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Books enable truth, beauty, and lived experience to be shared through time and space. They stick around; they stick with us.
June Road Press aims to make books that represent meaningful journeys of all kinds that lead readers to new places of connection, understanding, and discovery—books that guide and enrich, that transport and inspire, that help us slow down to better know each other and the landscapes we inhabit. We want these to be timely and timeless: works of broad and lasting resonance that also speak in singular ways to the present moment. We think of our books as artisanal products in an increasingly mechanized world—authentic and finely crafted things to keep, share, and revisit.
We currently publish two full-length poetry collections a year, with a focus on debut or emerging American writers who identify as women.
See how the books from our first three seasons have been recognized and honored.
What sets us apart? Quality, for one, with a copy editor at the wheel. This is what drives the press: precision and care, attention to the smallest details, a discerning eye and ear, a deep investment in the creative partnership between author and editor—and, of course, a lifelong love of books.
The book that subtly changed the way you see. The book that stays on your shelf from move to move. The book that put you in another person’s shoes or took you on a wild trip or made you feel more free. The book you still think about a few years down the road. That’s the company we aim to keep.
ABOUT THE Publisher & EDITOR
Sara June Arnold has nearly 20 years of wide-ranging editorial and production experience. She began her career in educational publishing in the Boston area and went on to manage university publications in Southern California. For the past decade, she has operated as a versatile freelance copy and line editor, based primarily outside Philadelphia. She is a graduate of Williams College and has an M.A. from Middlebury’s Bread Loaf School of English. She founded the press in 2020.
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Jenny L. Dodson
Diane Wilder
Kate Danser
Please note that we do not have any employment or internship opportunities available at this time.
Web design, photography, social media, and book design by Sara Arnold.
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Our books may be purchased directly from our shop or from our new distribution partner, Asterism Books. Bookstores and libraries wishing to order at a standard discount may do so through Asterism (also the best channel for wholesale or international orders). Our former distributor was Small Press Distribution (SPD), which closed in March 2024, and we are working on restoring broader marketplace access and availability.
For a review copy or information about course adoption, please use our contact form. For media and other inquiries, contact Sara Arnold at editor@juneroadpress.com.