Aunt Lute Books
@auntlute.bsky.social
Nonprofit intersectional feminist press based in San Francisco. Since 1982. 🌈🔥 Visit us at AuntLute.com.
Aunt Lute is proud to host two events for Native American Heritage Month 2026 featuring Indigenous authors published by Aunt Lute Books this year: LeAnne Howe, Kim Shuck, and Gwendolyn Paradice.
Visit our Eventbrite page to RSVP today! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/31229228001
Visit our Eventbrite page to RSVP today! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/31229228001
October 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Aunt Lute is proud to host two events for Native American Heritage Month 2026 featuring Indigenous authors published by Aunt Lute Books this year: LeAnne Howe, Kim Shuck, and Gwendolyn Paradice.
Visit our Eventbrite page to RSVP today! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/31229228001
Visit our Eventbrite page to RSVP today! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/31229228001
Join Aunt Lute Books at the Bay Area Boo-k Fair!
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2-4 pm
Two Pitchers Brewery, 2344 Webster St., Oakland, CA
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/Hw4Z50ZSrPP
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2-4 pm
Two Pitchers Brewery, 2344 Webster St., Oakland, CA
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/Hw4Z50ZSrPP
September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join Aunt Lute Books at the Bay Area Boo-k Fair!
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2-4 pm
Two Pitchers Brewery, 2344 Webster St., Oakland, CA
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/Hw4Z50ZSrPP
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2-4 pm
Two Pitchers Brewery, 2344 Webster St., Oakland, CA
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/Hw4Z50ZSrPP
Aunt Lute is hiring for a Co-Executive Director in Administration!
Read full job description here: https://ow.ly/GM6050ZSu1C
Read full job description here: https://ow.ly/GM6050ZSu1C
September 29, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Aunt Lute is hiring for a Co-Executive Director in Administration!
Read full job description here: https://ow.ly/GM6050ZSu1C
Read full job description here: https://ow.ly/GM6050ZSu1C
On Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, 10:30 am to 1 pm PT, Centro Cultural de la Raza Celebrates the Legacy of Maestra Norma Alarcón.
Join in-person at Centro Cultural de la Raza or via livestream via Centro Cultural de la Raza's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@centrocultural4603
Join in-person at Centro Cultural de la Raza or via livestream via Centro Cultural de la Raza's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@centrocultural4603
September 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM
On Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, 10:30 am to 1 pm PT, Centro Cultural de la Raza Celebrates the Legacy of Maestra Norma Alarcón.
Join in-person at Centro Cultural de la Raza or via livestream via Centro Cultural de la Raza's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@centrocultural4603
Join in-person at Centro Cultural de la Raza or via livestream via Centro Cultural de la Raza's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@centrocultural4603
Recognizing the belated birthday of trailblazer Gloria Anzaldúa, Chicana-tejana-lesbian-feminist poet, theorist, and fiction writer from South Texas, and author of Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza (Aunt Lute, 1987).
September 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Recognizing the belated birthday of trailblazer Gloria Anzaldúa, Chicana-tejana-lesbian-feminist poet, theorist, and fiction writer from South Texas, and author of Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza (Aunt Lute, 1987).
We're excited for Gwendolyn Paradice, author of The Divining Season, to be an official panelist of the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival! This year's festival will take place on September 26, 2026, at the Mississippi State Capitol.
Learn more about the festival at msbookfestival.com.
Learn more about the festival at msbookfestival.com.
September 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We're excited for Gwendolyn Paradice, author of The Divining Season, to be an official panelist of the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival! This year's festival will take place on September 26, 2026, at the Mississippi State Capitol.
Learn more about the festival at msbookfestival.com.
Learn more about the festival at msbookfestival.com.
Special shout out to Medicine for Nightmares for Hispanic Heritage Month. The Latinx-owned bookstore in the heart of the Mission District, SF, has graciously hosted Aunt Lute events and is one of our favorites. Visit them at medicinefornightmares.com.
September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Special shout out to Medicine for Nightmares for Hispanic Heritage Month. The Latinx-owned bookstore in the heart of the Mission District, SF, has graciously hosted Aunt Lute events and is one of our favorites. Visit them at medicinefornightmares.com.
We'd like to acknowledge the loss of feminist activist Gloria Steinam who passed earlier this month. She paved the way for countless feminist voices and remains a prominent force today. Thank you to Dolores Huerta, feminist and civil rights icon, who posted this stunning photo on Facebook.
September 23, 2026 at 3:38 AM
We'd like to acknowledge the loss of feminist activist Gloria Steinam who passed earlier this month. She paved the way for countless feminist voices and remains a prominent force today. Thank you to Dolores Huerta, feminist and civil rights icon, who posted this stunning photo on Facebook.
A few scenes from last week's event: Culture Workers in Movement Toward Utopia.
Many thanks to our moderator, panelists, and partners.
The next phase in this programming is a workshop series! Stay tuned for details coming soon.
Many thanks to our moderator, panelists, and partners.
The next phase in this programming is a workshop series! Stay tuned for details coming soon.
September 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM
A few scenes from last week's event: Culture Workers in Movement Toward Utopia.
Many thanks to our moderator, panelists, and partners.
The next phase in this programming is a workshop series! Stay tuned for details coming soon.
Many thanks to our moderator, panelists, and partners.
The next phase in this programming is a workshop series! Stay tuned for details coming soon.
Congratulations to our Co-Executive Director and Operations Director, Maria Minguez Arias, for being included on this year's Council of Literary Magazines and Small Presses’ Reading List for Hispanic Heritage Month 2026!
September 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Congratulations to our Co-Executive Director and Operations Director, Maria Minguez Arias, for being included on this year's Council of Literary Magazines and Small Presses’ Reading List for Hispanic Heritage Month 2026!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Aunt Lute is proud to celebrate and honor Hispanic/Latinx/Chicanx voices year-round.
Visit us on Indiepubs to purchase books today!
https://indiepubs.com/collections/aunt-lute-books
Aunt Lute is proud to celebrate and honor Hispanic/Latinx/Chicanx voices year-round.
Visit us on Indiepubs to purchase books today!
https://indiepubs.com/collections/aunt-lute-books
September 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Aunt Lute is proud to celebrate and honor Hispanic/Latinx/Chicanx voices year-round.
Visit us on Indiepubs to purchase books today!
https://indiepubs.com/collections/aunt-lute-books
Aunt Lute is proud to celebrate and honor Hispanic/Latinx/Chicanx voices year-round.
Visit us on Indiepubs to purchase books today!
https://indiepubs.com/collections/aunt-lute-books
Last in our 2026 summer highlights is Hunter Candrian-Velez! We're thrilled for Hunter's role as an Archival Contractor helping Aunt Lute Books with archival organization. See her bio below.
September 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Last in our 2026 summer highlights is Hunter Candrian-Velez! We're thrilled for Hunter's role as an Archival Contractor helping Aunt Lute Books with archival organization. See her bio below.
Save the Dates!
We're proud to host two events for Native American Heritage Month 2026 featuring Indigenous authors published by Aunt Lute Books this year, Kim Shuck, LeAnne Howe, and Gwendolyn Paradice.
Locations will be announced soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars!
We're proud to host two events for Native American Heritage Month 2026 featuring Indigenous authors published by Aunt Lute Books this year, Kim Shuck, LeAnne Howe, and Gwendolyn Paradice.
Locations will be announced soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars!
September 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Save the Dates!
We're proud to host two events for Native American Heritage Month 2026 featuring Indigenous authors published by Aunt Lute Books this year, Kim Shuck, LeAnne Howe, and Gwendolyn Paradice.
Locations will be announced soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars!
We're proud to host two events for Native American Heritage Month 2026 featuring Indigenous authors published by Aunt Lute Books this year, Kim Shuck, LeAnne Howe, and Gwendolyn Paradice.
Locations will be announced soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars!
Next up in our 2026 Summer Intern highlights is Layia Bolden! We're grateful for Layia's role as a summer intern assisting with production and marketing. See her bio below.
September 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Next up in our 2026 Summer Intern highlights is Layia Bolden! We're grateful for Layia's role as a summer intern assisting with production and marketing. See her bio below.
Happening tonight! Join us for Culture Workers in Movement Toward Utopia, an important panel for trans and queer Palestinians as well as others who have been impacted or displaced by genocide.
This panel will kick off an upcoming series of workshops.
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
This panel will kick off an upcoming series of workshops.
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Happening tonight! Join us for Culture Workers in Movement Toward Utopia, an important panel for trans and queer Palestinians as well as others who have been impacted or displaced by genocide.
This panel will kick off an upcoming series of workshops.
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
This panel will kick off an upcoming series of workshops.
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
We at Aunt Lute Books would like to highlight our 2026 Summer Interns! First up is Fatima Jalloh! We're thankful for Fatima's role as a summer intern assisting with production and marketing. See their bio below.
September 9, 2026 at 2:49 AM
We at Aunt Lute Books would like to highlight our 2026 Summer Interns! First up is Fatima Jalloh! We're thankful for Fatima's role as a summer intern assisting with production and marketing. See their bio below.
Happening this week! Register today!
We're excited for Ira X., Car Nazzal, and Cara Cavazos, AND Firas Nasr to join as panelists for this important event, moderated by lead artist Mx. Yaffa A.S.
Register today via Eventbrite! https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
We're excited for Ira X., Car Nazzal, and Cara Cavazos, AND Firas Nasr to join as panelists for this important event, moderated by lead artist Mx. Yaffa A.S.
Register today via Eventbrite! https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
September 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Happening this week! Register today!
We're excited for Ira X., Car Nazzal, and Cara Cavazos, AND Firas Nasr to join as panelists for this important event, moderated by lead artist Mx. Yaffa A.S.
Register today via Eventbrite! https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
We're excited for Ira X., Car Nazzal, and Cara Cavazos, AND Firas Nasr to join as panelists for this important event, moderated by lead artist Mx. Yaffa A.S.
Register today via Eventbrite! https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
We are excited to announce our latest titles, forthcoming in fall 2026!
Visit https://indiepubs.com/collections/aunt-lute-books for book descriptions and to pre-order copies today!
Visit https://indiepubs.com/collections/aunt-lute-books for book descriptions and to pre-order copies today!
August 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We are excited to announce our latest titles, forthcoming in fall 2026!
Visit https://indiepubs.com/collections/aunt-lute-books for book descriptions and to pre-order copies today!
Visit https://indiepubs.com/collections/aunt-lute-books for book descriptions and to pre-order copies today!
Join us for an important panel for trans and queer Palestinians as well as others who have been impacted by or displaced by genocide.
Register today via Eventbrite! https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
Register today via Eventbrite! https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
August 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Join us for an important panel for trans and queer Palestinians as well as others who have been impacted by or displaced by genocide.
Register today via Eventbrite! https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
Register today via Eventbrite! https://ow.ly/XMsv50ZFsS2
Aunt Lute is excited to announce our new Fall 2026 titles!
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, including our next newsletter on August 31st with details on our upcoming book publications. Visit AuntLute.com today.
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, including our next newsletter on August 31st with details on our upcoming book publications. Visit AuntLute.com today.
August 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Aunt Lute is excited to announce our new Fall 2026 titles!
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, including our next newsletter on August 31st with details on our upcoming book publications. Visit AuntLute.com today.
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, including our next newsletter on August 31st with details on our upcoming book publications. Visit AuntLute.com today.
We're excited for Ira X., Car Nazzal, and Cara Cavazos to join as panelists for Culture Workers in Movement Toward Utopia; and for Mx. Yaffa A.S. to be our panel moderator, in partnership with The Muslim Alliance for Sexual & Gender Diversity.
Register today! https://ow.ly/EQ5q50ZFsS6
Register today! https://ow.ly/EQ5q50ZFsS6
August 26, 2026 at 4:15 AM
We're excited for Ira X., Car Nazzal, and Cara Cavazos to join as panelists for Culture Workers in Movement Toward Utopia; and for Mx. Yaffa A.S. to be our panel moderator, in partnership with The Muslim Alliance for Sexual & Gender Diversity.
Register today! https://ow.ly/EQ5q50ZFsS6
Register today! https://ow.ly/EQ5q50ZFsS6
Join us for a free, in-person panel discussion centering trans and queer Palestinians, including those impacted by genocide, and queer, Black, and Indigenous culture workers. Moderated by Yaffa A.S.
Register via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/JU1T50ZC0gV
Register via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/JU1T50ZC0gV
August 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Join us for a free, in-person panel discussion centering trans and queer Palestinians, including those impacted by genocide, and queer, Black, and Indigenous culture workers. Moderated by Yaffa A.S.
Register via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/JU1T50ZC0gV
Register via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/JU1T50ZC0gV
A few scenes from @SistahScifi's recent event, Octavia’s Legacy: Imagining the Futures She Made Possible, in partnership with Aunt Lute and featuring author Michele Tracy Berger.
Stay tuned for announcement on more creative events coming this fall!
Stay tuned for announcement on more creative events coming this fall!
August 19, 2026 at 4:30 AM
A few scenes from @SistahScifi's recent event, Octavia’s Legacy: Imagining the Futures She Made Possible, in partnership with Aunt Lute and featuring author Michele Tracy Berger.
Stay tuned for announcement on more creative events coming this fall!
Stay tuned for announcement on more creative events coming this fall!
Have a favorite Aunt Lute title? We'd love to hear from our followers! Share your fave Aunt Lute book in the comments.
July 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Have a favorite Aunt Lute title? We'd love to hear from our followers! Share your fave Aunt Lute book in the comments.
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July 27, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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