family and historical topics. For example, Nightshining by Jennifer Kabat - reflections on the confrontation between nature and human intervention; The Salt Stones Helen Why - a meditation on life with sheep, raising a family and sustainability.

Why does Milkweed Editions stand out from other publishers?

The publishing house focuses not only on the quality of the text, but also on supporting authors at all stages - from writing to promotion. As the writers note, Milkweed helps not just publish a book, but bring it to a wide audience. For example, writer Elizabeth Ras said she was invited to pitch her first novel directly to booksellers at the publisher's annual conference—a unique approach that increases the author's visibility.

Milkweed also collaborates with major institutions: for example, You Are Here, supported by the Library of Congress and edited by Poet Laureate Ada Limón, was part of the National Endowment for the Arts Big Reads 2025 program.

Planned releases and current projects

The site is regularly updated with information about upcoming book releases:

• September 30, 2025: Startlement: New and Selected Poems - Ada Lemon
• March 17, 2025: Making a Living - Rosalia Moffett (poetry about motherhood in the context of consumerism)
• March 24, 2025: The End of Childhood - Wayne Miller (poetry about childhood and parenting in an era of global instability)
• March 31, 2025: A Hole in the Story - Ken Kalfus (prose, noted as one of the most anticipated books of 2025)
• April 7, 2025: You Are Here - Ada Limón (an anthology in collaboration with the Library of Congress)
• April 14, 2025: Small Wars Manual - Chris Santego (erasure poems dedicated to US imperialism)
• May 5, 2025: Nightshining - Jennifer Kabat (thinking outside the box about climate crises)
• May 19, 2025: The Allure of Elsewhere - Karen Babin (a journey in search of new life stories)
• June 2, 2025: The Salt Stones - Helen Why (meditation on family, nature and sustainability)
• July 7, 2025: The Way Around - Nicholas Triolo (new work, the title of which is already generating interest)

Contact information

Organization name: Milkweed Editions

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Description of activity: Non-profit publishing house of literature for adults and youth

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