Neem Tree Press to become Unbound imprint

Crowdfunding publisher Unbound has announced the acquisition of award-winning independent publisher Neem Tree Press. 

Neem Tree Press will become an imprint of Unbound and its chief executive, Archna Sharma, will take a seat on Unbound’s board of directors. She will continue to commission for Neem Tree Press in the US, where she is based.  

Founded in 2017, Neem Tree Press publishes primarily fiction and young adult titles. It was shortlisted for the IPG’s Diversity and Inclusivity Award in 2023.  

Several of its titles have won or been shortlisted for awards, including Belly Woman by Benjamin Black, which won the Moore Prize for human rights writing earlier this year. The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon by Safinah Danish Elahi is currently shortlisted for the Asian Prize for Fiction 2024. While The Djinn’s Apple by Djamila Morani was awarded an English PEN Translates grant in 2021. 

Unbound’s c.e.o Wil Harris, said: “We have been great admirers of the work that the team at Neem Tree Press have been doing since their launch onto the literary scene in 2017.” 

He added: “Their mission to publish diverse and provocative stories ties in brilliantly with Unbound’s commitment to highlight unexpected and unique titles. I look forward to working with Archna and the team to continue to deliver on that promise, across both our inspiring brands.” 

Sharma said: “Neem Tree Press is thrilled to join forces with Unbound in a partnership that aligns perfectly with our core mission of fostering creativity and representation.” 

She added: “Unbound’s resources and scale present exciting new opportunities for us, while showcasing our authors and their stories to a new, active community. There has been a true meeting of minds between us all, and we look forward to working closely with Wil Harris, John Mitchinson and the stellar team at Unbound.” 

Neem Tree Press titles will launch on Unbound from September onwards.