about
Et Alia: \ (ˌ)et-ˈä-l(ē-)yə: and others
Et Alia is a small press publishing award-winning nonfiction and children’s books.
Et Alia has three areas of focus:
Local Histories: preserves and expands cultural memory in its diversity, especially valuing neglected and alternative histories.
Health and Wellness: places special emphasis on physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and environmental well-being; the series also gives voice to practitioners of holistic and alternative medicine.
Emerging Artists: gives voice to talented first-book authors.
Recognition and Awards:
We proudly share that most of the books we've published by Arkansas authors have been or will be included in the Six Bridges Book Festival (formerly Arkansas Literary Festival). Et Alia books have also been featured in the Examined Life Conference, the Louisiana Book Festival, and Columbia University's Seminar in Narrative, Health, and Social Justice.
Our books have won numerous awards including, among others:
2022 Third Place Award, General Nonfiction, National Federation of Press Women
2022 First Place Award, Nonfiction from Arkansas Press Women
2022 Silver Nautilus Award
2022 Silver IPPY in Relationships/Sexuality Category
2022 Indie Next Generation Book Award Finalist
2020 Silver Nautilus Award
2020 Silver IPPY for Best Nonfiction South from the Independent Publisher Book Awards
2020 International Impact Book Award
2019 Will Rogers Medallion Award
2019 Sarton Women’s Book Award Finalist
2019 Book of the Year, Ozark Writers League
2018 Bronze IPPY for Best Nonfiction South from the Independent Publisher Book Awards
A 2017 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award
Numerous other awards including 3 bronze IPPYS and several INDIE Book Award Finalists
Domestic Printing:
All of our books are printed in the US and domestic printing is an area in which Et Alia is not willing to compromise. We are thankful for every purchase, but encourage support of small, local businesses through direct purchases via our website and through local retailers. These purchases provide greater financial sustainability so that we can continue publishing great projects and supporting our growing family of authors.
Orders:
Et Alia books may be ordered through our website book store with free shipping and local delivery, purchased in the retail stores listed below, and purchased through national booksellers. Please inquire about special discounts on bulk orders. Booksellers can also order our titles through Ingram.