We were due to publish Dean Young's new book in 2021. We have informed him that we are withdrawing our intent to publish.

In response, we'd like to offer his publication slot to an underrepresented writer, to offer a space he occupied to somebody who hasn't had the access he has https://twitter.com/annelysegelman/status/1291469549854953499

The moment I ( @GodzillaKent) was sent this thread I contacted the board to share it with them and to removed Dean from the schedule.

Broken Sleep is committed to accountability and integrity, and we will never support those who abuse power.

Poetry is a community, communities need support and collaboration to survive.

Thank you to @annelysegelman for bravely sharing their experiences.

If you are/know an underrepresented writer who may have something ready to publish with us, please send an email.

This isn't like a submission window. I'm just gonna check out what gets sent over the next few days and choose from there.

submissions@brokensleepbooks.com