To advance cultural and environmental justice, we must DOCUMENT the present and past efforts of those committed to this work. As the nonprofit publishing arm of Americas for Conservation + the Arts, Mandel Vilar Press (MVP) serves as a conduit of cultural exchange. We amplify the rich tapestry of multicultural literature, publishing and translating groundbreaking works on environmental justice, culture, and more. We elevate underrepresented and diverse voices of the Americas for a large English-speaking readership and play a vital role in maintaining a healthy and vibrant democracy.
Partnering with the most important independent book distributor, Consortium Book Sales & Distribution (a division of Ingram Publisher Services), ensures that our impactful publications reach a broad and engaged audience.
In addition to our publishing house, AFC+A supports independent artists through impactful initiatives like our Artivist Market, an online platform showcasing art with messages of environmental and social justice. The Artivist Market offers an opportunity for talented artists at all levels to share their works and promote their messages.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Mandel Vilar Press, a decade of advancing diversity and environmental stewardship through literature. For the past ten years, we’ve been committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering cultural understanding. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on the powerful stories we’ve shared and look forward to continuing our mission of creating impactful change through the written word.
Our Americas for Conservation + the Arts 501c3 (AFC+A) publishing arm, #MandelVilarPress www.mvpress.org is proud to have in its backlist a most relevant and seminal work on immigration reform. The 2019 publication of “Immigration Reform: The Corpse that Would Not Die” by Charles Kamasaki won awards and received much critical acclaim, BUT its significance could not be more momentous and impactful than today.
“It Takes Two to Torah” in its new Trade book Imprint, Fig Tree Books, has won the Independent Press Book Award in the category of Religion—Nonfiction!
“A masterful work… Each story reflects a passion for baseball and a recognition that the sport and its lessons are omnipresent, reflecting, informing and imitating real life… 18 stories, the perfect amount to fill the top and bottom of nine innings.” –Paul Hagen, MLB.com
