Founding: Graywolf Press was founded in 1974 in Port Townsend, Washington, by Scott Walker.
Mission: It is a leading independent and nonprofit publisher dedicated to discovering and energetically publishing contemporary American and international literature, including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
Nonprofit Status: Graywolf incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1984 and moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1985, later relocating to Minneapolis.
Accolades: The press’s authors and books have received significant national and international recognition, including the Nobel Prize for Literature, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Booker Prize.
Publications: Graywolf publishes 30–35 books each year by authors at all stages of their careers, from the United States and around the world, aiming to ensure that diverse voices are heard in a crowded marketplace.