Voice
Our imprint has been specifically for books that Dennis Maurice has written. Today, we are ready to support the next generation of writers from the global majority.
Est. 2020 · Philadelphia
A Dennis Maurice Dumpson Imprint
No. 001
A Publishing Imprint
Very Black Books
A house of Black voice, witness, and craft — published, curated, and shepherded by Dennis Maurice Dumpson. Where ancestral memory meets the printed page.
Craft
Every book honors the stories of our lives with celebration and dignity. If your book would have been banned already — we want you here!
Witness
We must bear witness. Writers will be the griots for the next generation and we must make sure the truth can be trusted in our care.
The Catalog
The Shelf
More titles in the pipeline. To submit a manuscript or partner with the imprint, reach out via the contact page.
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