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phati'tude Programs

So what is phati’tude? It’s an "emphatic attitude" towards contemporary literature. Born from the need to change a static mindset on the written word, it has evolved into a series of initiatives that combine the strength of traditional media with the power and reach of new media.

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2LEAF-PRESS

2Leaf Press . . . At Last

2Leaf Press is our new imprint that celebrates the authentic voices of multicultural writers through poetry, memoir, narratives and non-fiction; anthologies and collections of essays and short stories; novels and historical works as they pertain to literature.

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PHATITUDE-LIT-MAG

phati’tude Literary Magazine

Since it re-launch in 2009, phati’tude Literary Magazine has published eight new issues and reissued two issues on Amazon.com and other online outlets. The word is getting out -- literature lovers are turning to phati'tude Literary Magazine to connect to today's writers!

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REAL-POETRY

phati'tude Launches New Reading Series

“Real Poetry, Real Talk” is a hot new reading series that features performance and learning, where the reading of “real poetry” is followed by “real talk., offering inspiration to poets, students, teachers and lovers of poetry.

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AF-AM-FESTIVAL

phati'tude Hosts Festival

phati’tude Literary Magazine hosted its 1st Annual African American Literary Festival to increase awareness of African American literature. Our day-long festival featured workshops, a panel discussion, readings, musical performances, and more!

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The IAAS is a NY-based nonprofit established in 2000 to promote multicultural literature and literacy

MAGAZINE

Established in 1997, phati’tude Literary Magazine is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed quarterly magazine that focuses on multicultural writers, providing a forum for quality works of diverse voices from around the globe.  >>FIND OUT MORE

BOOK PUBLISHING

2Leaf Press, an imprint operated by the IAAS, publishes literary works, specifically poetry;  memoir; novels; anthologies and collections of essays and short stories; and historical works as they pertain to literature. >>FIND OUT MORE

LITERARY RESOURCE DATABASE

LitWiki.org is a new online literary resource  that focuses on under-represented works by women and LGBT, and of Native American, African, Latino, Arab, and Asian descent that truly reflects America’s global diversity. >>FIND OUT MORE

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