A Simple Revolution

Intergenerational Dialogue with Judy Grahn

We share with you on our community forum an excerpt from Chapter 2 —“The Body and its Discontents,” in which Judy shares how she came to be a part of the revolutionary movement in the Bay Area.

The Aunt Lute Anthology of U.S. Women Writers is newly discounted!

Aunt Lute Books is happy to report that the The Aunt Lute Anthology of U.S. Women Writers has recently received a glowing review in Feminist Formations. We are offering a special discount on Volumes One and Two, and hope that they’ll find a home on your bookshelf.

Celebrating 30 years of Aunt Lute Books

In 1982, Ronald Reagan was president, 51% of Americans thought homosexuality was abnormal, and a little press that would become Aunt Lute Books was just getting started.

A full generation later, we are still publishing work by and for women usually ignored by traditional publishing—and keeping each work in print. To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we are now running a series of features that will bring our older, yet pressingly relevant, texts into the spotlight. Check back to our 30 year homepage for weekly updates.

News and Notes


Come and support Judy Grahn at the Norcal Book Awards Ceremony

May 16, 2013 • Judy Grahn’s memoir, A Simple Revolution: The Making of an Activist Poet, is a finalist for the 32nd Annual Northern California Book Awards! Her memoir is one of five nominated in the Creative Nonfiction category for books written by Northern California authors. The awards ceremony takes place this Sunday, May 19 at 1pm in the Koret Auditorium at San Francisco Main Library. Read more »

A heartfelt thanks to our Give OUT Day 2013 supporters!

May 10, 2013 • The first ever Give OUT Day was a huge success for nonprofit LGBT organizations across the nation. Read more »

A Simple Revolution wins 2013 Independent Publisher Book Award

May 9, 2013 • Judy Grahn’s A Simple Revolution: The Making of an Activist Poet wins the silver medal in the Gay/Lesbian Non-Fiction category of the 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Read more »

San Francisco 2013 Lammy Award Finalist Reading a success

May 3, 2013 • Congratulations to Judy Grahn and the other 10 Lammy Award Finalists who read at yesterday’s event at the San Francisco Public Library! Read more »

Aunt Lute is participating in the first national Give OUT Day on Thursday, May 9th!

April 24, 2013 • Aunt Lute is pleased to announce that we will be participating in the first national Give OUT Day on Thursday, May 9th, so mark your calendars and set a reminder! Read more »

Another exciting award nomination for A Simple Revolution and special recognition from Sophia University

April 16, 2013 • Judy Grahn’s memoir, A Simple Revolution: The Making of an Activist Poet, has been announced as a finalist for the 32nd Annual Northern California Book Awards, and Judy receives a special honor from Sophia University. Read more »

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