Albanika Press

What We Publish

Albanika Press develops books across distinct editorial programs, guided by a shared philosophy of restraint, integrity, and long-term relevance.

• Translated literary works bringing historically significant Albanian voices into English

• Illustrated books and series for children centered on empathy, responsibility, and emotional intelligence

• Historically grounded narratives shaped by memory, experience, and ethical reflection

Each program is guided by the belief that books can serve as quiet companions—offering reflection, understanding, and connection rather than instruction or spectacle.

Albanika Press is an independent publishing house committed to producing books that are made slowly, thoughtfully, and with lasting intention. We publish works that invite empathy, preserve cultural memory, and respect the intelligence of their readers—whether young or old.

Our catalog includes literary translation, original illustrated books for children and young adults, and projects that emerge from historical, cultural, and personal narratives. Across all of our publishing programs, we prioritize clarity of voice, artistic integrity, and editorial responsibility over speed or volume.

Publishing Programs & Imprints

Our work is organized under focused imprints that reflect the nature of the books we publish. Together, these imprints represent a shared commitment to publishing as an act of stewardship.

Mesagjeritë Shqiptare

An imprint of Albanika Press

Publishing English-language translations of historically significant Albanian literary works.

Named in revival of the press founded in 1943 by Musine Kokalari and her brothers, Mumtaz and Vesim.

Slim Shady

An imprint of Albanika Press

Publishing original illustrated books and series for children, with a gentle, reflective narrative tone.

Featured Titles

The Story of Slim Shady

A gentle illustrated picture book about empathy, responsibility, and second chances, serving as the foundation of a planned children’s series.

Our Approach

Albanika Press operates as a lean, focused press that values editorial judgment, long-term relationships, and sustainable growth. We reuse infrastructure across titles, collaborate closely with authors and estates, and publish only when a project aligns fully with our standards and values.

We believe that careful publishing is a form of respect—for stories, for readers, and for the cultures from which books emerge.