Thera Books is an independent literary press committed to publishing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, hybrid-genre, and experimental literature. Our mission is to:

Publish exciting and daring books from both emerging and established authors.

Invest in and uplift our authors to support their artistic visions and growth.

Create and nurture a diverse community of engaged and passionate readers.

Though the books we publish span genres and styles, what connects them is emotional bravery, urgency of language, and unbridled imagination. We take our commitment to authors and readers seriously, and strive to support our community by creating welcoming spaces where together, we can celebrate art, language, and what it means to be human. 

Founded in 2019 by Donnelle McGee, Thera Books’ is named in honor of Thera Denise McGee—Donnelle’s mother. Thera was a gifted singer who believed in the power of a single voice to change the world. Her passion inspired Donnelle to begin his artistic journey as a poet. Her influence and vision live on through every book, author, and reader Thera Books welcomes into our community.