We publish books that matter — narrative and literary nonfiction on important topics, and the best of local, international, and translated fiction.

Happy publication day to our five June titles.

Manny and the Baby is a character-driven debut novel by rising star Varaidzo, full of heart, about what it means to be Black and British, now and in the past. The Hairdresser’s Son by Gerbrand Bakker (trans. David Colmer) is a captivating new novel about grief and the power of family ties by the multi-award-winning Dutch author.

In Sing Like Fish, award-winning science journalist Amorina Kingdon explores how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and how human noise can transform entire marine ecosystems. The Conscious Style Guide is an invaluable roadmap for professional writers, editors, and anyone trying to communicate with sensitivity and awareness, developed by celebrated editor and writer Karen Yin.

Underestimated is a surprising, and suprisingly powerful guide to better understanding teenage girls by sought-after tutor and mentor Chelsey Goodan — essential reading for anyone with a teenage girl in their life.

For a chance to win one of our June books, head to our Facebook or Instagram to let us know what interests you and why.