Dopamine Books
923887141
Glendale, CA 91206 United States
dopaminebooks.org
Dopamine Books
Dopamine Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit literary organization dedicated to publishing and promoting queer writing, particularly focusing on emerging queer authors. Founded by author and literary organizer Michelle Tea, the press aims to create a platform where queer and trans individuals can find support and representation in the publishing industry.
Background and History
Michelle Tea, the founder of Dopamine Books, has a long-standing career in literature, having established imprints at City Lights Press and the Feminist Press. Her previous roles included helming Sister Spit and Amethyst Editions imprints, which specifically highlighted queer writing. The establishment of Dopamine Books marked a significant step toward achieving her dream of running her own publishing venture, giving her full control over the publishing process.
Collaboration and Structure
Dopamine Books operates in collaboration with Semiotext(e), a notable independent press. The organization's team includes Michelle Tea, Hedi El Kholti from Semiotext(e), and Beth Pickens, who previously worked with Radar Productions. Dopamine Books also collaborates with freelance illustrators and designers.
Mission
The primary mission of Dopamine Books is to nurture emerging queer writers and provide them with a supportive environment to publish their work. The press is committed to publishing a diverse range of genres and styles, aiming to become a prominent option for both new and established authors in the queer literary community. Additionally, Dopamine Books plans to engage in literary programming, including reading series and workshops.
Operations
Dopamine Books aims to publish four titles annually, covering various genres. The press is actively seeking financial support through grants and donations to sustain its operations and expand its reach within the literary community. It has already garnered significant attention and support from the literary world, hosting successful fundraisers and events.
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About the organization
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About DOPAMINE IS QUEER LITERARY ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO ELEVATE LGBTQI WRITING AND WRITERS THROUGH PUBLISHING READING SERIES LITERARY TOURS AND WORKSHOPS. WE LOOK TO PROMOTE AND NURTURE QUEER WORK THAT FALLS OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM OF EVEN LGBTQI STORYTELLING WORK THAT IS EXPERIMENTAL BY WRITERS RESISTING ASSIMILATION WORK THAT STRETCHES THE BOUNDARIES OF WHAT DEFINES QUEER BY WRITERS WITH INTERSECTING IDENTITIES WORK THAT IS RAW BY WRITERS WHO ARE SELFTAUGHT. DOPAMINE HONORS THE OUTLAW HERITAGE OF QUEER ARTISTS AND LOOKS TO WRITERS WHO ARE NOT COMPLACENT COMPLICIT OR GENTRIFIED AND WHOSE WORK CHALLENGES THE STATUS QUO THROUGH VOICE CONTENT OR EXISTENCE. INSPIRED BY DARING PUBLISHERS SUCH AS HIGH RISK HANUMAN BLACK SPARROW GALLIMARD OR BOOKS THE FEMINIST PRESS SEMIOTEXTE AKASHIC BOOKS AND OTHERS DOPAMINE IS DEDICATED TO STYLISTIC STORIES OF UNVARNISHED QUEER EXISTENCE.
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