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Cover of "Portolan: Poems" by Daniela Danz, translated by Monika Cassel. Title text overays a patchwork of colorful stacked shipping containers.

Announcing the Georgia Review Books series

April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 univnebpress

The University of Nebraska Press is pleased to announce the recent partnership with The Georgia Review to publish the Georgia Review Books series. Georgia Review Books showcases work that, per The Georgia Review mission statement, “challenges us to reconsider any … Continue reading Announcing the Georgia Review Books series

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News & Reviews

April 21, 2026April 17, 2026 univnebpress

Reviews They Came but Could not Conquer Review in Western Historical Quarterly: “As Alaska Native peoples continue their sovereign resilience in the face of political and environmental colonialism, Purvis’s work provides an effective scholarly supplement to these ongoing struggles.” Royal … Continue reading News & Reviews

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Excerpt: Nine Persimmons

April 20, 2026April 17, 2026 univnebpress

Kerry James Evans is an associate professor of English at Georgia College and State University, where he coordinates the MFA and undergraduate creative writing programs. He is the author of the poetry collection Bangalore. A recipient of a 2015 National … Continue reading Excerpt: Nine Persimmons

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From the Desk of Lisa G. Dill: Around the Bend

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026 univnebpress

Lisa G. Dill is an adjunct professor of creative and environmental writing at the University of Delaware. Her new book Around the Bend: Floating Down the Missouri River (Bison Books, 2026) was published this month. A lot of people have … Continue reading From the Desk of Lisa G. Dill: Around the Bend

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Recent Award Winners

April 16, 2026April 15, 2026 univnebpress

Congratulations to these UNP authors who were recently recognized for their work! 2026 Griffin Poetry Prize The Griffin Poetry Prize is among the world’s most significant prizes in literature, awarded annually for a first-edition poetry collection written in, or translated … Continue reading Recent Award Winners

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April Sales 2026

April 15, 2026April 8, 2026 univnebpress

Save on a number of titles this spring with the following sales. Whether you’re looking for books to join you at the ballpark or the picnic, we’ve got your TBR covered, rain or shine. Click the links below to browse … Continue reading April Sales 2026

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Book Club Scams: Are You Next?

April 14, 2026April 10, 2026 univnebpress

Rosemary Sekora is the Marketing and Sales Manager for UNP and has a notes file on her phone filled with book ideas. I am not a published author. I have a masters in English and loved being a part of … Continue reading Book Club Scams: Are You Next?

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Excerpt: Life Beyond Fear

April 13, 2026April 6, 2026 univnebpress

Natalie Oceanheart is a trained psychologist and volunteer counselor. She immigrated to the United States in 2023 after the second Russian invasion of Ukraine. She has been awarded for her volunteer services and leadership by the Red Cross. Her new … Continue reading Excerpt: Life Beyond Fear

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Reading List: National Poetry Month

April 10, 2026April 3, 2026 univnebpress

There is not a particle of life which does not bear poetry within it —Gustave Flaubert To celebrate National Poetry Month, we’re showcasing a variety of collections from poets around the globe. Join us in celebrating by trying out a … Continue reading Reading List: National Poetry Month

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UNP Books on NetGalley

April 9, 2026April 3, 2026 univnebpress

The University of Nebraska Press is proud to be on NetGalley’s publisher list. NetGalley is a digital platform that helps authors and publishers promote digital review copies to book reviewers and other publishing industry professionals. Join the online reader community here! … Continue reading UNP Books on NetGalley

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