A story of civil war, displacement and the resilience of hope.

'Loosely inspired by Pedro Carmona-Alvarez’s own experiences of fleeing Chile, it captures both the heartbreak of loss and the resilience of hope, making it a quiet but unforgettable read.' - Service95

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Akoya is dedicated to literature that celebrates courageous, visionary and innovative writing.

Akoya to publish a haunting anthology amplifying the voices of Palestinians during the ongoing war on Gaza. 

'To write a will under siege is not surrender – it’s defiance. It says: I existed. I felt. I belonged. I am not yours to erase.' – Reem Ghanayem

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'Akoya is grounded in the belief that literature is one of the most powerful ways of changing the world. We embrace literary works of art that delve into themes of existentialism, morality, human nature, identity and societal structures.'

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Critically acclaimed Diné poet Jake Skeets' collection discusses the devastating impact of global warming, industrialisation and US aggression.

'Skeets is a new, essential voice in poetry, in literature.' - Tommy Orange

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