Sahtu Press

03/22/2026

Something new is brewing. ⭕️

The Writer's Boon — Issue 1 is live. Vongfai updates, Lao community news, a spotlight on illustrator Lanna Souvanny, and a preview of our upcoming workshop at Fresno State.

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The Writer's Boon is here — and here's what that means for you.

02/20/2026

What if the best thing that ever happened to your kids... was a power outage? 🎮⚡

That's exactly where Somjit & Somjai's story begins.

When the screens go dark, two brothers stumble onto something their video games could never give them — mysterious instruments, patient elders, and the sounds of where they come from.

Part adventure. Part love letter to Lao heritage. Beautifully illustrated and now shipping.

📖 $20 — https://sahtu.press/product/p/somjit-somjais-musical-journey

Tag a parent, auntie, uncle, or lola who needs this book on their shelf. 👇

“Somjit & Somjai’s Musical Journey” follows two young brothers as they discover the rich world of traditional Lao music.

02/20/2026

We made some performance updates and other fixes. Please update today. Thank you for your support.

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01/13/2026

🎵 It’s finally here! 🎵

We just unboxed the first copies of our newest children’s book, Somjit & Somjai’s Musical Journey, and it feels incredible to have these in hand.

When the power goes out and the screens go dark, two brothers discover that the most exciting adventures are sometimes found in the sounds of our own heritage. This is a story about family, traditional Lao music, and the magic of "unplugging."

Written by Damdy Chanthavilay Richard and illustrated by Adrianna Ni-Lynn Minor, this is a must-have for every Lao American bookshelf.

Ready to ship today: https://sahtu.press/product/p/somjit-somjais-musical-journey
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01/09/2026

"We don’t just publish your book. We make your book worth publishing."

That’s our philosophy for 2026. We’ve spent the last few weeks reorganizing the warehouse and refining our vision for the year ahead. We aren’t just a press; we’re a home for stories that need to be told.

Read our New Year update to learn about our newest release, what's currently in stock, and how we're helping authors get "submission-ready" this year.

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Happy New Year! The start of a new year usually involves resolutions and fresh starts, and here at Sahtu Press, we’ve taken that to heart. If you’ve visited our site recently, you might have noticed things look a little different. We’ve spent the last few weeks "reorganizing the warehouse&quo

06/22/2025

After careful consideration and reflection on current circumstances, Sahtu Press has made the difficult decision to postpone the release of “Somjit & Somjai’s Musical Journey.”

12/19/2024

As we mark 10 years this year, many of our books, authors and artists are currently on exxhibit at the Laomerica 50: American Laodyssey exhibit in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the Ann Arbor District Library.

Congratulations to the curators Bryan Thao Worra, Bay Aroydee, and the work of LACMichigan, Lao Helping Lao, and Refugee Garden Initiatives. The exhibit goes on until January 12th!

On December 2nd, the Laomerica 50: American Laodyssey debuted at the Ann Arbor District Library in Michigan thanks to Lao Helping Lao, Laotian American Community of Michigan , and Refugee Garden Initatives who helped curator Bryan Thao Worra and Bay Koulabdara to bring the groundbreaking exhi

10/04/2024

Interviewed by Legacies of War along with Bay about the Laomerica 50: Democracy and Diaspora exhibit at the Minneapolis Central Library this summer! Thank you, everybody!

Running now until September 27th at the Minneapolis Central Library, the historic Laomerica 50 Exhibit brings together art, photography, literature, and history to explore how we use our voices in a democracy. Over the past five years, the exhibit organizers gathered archival photographs, visual art...

09/09/2024

Thanks to all of our partners who are helping us to get ready for the inaugural 2024 Nakavi Lao Poet Convention in Minneapolis this weekend!

We look forward to seeing everyone and hearing your poems and ideas as we celebrate so many key anniversaries in our community this year during Year of the Nak. See you soon!

09/01/2024

Be sure to see the exhibit in Minneapolis this month! 27 days left!

The Minneapolis Central Library is hosting Laomerica 50: Democracy and Diaspora, an exhibit that brings together art, photography, literature and history to explore how we use our voices in a democracy. Over the past five years, the exhibit organizers gathered archival photographs, visual art, short films, textiles, rare books, and cultural objects. These items reflect the Lao community’s memories, traditions, dreams, and visions not only in Minnesota but globally. This exhibit is free to the public until September 27 and is suitable for families of all ages.

08/25/2024

An interview with Lao American artist Oura Sananikone of Virginia on his work and creativity. Be sure to see his pieces on display at Laomerica 50: Democracy and Diaspora, including "Isn't Anything" and one of the 6 featured artists of the Looking for Laos and Laomerica video display.

Sahtu Press continues our new interview series with writers and creators across the globe to assist intercultural conversations on what it means to be creating in our modern times, finding our own voices, and reaching towards the outermost limits of our imagination. This month we interviewed the tal

08/21/2024

Up now until September 27th in Minneapolis, where we launched our very first book "A Sticky Mess" 10 years ago. At this exhibit you can see original art, physical and digital work, rare photographs and examples of Lao proverbs and a Lao historical timeline.

You'll also see some spotlights on the work of Cooking with Nana, Sabaidee Buatique, Legacies of War, Krysada Binly Panusith Phounsiri, Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers, Origin Story: A Documentary, and more. Be sure to stop by if you're in downtown Minneapolis! :)

After years of preparation, the Laomerica 50: Democracy and Diaspora exhibit has now opened at the Minneapolis Central Library at the Cargill Gallery as a joint project with the Lao Center of Minnesota and the SEALit Center to help the community reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Lao diaspora.