We are Exile Press—a global indie publisher making books that cross borders, crack minds open, and stir the soul.
From ESL and Korean culture to children’s lit and uncensored poetry, we publish voices that challenge, inspire, and ignite. Our mission? Explore what language can teach us, connect cultures, and turn bold ideas into beautiful, unforgettable books.
We create with purpose—sparking curiosity, celebrating expression, and publishing work that matters. Our books dive deep into language, travel, history, philosophy, art, and poetry. Whether it’s a kids’ book about digestion (The Poo in You), North Korean verse (Baek Seok: Poems of the North), or political satire wrapped in dictatorship drag (The Great Successor), we go where others won’t.
Our Imprints:
🧸 Little Bear Books – Children’s lit with heart (and a bear named Teddy)
🫡 Hungry Dictator Press – Political satire that bites
📘 ThriveU Press – Stories of growth, grit, and personal transformation (thriveu.org/thriveu-press)
🔥 Passion Poets Press – Voices on agency, consent & empowerment
Awards + Honors:
• Foreword Indies | International Book Awards | Benjamin Franklin Awards
• Mom’s Choice | Midwest Book Awards | Underwood Fellowship (Yonsei GSIS)
• Korea Literature Translation Institute Grant
Our motto: Welcome to the world. Seek truth.

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