TINY BOOKS OF POETRY FEEDING THE WORLD…LITERALLY! That’s what Meritage Press’ Tiny Books Program promises — by committing all its profits to Heifer International.

I’ve talked about how cool Heifer International is before. But what’s cool here is that cutting edge, pushing-the-envelope poetry’s also behind HI. The latest Tiny Books publication’s an excerpt from The Tradition by Juliana Spahr. Not familiar with her work? Read some of Juliana’s poems from “Nuclear,” (PDF) available via Duration Press.

now photons hit the page
reflect through the pupils of your eyes

So how exactly do these Tiny Books support fair trade? “MP’s Tiny Books utilize small books (1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″) made in Nepal by artisans paid fair wages, as sourced by Baksheesh, a fair trade retailer.” Plus:

All profits from book sales will be donated to Heifer International, an organization devoted to reducing world hunger by promoting sustainable sources of food and income. This project reflects MP’s belief that “Poetry feeds the world” in non-metaphorical ways. The Tiny Books create demand for fair trade workers’ products while also sourcing donations for easing poverty in poorer areas of the world.

Want a Tiny Book? Send a check for $11 ($10 per book plus $1 shipping/handling) made out to Meritage Press to:

Eileen Tabios
Meritage Press
256 North Fork Crystal Springs Rd.
St. Helena, CA 94574

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