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University of Utah Press | The Americas’ First Sermons

A must-read for anyone interested in Mesoamerica, Indigenous studies, linguistics, or early colonial history.
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This groundbreaking volume presents the first-ever English publication of the earliest surviving Christian sermons from the Americas, composed in 1540 by Fray Bernardino de SahagΓΊn and his Nahua students at the Colegio de Santa Cruz in Tlatelolco.

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Excited to share The Americas’ First Sermons, now available from University of Utah Press!

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Head over to Benchmark books on Thursday to see Kerry Bate. If you want to read more about his book, read our blog post "A Conversation iwth Kerry William Bate." lnkd.in/gvVq6JqN
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This Black History Month, we honor the powerful legacy of Black communities in Utah, stories of resilience, creativity, scholarship, and leadership that continue to shape the state in meaningful ways.
#BlackHistoryMonth #UtahHistory #BlackHistoryInUtah #UofUPress #ReadBlackHistory

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Poets! Do you have an unpublished poetry manuscript ready to meet the world?

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University of Utah Press | Agha Shahid Ali Prize in Poetry

Submit it to the Agha Shahid Ali Prize in Poetry, now accepting entries. The selected manuscript receives publication with the University of Utah Press and $1000!

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University of Utah Press | Talking to the Rain

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Perfect for readers fascinated by archaeology, Indigenous rock art, Southwest history, and the powerful relationships between humans and their environments.

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In this visually stunning volume, Schaafsma guides readers through the petroglyphs and rock paintings in the lower Chihuahuan Desert. Gohier’s exceptional color photography brings these desert cultural landscapes vividly to life.

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New Book Release!

We’re thrilled to announce the publication of Talking to the Rain: Paintings and Carvings on Stone in Chihuahuan Desert Landscapes by renowned rock art scholar Polly Schaafsma, featuring breathtaking photography by FranΓ§ois Gohier.

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University of Utah Press | The Saga of Lucien L. Nunn and Deep Springs College

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New semester, new way of learning!

The Saga of Lucien L. Nunn & Deep Springs College by L. Jackson Newell is now available!

Discover the remarkable story of L.L. Nunnβ€”an innovator who founded one of the most unique and intellectually daring colleges in America: Deep Springs College.

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University of Utah Press | When the Earth Was New

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New Release!

When the Earth Was New by Alex K. Ruuska explores oral traditions, reshaping our understanding of the Great Basin’s past.

Discover how Indigenous knowledge converges with archaeology, geology & history.

#NewBook #GreatBasin #IndigenousKnowledge #Anthropology

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Our Spring/Summer 2026 Catalog is here!

Explore a fresh collection of thought-provoking and scholarly books from the University of Utah Press.

Check out the full catalog via the link in the comments.

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Heads up! Our offices are closed until January 5, but online orders are still open. Use WINTER35 on our website for 35% off all books on sale through December 31!

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Use code WINTER35 on our website www.uofupress.com to receive 35% off ALL our titles including our excellent poetry series Agha Shahid Ali Prize in Poetry!

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University of Utah Press | Tracks in Deep Time

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Andrew Milner rightfully deserves this award. Want to read more about St George Dinosaur Discovery Site /Washington County, UT (Natural History) and Milner's work? Check out his book! (Link in the comments.) www.abc4.com/video/st-geo...

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Now available! _The Life and Times of John Steele: Mormon Kingdom Builder_. This guy did it all. Help build Las Vegas? Sure! Get into mystical healing? Why not? Explore what is now Zion National Park and try to build a utopia! He's there.

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Estate Sale - Dan Murphy Praise for Estate Sale β€œEarly in Dan Murphy’s elegiac debut,Β Estate Sale,Β the poet writes: β€˜There is only so much sweetness/in this world. I kiss and kiss and it’s gone. β€˜Haunted by the inevitable gri...

Today's the 5-month anniversary of the release of ESTATE SALE by @uofupress.bsky.social & while it had a kind of soft launch over the lazy summer, I'm pleased w the response this fall. If yr interested, here's a list of places where you can find a copy: dmurphy.online/estate-sale/ #writingcommunity

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Have someone in your life who loves history? Check out our history titles on our website www.uofupress.com and save 35% off when you use WINTER35 at checkout!

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Our winter sale continues! Use code WINTER35 to receive 35% off on books you order through our website www.uofupress.com. Have a traveler in your life? Check out these exciting books!

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Turkeys & Church Gently, they print their trinities in last night's snow

Read Dan Murphy's poem, "Turkeys & Church" featured on Poetry Daily on Thanksgiving!

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Winter Sale is Here!

Celebrate the season with usβ€”just in time for Black Friday. Enjoy 35% off every title, including forthcoming releases you’ve been waiting for. Use code WINTER35 on our website.

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UP Week 2025 Blog Tour, What does your press do to Team UP?

UP Week 2025 Blog Tour, What does your press do to Team UP?

In today’s #UPWeek blog tour, university presses consider *what* they do to #TeamUP. Building relationships & engaging in activities with their authors, campuses, academic libraries & other university presses play an important role. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qH5cJV

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See our #TeamUP submission here: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vjj9e...

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#upweek 2025 celebrates the essential work of university presses to amplify scholarship & ideas. This UP Week Gallery highlights how @Aupresses #TeamUP to explore, engage, and promote the latest ideas.

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