University of North Carolina Press

09/24/2026

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s important to take a deeper look at the histories, ideas, and perspectives that help us better understand the past and present.

Check out this Q&A with Juan Ignacio Mora conducted by Laura Jaramillo Martínez, History Graduate Student at Columbia University

09/23/2026

W. Jason Miller stopped by the office today ahead of his books publication next week DON’T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD: Nina Simone, Langston Hughes, and the Birth of Black Power 🙌

Peep the mini mics 🎤 we might have filmed a short lil Q&A between him and his publicist 🤭

Smile! 📸

09/17/2026

Authors, have you ever wondered how to turn a revised dissertation into a proposal? Or when the best time is to submit?

Our acquisitions team has answers to these FAQs and more 👇

Advice from UNC Press acquisitions staff on proposals, timelines, and more

09/16/2026

"As Bowie, Renan, and Shelden show, this is not how its always been, or how it’s supposed to be. To take back their power, the people must simply demand it."

Rachel Shelden and her forthcoming book, THE POLITICAL SUPREME COURT, are featured in this piece 👇👏

A false mythology put the justices on top. The people could knock them down.

09/11/2026

How many UNC Press books can you spot on this US History shelf at Barnes&Noble New Hope Commons 👀

09/09/2026

08/28/2026

Vote for EATING ON A MOUNTAIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD and TIGHT LINES & TALL TALES 🙌

08/27/2026

Scams targeting authors continue to rise, so here are some useful tips to help you identify and avoid scammers 🕵

UNC Press authors are receiving more scam emails and messages offering book promotion, reviews, book club appearances, podcast interviews, film and television opportunities, marketing services, and other opportunities. Scammers may also pretend to be established authors, publishers, literary agents,...