Underground Bookshelf

My latest literary resource series centers voices and discussions of ICE, immigration and deportation with a focus on the human impact. The first two resources are children’s books on this subject.

#books #bookstodon #childrensbooks #ice #iceout #deportation #immigration #literature

https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/3045045_children-s-books-about-ice-deportation-camps-and-abuses-of-power-in-the-united-states

https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/3060745_children-s-books-about-ice-deportation-camps-and-abuses-of-power-in-the-united-states-part-2

My $3 monthly membership tier on Ko-Fi helps cover the costs of Underground Bookshelf programming and gets you a free book at the end of each year!

#books #bookbans #reading #literacy #literature #diversity #lgbtq #disability

https://ko-fi.com/lauraundergroundbookshelf/tiers

Calling writers of #webcomics and #comicbooks! I’d like to feature you on Underground Bookshelf.

-General submissions are rolling,
-Comics are welcome in all monthly contests,
-Author Q&As/book release announcements also available

No fees. I run on donations only.

www.underground-bookshelf.com

In the summer, I give away #secondhandbooks to anyone who comes to my booth at community events. This is a way for me to support access to #diverse #literature during a renewed culture of #bookbans

I believe in doing this for free because not everyone can get certain types of books at their #library or purchase #books for themselves.

But I can't afford to do this by myself. Tabling fees can cost anywhere from $50-$300. Even a dollar would help so much!
#bookstodon

https://ko-fi.com/lauraundergroundbookshelf

I host friendly #writingcontests every month! The March theme is #MYSTERY, #CRIME, or #COMEDY!

Submissions can include the following formats:
#flashfiction
#shortstories
#poetry
#comicbook
first chapters
excerpts
creative #memoirs
#essays (related to the above genres)

Submission Timeline:
Submissions Open: March 01
Submissions Close: March 29
Results Announced: Week of March 30

Top submissions are featured on Underground Bookshelf!

Details are at: https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/3030188_march-2026-contest-submissions

This week on Underground Bookshelf:

Reading Resource: Children's Books About ICE, Deportation, and Immigration in the United States
Author Q&A: with B.W. Alan
Short Story: "Winter Wonderland" by Katerina Schafer

https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/

#books #author #reading #shortstories #ice #immigration

Seeking #comicbook, excerpts, #shortstories, illustrated #poetry, and #manga style storytelling to be featured on Underground Bookshelf!

(recent/upcoming #bookreleases and #indieauthor Q&As are also available)

#books #reading #writing #illustrating

https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/

Want a free bookish newsletter to your inbox once a month? The Underground Bookshelf newsletter makes sure you don't miss the previous month of free #shortstories, #poems, bookish #essays, themed #reading resources, #bookrelease announcements, #indieauthor Q&As, and more!

https://forms.gle/nAUWNv8uiBwGrdiS9

If you're looking to support my work as a writer or Underground Bookshelf but aren't ready/able to make a book purchase or donate to the bookshelf, you can read some of my books on WeInk which pays authors with ad revenue. It's one way to support authors without having to spend your own money.

You'll find me there as @LauraWrites
This isn't an ad for WeInk. It's just a way for readers to support my work without spending a penny.

#books #reading #writing #fiction
https://weink.app/

Welcome to the third Monthly Writing Contest of 2026! The theme this month is MYSTERY, CRIME, or COMEDY!

That's right, you can choose from any of the above genres (or blend all three!).

Submissions can include the following formats:
#flashfiction
#shortstories
#poetry
#comicbook
first chapters
excerpts
creative memoirs
essays

Submission Timeline
Open: March 01
Close: March 29
Results Announced: Week of March 30

https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/3030188_march-2026-contest-submissions

#writing #books #mystery #comedy #comics #fiction

#readers what are you most looking for in a #book right now?

Last year, I wrote a small poetry collection based on Acadian/Cajun #folklore as a way to get in touch with my heritage. They are now on Itch at “name your price.” If you like #ghoststories, or slightly #spooky things, the #poems might be for you. #bookstodon #horror https://laura-m-browne-lambert.itch.io/the-call-of-feu-follet