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Season Press also hosts Girls Talk Books, a fresh, new podcast that celebrates diverse voices in the publishing industry, hosted by Season Press CEO Sonya Hollins. In addition, check out our Community Voices magazine, which celebrates youth voices.
Since 2010, we’ve helped hundreds of storytellers turn their ideas into beautifully published books—and we can’t wait to help you do the same. Let’s make your publishing dreams a reality.
Works by the Sonya Bernard-Hollins, Publisher
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra commissioned Sonya Hollins to write this musical story time adventure, which was composed by Jazz great Branford Marsalis.
Little Eddie Goes to Carnegie Hall
Edward Callahan dreams of performing on the stage of Carnegie Hall. This musical journey shares what happens when dreams come true.
Benjamin Losford and His Handy Dandy Clippers
When you have a skill, you can go anywhere…literally. That’s what this barber, born in slavery, learned after an opportunity changed his life.
Merze Tate’s life was filled with worldwide travel, life as an author, professor, inventor, and much more. This book celebrates her life through her photographs.
Your Turn: African American Women of Kalamazoo, Michigan
African American Men of Kalamazoo, Michigan
Each community has trailblazers who paved the way in areas from education to sports. This coloring book series highlights some prominent “firsts” of Kalamazoo.
Here I Stand: A Musical History of Battle Creek, Michigan
Wade Flemons wrote the song, “Here I Stand” while at Battle Creek Central High School. This book chronicles the history of music in Battle Creek.
Featured Authors
Paramedic James R. Stine shares decades of adventures in this riveting memoir through the life of a paramedic.
Kimberlite: A Glorious Shining Star
This debut children’s book, Charmane Echols, reaches into her childhood to celebrate her father, a coal miner, and his promise to one day bring home a diamond just for her.
In this true-life drama, author Matthew Cooper takes on worldwide banks to save the home of a soldier who fought for his country.
Aliah Ward earned the Girl Scouts’ highest award, the Gold Award. This Merze Tate Explorer brings her journey to life in this fun chapter book about community, goals, and healthy living. This is a Season Press Youth Voices imprint.
When young Chef Jasmine wins a cooking competition to teach kids how to bake a Red Velvet cake, she realizes that she will learn more from the students than she imagined.
It’s a Thin Line Between a Preacher and a Pimp
Editorial writer James Smith continues his provocative narrative in his exploration of the similarities he finds between preachers and pimps.
Thru and Back: A Hiker’s Journey
Luke Jordan shares his riveting quest to hike the North Country Trail. What he learns about the trail and himself is inspiring.
Douglass Community Association – 100 Year
Sonya Hollins is commissioned to write this first-ever chronicle of Kalamazoo’s Douglass Community Association.
Sandy Hintz shares the story of her childhood chicken and their adventures.
Joe Joe and the Amazing Lumberjack Beard
Theresa and Joseph Swabash created this fantastical tale that share of kids who use their talents to help their community.