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5.5 × 8.5 paperback book
Purchase your copy plus an additional copy to be donated to organizations, libraries, and schools in rural and small town communities across Appalachia.*
Testament: A Rural Anthology gathers the voices of 84 writers from 30 states, each holding a place for their communities and in the wider landscape of rural America. These poems, essays, and stories bear witness to what endures despite erasure, isolation, and the narratives that seek to divide us: the bonds between neighbors, the inheritance of memory, the stubborn beauty of ordinary lives, and a quiet wisdom that outlives storms and stacked decks alike. With tenderness, humor, and urgency, this anthology offers a space to listen, to connect, and to remember who we are to each other.
IMPORTANT NOTE (01/18/2026): We are close to selling out of this title and are currently printing additional copies. Once we run out, orders placed will ship as soon as the new print run arrives. We expect shipping to resume normally within the next two weeks, but timelines may vary slightly due to our small team. Thank you so much for your patience and for supporting independent publishing. <3
*If you have a request for your donated book to go to a specific organization, please use the “Contact” button to let us know. We can’t guarantee the book will be there, but we will do our best to try to make it happen.
5.5 × 8.5 paperback book
Purchase your copy plus an additional copy to be donated to organizations, libraries, and schools in rural and small town communities across Appalachia.*
Testament: A Rural Anthology gathers the voices of 84 writers from 30 states, each holding a place for their communities and in the wider landscape of rural America. These poems, essays, and stories bear witness to what endures despite erasure, isolation, and the narratives that seek to divide us: the bonds between neighbors, the inheritance of memory, the stubborn beauty of ordinary lives, and a quiet wisdom that outlives storms and stacked decks alike. With tenderness, humor, and urgency, this anthology offers a space to listen, to connect, and to remember who we are to each other.
IMPORTANT NOTE (01/18/2026): We are close to selling out of this title and are currently printing additional copies. Once we run out, orders placed will ship as soon as the new print run arrives. We expect shipping to resume normally within the next two weeks, but timelines may vary slightly due to our small team. Thank you so much for your patience and for supporting independent publishing. <3
*If you have a request for your donated book to go to a specific organization, please use the “Contact” button to let us know. We can’t guarantee the book will be there, but we will do our best to try to make it happen.