Interlink Publishing House and launching an initiative to promote marginalized voices
The independent American publishing house “Interlink”, which was founded in 1987 in Northampton, Massachusetts, and which is distinguished by being owned by a Palestinian-American family, announced the transfer of its ownership from its founders to the next generation of the family, and the launch of a non-profit literary foundation. It aims to support writers from marginalized areas who are exposed to censorship.
Roots and foundation\\\\The company was established in 1987, and is an independent publishing house focused on publishing works of translated literature, history, politics, cooking, and children’s books from around the world. It is distinguished by the fact that it is owned by a Palestinian-American family, which gave it a special perspective on Middle Eastern topics, Palestinian culture, and the translation of literature into English. Among its specialties are: world literature, cookbooks, children’s books, translated literature, and history of the Middle East and the world.
Vision and Mission\\\\The house seeks to “change the way people think about the world” by presenting multiple viewpoints and under-represented cultures; She also believes that publishing is not just a trade, but rather a tool of resistance against cultural exclusion and historical copying.
Main Event: Transfer of Ownership
In July 2024, the company’s founders, Michelle and Ruth Moshbeck, announced the transfer of ownership of Interlink to their daughters and son-in-law, and they stated that their mission would not change: “We believe in amplifying voices that are often excluded from the mainstream.”
