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Arte Público Press

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About the press

Founded in 1980 at the University of Houston, Arte Público Press is the oldest and largest publisher of contemporary Hispanic literature in the United States. Its founding mission was to recover and preserve the literary heritage of U.S. Hispanic writers, who were largely absent from mainstream publishing. Over four decades, it has built an extensive catalog of novels, poetry, short stories, and drama, while also publishing children's books and bilingual materials through its Piñata Books imprint. The press remains dedicated to amplifying voices that reflect the diversity of Latino experiences across the country.

Publishing focus

Arte Público Press is a nonprofit literary publisher based at the University of Houston. It is mission driven, publishing US Hispanic literature, both contemporary and recovered. Its publications (novels, story and essay collections, poetry and drama) are by Cuban Americans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Salvadorans, etc.

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionTranslationShort Story CollectionsEssay CollectionsNovelMemoirPoetry Collections

Selected authors
Victor Villaseñor, Pat Mora, Diane Gonzales Bertrand, Luis Valdez

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Arte Público Press — Submissions

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Manuscript submissions

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
Response timeGreater than 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsNo
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Arte Público Press accepts unsolicited manuscripts that align with its mission of publishing U.S. Hispanic literature. Submit a cover letter, a brief synopsis, and the first three chapters or up to 50 pages of prose, or 10-15 pages of poetry. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials if submitting by mail. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify the press immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. Response times can be lengthy, often several months, so patience is advised. For children's books, submit to Piñata Books with a similar package. Always review the submission guidelines on the website before sending.

Be sure to include a cover letter that includes your credentials and the audience for your work.

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