News
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
A New Co-Editor!
We are so happy to announce that Cáel Keegan has joined David Gerstner as the new co-editor of our Queer Screens series!
Monday, March 21, 2022
WSU Press celebrates Women's History Month!
Help us to celebrate women with some of our most recent titles in gender studies!
Monday, March 21, 2022
WSU Press (Booth #1151!) at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs 2022 Conference!
The AWP Conference & Bookfair is the annual destination for writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers of contemporary creative writing. Join us and take part in this amazing community of writers!
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Simon J. Bronner's JEWISH CULTURAL STUDIES wins 2021 National Jewish Book Award!
Congratulations to Simon J. Bronner on winning the Jewish Book Council's 2021 National Jewish Book Award in the category of Education and Jewish Identity for his book Jewish Cultural Studies!
Friday, November 19, 2021
Cheers to our biggest and best sales event of the year!
Treat your loved ones (and hey, get a little something for yourself too!) with 45% off all online purchases made between Monday, November 22 and Friday, January 14 when you use code HS22.
Friday, November 12, 2021
WSUP journal wins Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender Essay Award
Wayne State University Press is pleased to announce that an article from Criticism: A Quarterly for Literature and the Arts has won the 2021 Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender (SSEMWG) Award for Best Essay/Article.
Monday, September 13, 2021
Redesign of TV Milestones Series
Wayne State University Press is excited to announce the redesign of our TV Milestones Series!
Monday, August 2, 2021
WSUP to publish Jewish Folklore and Ethnology
Wayne State University Press is pleased to announce the addition of a new journal to its publishing program. Jewish Folklore and Ethnology (JFE) is a peer-reviewed annual journal.
Monday, July 12, 2021
Now Announcing the Donald Haase Series in Fairy-Tale Studies!
Many of you have heard the news that Don Haase, the founding editor of the Series in Fairy-Tale Studies, has stepped down from his role as series editor.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Congratulations to our 2021 Eric Hoffer Book Award winner and finalist!
Congratulations to Gail Griffin for GRIEF'S COUNTRY (2021 Eric Hoffer Award winner from an academic press) and Kelly Fordon for I HAVE THE ANSWER (2021 Eric Hoffer Award finalist)!
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
CONGRATULATIONS 2020 MIDWEST BOOK AWARD FINALISTS!
Congratulations to the WSUP finalists of the 31st Annual Midwest Book Awards!
Monday, April 19, 2021
Storytelling, Self, Society - Special Issue Launch - Digital Storytelling
Special Issue: Digital Storytelling
Friday, April 23, 2021 - 9 am MDT • 10 am CDT • 11 am EDT • 4 pm BST
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Wayne State University Press Publishing Symposium
Join Wayne State University Press on Friday, April 9, from 10am to 2pm EST to learn about book and journal publishing!
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
2020 Foreword Reviews Indies Finalists
Congratulations to our 2020 Foreword Reviews Indies Finalists!
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT wins 2020 National Jewish Book Award!
Wayne State University Press is thrilled to announce that the Jewish Book Council has named Nancy Sinkoff's From Left to Right: Lucy S.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
2021 Michigan Notable Award Winners!
CONGRATULATIONS to this year's winners of the Library of Michigan's Michigan Notable Book Award!
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT named the Natan Notable Book Fall 2020 Winner!
Wayne State University Press is thrilled to announce that Natan and the Jewish Book Council have named Nancy Sinkoff's From Left to Right: Lucy S.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Stephanie Williams appointed director of WSU Press
Stephanie Williams has been appointed director of Wayne State University Press, effective early August 2020.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Booze + Book Pairings: Sense Memory Sodas + THE FAYGO BOOK
Each week, WSU Press has paired our books with the insanely beautiful drink creations of Gates Otsuji, founder of Controlled Substances, a bar and beverage consultancy based in Brooklyn.
Friday, May 8, 2020
Booze + Book Pairings: The Interpreter and NORTHERN HARVEST
Each week, WSU Press will be pairing our books with the insanely beautiful drink creations of Gates Otsuji, founder of Controlled Substances, a bar and beverage consultancy based in Brooklyn.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Booze + Book Pairings: St. Olaf Spritz and THE GOLDEN GIRLS
Each week, WSU Press will be pairing our books with the insanely beautiful drink creations of Gates Otsuji, founder of Controlled Substances, a bar and beverage consultancy based in Brooklyn.
Friday, April 24, 2020
Booze + Book Pairings: Blindsight Cocktail and I HAVE THE ANSWER
Each week, WSU Press will be pairing our books with the insanely beautiful drink creations of Gates Otsuji, founder of Controlled Substances, a bar and beverage consultancy based in Brooklyn.
Friday, April 17, 2020
Booze + Book Pairings: The Can-Do Cocktail and ROSIE, A DETROIT HERSTORY
Each week, WSU Press will be pairing our books with the insanely beautiful drink creations of Gates Otsuji, founder of Controlled Substances, a bar and beverage consultancy based in Brooklyn.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Detroit Public TV Remembers Aretha Franklin
DPTV airs documentary of her greatest television performances, along with a guest appearance by local photographer whose book captures an intimate portrait of the Queen of Soul
Watch Friday, March 6, at 9 p.m. on DPTV (56.1)
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
2020 Michigan Notable Award Winners!
CONGRATULATIONS to this year's winners of the Library of Michigan's Michigan Notable Book Award!
Monday, October 7, 2019
Tara Reeser appointed interim director of WSU Press
Tara Reeser has been appointed interim director of Wayne State University Press, effective immediately.
Monday, January 7, 2019
2019 Michigan Notable Award Winners!
CONGRATULATIONS to this year's winners of the Library of Michigan's Michigan Notable Book Award!