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We’re excited to announce that Amberjack Publishing is officially part of the Chicago Review Press family!

Amberjack Publishing is committed to sharing award-winning fiction that dares to move readers. Featuring the voices and stories of women who are bold enough to stand alone, who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo, who dare to be more, not less, Amberjack helps writers tell their stories and helps readers discover them. Recent adult titles include I Am Yours, a searing memoir by Reema Zaman, and A Light of Her Own, a fictional history of once-lost artist Judith Leyster, by Carrie Callaghan.  A Dreadful Fairy Book by Jon Etter brings middle grade readers the story of a heroine on a quest to find a place her outré self can call home, and Jackie Yeager created the Crimson Five series to inspire young STEM-interested minds. Amberjack Publishing was founded in 2014 and was acquired by Chicago Review Press in 2019.

Take a closer look at a few Amberjack titles:

I Am Yours, a searing memoir by Reema Zaman

“The strength of the narrative portrays how a person who has contended with enormous tragedy can summon the resolve to confront and rise above it, and courageously share it with others . . .  Memoir fans will appreciate Zaman’s journey.” —Library Journal 

A Light of Her Own by Carrie Callaghan

A vivid portrait of a remarkable artist, A Light of Her Own is a richly-woven story of grit against the backdrop of Rembrandt and an uncompromising religion.

“A Light of Her Own follows two women as they seek space, respect and professional opportunity in a culture that allows them very little of it. Impeccably researched and vibrantly told, Carrie Callaghan’s debut paints a picture worthy of Judith herself.” —Chloe Benjamin, bestselling author of The Immortalists

A Dreadful Fairy Book by Jon Etter brings middle grade readers the story of a heroine on a quest to find a place her outré self can call home.

“With an exasperated narrator who would much prefer a story whose fairies and plots behave the way they ought and with characters that not only question, but outright shatter the status quo to embrace difference, Etter offers readers a rich world of complexity and moral ambiguity as Shade navigates loss, betrayal, magic, and friendship in pursuit of the wonders of books and self-love.” —Kirkus Reviews 

Jackie Yeager created the Crimson Five series to inspire young STEM-interested minds. 

“Deftly crafted . . . showcases author Jackie Yeager’s genuine flair for originality and the creation of characters that kids will find themselves fully engaged with.” —Midwest Book Review

COMING SOON:

Stay tuned for more excerpts and interviews with upcoming Amberjack titles!