Abode Press operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit publisher based in Central Texas, with an explicit commitment to intersectionality, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and empathy. Its chapbook reading period, running from August 15, 2025 to November 30, 2026, is a sustained invitation for poets to submit work that aligns with the press's mission of uplifting underrepresented voices. The press maintains a particular interest in writers based in the U.S., especially those from Texas and the American South, though it encourages all to apply. The press seeks poetry manuscripts of up to 30 pages, with hybrid work accepted up to 40 pages. Submissions must adhere to specific formatting: Times New Roman or Garamond, 12 pt., double-spaced, with a cover sheet, acknowledgements, and table of contents (these front matter pages do not count toward the page limit). The cover sheet should include the author's name, address, and contact information. There is no submission fee, and simultaneous submissions are permitted, provided the press is notified immediately if a piece is accepted elsewhere. Abode Press's curatorial vision is rooted in a deliberate ethical stance: to publish work that challenges dominant narratives and amplifies voices historically marginalized in literary publishing. The press does not seek mere representation but substantive, intersectional engagement. Poets whose work interrogates identity, power, and belonging—particularly those writing from the U.S. South or Texas—will find a natural home here. The extended reading period suggests a desire to consider each manuscript with care, rather than rush to fill a quota.