At Wayfarer Magazine, we believe poetry is the language of the earth, a force that, like rivers through wild places, can change the shape of the world. We publish poets, writers, and renegades who stand outside of mainstream culture—voices fierce and unyielding, whose work might withstand the scrutiny of crows and coyotes, the crepuscular and the queer-at-heart.
Today, we face a world where fundamental rights and freedoms are under attack, and our mission has evolved to meet this urgent reality. With defiance and clarity, we stand against forces of oppression, using words as instruments of resistance. Through initiatives like Voices of Defiance: A Series of Protest Poetry, we seek to amplify voices that challenge bigotry, fascism, racism, and the suppression of marginalized communities.
Our books and publications are not just art, but acts of resilience and resistance—a map and compass for all who navigate wild terrain in the fight for justice. Wayfarer Books is more than a publisher; it is a community of storytellers, activists, and wayfarers, united in the belief that words can illuminate darkness, provoke change, and demand accountability from systems of power.
We welcome all who are willing to speak out, to challenge, and to celebrate humanity in all its diversity. Together, through the power of poetry and prose, we create a resilient voice that refuses to be silenced.
With Deep Gratitude
— The Wayfarers Group
