Redhawk Publications Explained

Redhawk Publications is a university press associated with Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, North Carolina. One of only three literary presses housed within a community college in the United States, its purpose is to publish and distribute artistic fiction and noteworthy non-fiction titles in addition to instructional textbooks and course materials from the region.^[1]

Redhawk Publications' first book was the 2016 release Polio, Pitchforks, and Perseverance: How a North Carolina County Named Catawba Built a "Miracle" (which later inspired a documentary film named Miracle).^{[2] [3]} Since then, the press has released over 140 major works, including poetry compilations, history, non-fiction, children's books, memoirs, fiction and instructional materials.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Redhawk Publications also co-sponsors the North Carolina Poetry Society's Lena Shull Book Award.^[7]

See also

• List of English-language book publishing companies
• List of university presses

External links

• Redhawk Publications

Notes and References

1. Web site: Redhawk Publications . . February 2, 2023.
2. Web site: Polio, Pitchforks, and Perseverance . May 15, 2023 . Redhawk Publications . en.
3. Web site: Miracle: How a NC County Named Catawba Battled Polio and Won . May 15, 2023 . Redhawk Publications . en.
4. News: Local publishing house hits 5-year mark . February 15, 2023 . . January 2, 2022.
5. Web site: King . Aurora . January 17, 2022 . Perspective CVCC’s hidden gem: Redhawk Publications . February 15, 2023 . EducationNC.
6. Web site: Pehl . Mary Jo . November 10, 2022 . Redhawk Publications Celebrates 5 Years Of Unique Works . May 15, 2023 . Focus Newspaper . en-US.
7. Web site: Lena Shull Book Award . May 15, 2023 . North Carolina Poetry Society . en-US.