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DISCOVER THE HEART OF BELONGING IN “GOLDIE BIRD” BY PATTY IHM
Delkab, Illinois — Our Galaxy Publishing is proud to announce the upcoming release of Goldie Bird, the emotionally resonant and beautifully crafted middle-grade novel by Patty Ihm, a celebrated author, teacher, and mother to many. With her gift for storytelling, Ihm brings readers of all ages a timeless coming-of-age story about love, loss, friendship, and the search for identity.
Goldie Bird: The Book That Found Me First
Some books leave a mark on your heart; others become a part of it. For me, Goldie Bird is the latter. As both the editor and publisher of this work, my connection to this story runs deep—so deep, in fact, that at times, I wondered if I was too close to it. This book has been a four-year labor of love, and as it gets ready to take flight, I feel an overwhelming mix of pride, nostalgia, and gratitude.
Systemic Racism and Inequity in Book Publishing
The publishing industry has historically exhibited discriminatory and systemic biases that have impacted marginalized individuals for decades, specifically BIPOC writers. Racial and cultural partiality heavily influences acquisitions in the literary world, and mainstream book writing and publishing practices have perpetuated stigmas and stereotypes against BIPOC.
Who Is Our Galaxy Publishing?
Our Galaxy Publishing was established in 2020 by two New York City-based best friends of 20+ years who went from stoop kids to co-founders in pursuit of the amplification of women's voices in writing and publishing. It is now an all-in-one solution for writing and book publishing services for those seeking to self-publish or find a literary agent to traditionally publish.
Venus Rising is a #1 New Release
Venus Rising: Musings & Lore from Women Writers is a multi-genre anthology of over 50 women writers around the globe produced by Our Galaxy Publishing.
Tainted Lionheart is Readers’ Favorite 2021 Gold Medal Winner
Tainted Lionheart by Christine Weimer is 2021 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Award Winner in the Romance/Love Poetry category.