Common Threads Press

Common Threads Press publishes interdisciplinary works examining labor justice, feminist theory, and political resistance through scholarly and artistic perspectives. The independent press, founded in Berkeley, operates through a collective editorial model that pairs writers with visual artists for collaborative book projects. Their catalog includes documentary works like "All Work Is Women's Work" analyzing gendered labor across economic systems and "We Will Find Them" chronicling Chilean resistance textiles. The press coordinates themed anthology submissions through quarterly open calls focused on historical memory, worker narratives, and artistic documentation of social movements. Common Threads maintains partnerships with labor archives, feminist collectives, and arts organizations to source primary materials and connect contributors. Their peer review process incorporates both academic reviewers and community practitioners to evaluate manuscripts for scholarly rigor and movement relevance. The publisher's distribution network includes independent bookstores, university libraries, and movement spaces across North and South America. Common Threads Press produces bilingual editions of selected titles to increase accessibility and cross-border dialogue. Their publishing program prioritizes first-time authors from worker, immigrant, and activist communities documenting lived experiences of organizing and resistance.