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Welcome to Palm leaf press
At Palm leaf press, we believe that knowledge is not confined to ivory towers or elite circles—it thrives in the streets, fields, factories, and homes of everyday life. We are a radical open-access press dedicated to amplifying voices from the margins, centering struggles for justice, and reimagining futures rooted in equity for South Asia and beyond.
Our publications challenge the boundaries between academia and activism, theory and practice. Here, you’ll find works that dare to ask: Whose stories are silenced? Whose labor is erased? Whose wisdom is dismissed? From critical caste histories and feminist pedagogies to vernacular archives of working-class movements, we uplift narratives that confront the hierarchies of caste, class, and gender.
Why Open Access?
Knowledge is a shared commons, not a commodity. By publishing openly and freely, we break the chains of exclusion that lock vital ideas behind paywalls and privilege. Our works are crafted not just for scholars, but for organizers, artists, students, and communities—especially those who navigate worlds beyond English. Through translations, primary sources, and multimedia, we bridge the gap between grassroots knowledge and global conversations.
Join Us in This Journey
Explore our growing library of books, pamphlets, and resources. Engage with radical thinkers, grassroots researchers, and unsung storytellers. Whether you are a reader, writer, or collaborator, you are part of a collective effort to democratize knowledge and ignite transformation.
The margins are not a periphery—they are the heart of revolution.
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