MILKWEED EDITIONS
Founded in 1979, Milkweed Editions is one of the largest independent, nonprofit literary publishers in the United States. Milkweed publishes with the intention of making a humane impact on society, in the belief that good writing can transform the human heart and spirit. Within this mission, Milkweed publishes in four areas: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature for middle-grade readers.
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Milkweed depends on the generosity of foundations and individuals like you, in addition to the sales of its books. In an increasingly consolidated and bottom-line-driven publishing world, your support allows us to select and publish books on the basis of their literary quality and the depth of their message. Please visit our Web site (
www.milkweed.org) or contact us at (800) 520-6455 to learn more about our donor program.
Interior design by Wendy Holdman
Typeset in Adobe Caslon Pro
by Stanton Publication Services
Printed on Recycled Cream 50#440 PPI paper
by Edwards Brothers, Inc.