The Soul Conveys Itself in Shadow / El alma se mueve en la sombra is the 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist!

Stenen Press is delighted to announce that The Soul Conveys Itself in Shadow / El alma se mueve en la sombra is the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist in the Anthologies category.

Our book was chosen by the award’s editorial team from a pool of more than 2,400 entries spanning 55 genres. We now eagerly await the final verdict from teams of librarians and bookseller judges from across the country. Winners will be announced in June 2024.

Here is what Christopher Nesbit, INDIES Award Director said about this year’s finalists:

“I am deeply impressed by the scope and range of books submitted this year. Each Finalist represents a significant contribution to the literary landscape and underscores the crucial role that independent authors and publishers play, ensuring a steady flow of diverse and thought-provoking content.”

The full list of 2023 award finalists can be found here.


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The Soul Conveys Itself in Shadow / El alma se mueve en la sombra Book image with PubWest Book Design Awards winner seal

Original poetry, resplendent imagery, mutual translation, and collaborative essays on the topic of translation itself. Our groundbreaking inaugural anthology The Soul Conveys Itself in Shadow / El alma se mueve en la sombra reflects deeply creative friendships that situate translation as equitable, intimate, and ongoing.