Publisher Nicola Mason on the opportunities that have shaped Acre and her sensibilities as a reader and editor.
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Three Questions with Malia Márquez
In this interview, Acre’s summer graduate assistant editor, Sam Simas, speaks with Acre author Malia Márquez about her layered, multigenerational novel and the feminist perspective woven throughout her work. Check out This Fierce Blood and stay tuned for more conversations with Acre’s authors in future interviews.
First Impressions: Sam Simas’ Behind-the-Scenes Look at Acre Books
“First Impressions” is a new series from Acre where graduate assistants, interns, and other newcomers share their behind-the-scenes experiences and fresh perspectives on our catalog, authors, and work.
Pivotal Pages / Celebrating Pride Through Queer Literature with Spider Love Song and Other Stories
As we move past Pride Month, our celebration of queer literature continues. For this installment of Pivotal Pages, we feature “Louise” from Nancy Au’s Spider Love Song and Other Stories. "Louise" follows May and her wife, Lai, two dissimilar yet fiercely devoted...
Pivotal Pages / On the Way to the End of the World
The long-awaited second installment of Pivotal Pages has finally arrived! In this post, we share an early excerpt from Adrianne Harun’s novel ON THE WAY TO THE END OF THE WORLD.
Pivotal Pages / All the Tiny Beauties
We’re starting a new series, Pivotal Pages, whereby we isolate snippets from our titles, short spans in which someone or something alters dramatically. Today we inaugurate the series with a spectacular scene from Jenn Scott’s All the Tiny Beauties, a novel that...
Curious About Our Covers?
Well, each has its own story, and each is grounded in a conversation with the author of the book—though sometimes what we end up with runs far afield from that original exchange of ideas.
Malia Marquez on What to Read for Hispanic Heritage Month: Part 3 of 3
Please enjoy the last installment of our Hispanic Heritage Month reading list, curated by Acre Author Malia Márquez, whose debut novel THIS FIERCE BLOOD is out October 15.
Malia Marquez on What to Read for Hispanic Heritage Month: Part 2
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15), also known as Latinx Heritage Month, please enjoy part 2 of 3, a roundup of titles that honor and explore the richness of Hispanic and Latinx culture, recommended by Acre Author Malia Marquez.
Malia Marquez on What to Read for Hispanic Heritage Month: Part 1
September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time for celebrating the culture, lives, and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx people all across the Americas. The month begins on September 15th in honor of the anniversary of independence for El...