The Malta Book Festival 2025
When? 5th - 9th November
Where? MFCC, Millenium Stand, Level 1 National Stadium, Ta’ Qali.
Join us at Stand 43.
IHRAM Press publishes up-and-coming voices from all over the world, championing for social-justice through art and activism.
Our anthologies celebrate and uplift creative activists. Each of our contributors contend with their identities in the context of their environments, providing readers with their unique perspectives on issues of human rights.
The Feminine Voice of Malta: An Anthology is currently our only Maltese-exclusive book, including writers like Loranne Vella and Maria Grech Ganado who speak about the profound cultural and linguistic heritage of the island, capturing nuances and emotions that might be lost in translation.
An international micro-press entering the Maltese scene.
Pre-order our striking books
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AMERICA'S SLIDE TOWARDS AUTHORITANISM
€23.20 — NOW €18.50
A folio of American and international writers and artists marshaling forces to offer the response to this dire political moment, which our political leaders, justice system, educational institutions and corporations seem unable or unwilling to do.
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PRESSURED YOUTH
€14.50 — NOW €11
27 writers speak out about political concerns, and prejudices, racial discrimination, and mental health issues from their corner of the world. Through poetry and prose, they cultivate a deeper and diverse understanding of the silent struggles faced by the younger generation, embracing empathy, and inclusivity.
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THE FEMININE VOICE OF MALTA
€14.50 — NOW €11
Including pieces in Maltese in The Feminine Voice of Malta celebrates the profound cultural and linguistic heritage of the island, capturing nuances and emotions that might be lost in translation. This choice honors the authenticity of the authors’ voices, ensuring that their stories resonate with the true depth and meaning intended.
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QUEER VOICES OF THE WORLD
€14.50 — NOW €11
Bringing together authors from Uganda, Mexico, the Philippines, Nigeria, Bangladesh, South Africa and the United States, among others, this timely anthology gives voice to queer people facing a barrage of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and bigotry worldwide.
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IRANIAN WOMEN SPEAK
€23.20 — NOW €18.50
Iranian Women Speak: Voices of Transformation presents brilliant women authors, artists, and humanitarians expressing their fervent hopes for justice and freedom. They express themselves not through violence or despair, but with beauty, sincerity and an honest yearning for freedom, peace and justice in their home country. This book uplifts voices and spreads a crucial message of the struggle for human rights in a time of unrest.
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VOICES OF UKRAINE
€23.20 — NOW €18.50
In this folio, we gather together voices under siege, to show how even in the most horrifying of times, beauty, sincerity and emotional vulnerability can point the way toward a deeper connection with ourselves, and with each other. In the face of this vile onslaught, these Ukrainian writers have opened their hearts and souls to us. They bring the highest form of human creativity to us: the sublime. The combination of a vulnerable pain, and beauty. We have included the work of 23 different Ukrainian creators.
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HER RIGHTS, OUR STORIES
€14.50 — NOW €11
The anthology is a collective call to all stake-holders from the grassroots to the cities of Africa to team up and end injustice and violence against women. A gender-inclusive society is stronger than a gender-biased society. Women have a pivotal role to play in the development of the society and once they are excluded, the result is higher vulnerability and poverty levels which give birth to a frail and crumbling society.
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WOMEN POWER
€14.50 — NOW €11
IHRAM International Fellow 2021 Shashi Kadapa presents: “Narratives on Women’s Issues: Women Power,” with women writers from Papua New Guinea to Ghana to Mauritius to Ghana exploring how women can exercise their power for positive social change.
Pre-order our 2025 Literary Magazines
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THE EVOLVING GAZE
€8.95 — NOW €6.50
The featured authors and artists share raw first-hand experiences and bring a broad spectrum of perspectives to the forefront, challenging traditional notions of masculinity. Drawing from generational and cultural heritage, they embrace progressive ways of thinking and reflect on their forefathers’ experiences to redefine identity and self-expression.
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INVISIBLE CHAINS
€8.95 — NOW €6.50
The authors and artists in Invisible Chains speak volumes, from Iran and Morocco, to the United States and Canada. They reflect on cultural discrimination, financial struggles, and the mental turmoil brought about by forceful migration and contemporary slavery. Through their stories, we rise up and represent those suppressed or oppressed, to foster more inclusive spaces for immigrants and refugees.
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ENDURING VOICES
€8.95 — NOW €6.50
The authors and artists in Enduring Voices capture the reality of living with various medical conditions and types of neurodivergence (whether their own or their loved ones’) with unflinching honesty and vulnerability. They re-affirm autonomy over invisible illnesses or hidden personal struggles and their stories emphasize the resilience required to live through each day.
Pre-order our 2024 Literary Magazines
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RESILIENCE AMIDST DISPLACEMENT
€8.95 — NOW €6.50
Home is a privilege so many of us take for granted. Whether it’s a simple roof over our heads, enclosed walls to shelter our loved ones, or the luxury of a locked door. The authors and artists featured in Resilience Amidst Displacement: Voice of a Refugee bravely share their stories and reflect upon the experiences of others; tales of being torn from home, watching their cities destroyed from afar, navigating unfamiliar cultures, and reconstructing their understanding of home within themselves.
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REFLECTIONS OF FEMININE EMPOWERMENT
€8.95 — NOW €6.50
The pieces featured in this quarter’s magazine explore themes of economic parity, workplace equity, and the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. IHRAM Magazine proudly advocates for peaceful feminism through creativity that sparks dialogue and promotes unity. Through poetry, prose, and visual art, we delve into not only the challenges but also the triumphs of women worldwide, amplifying voices often marginalized and celebrating the resilience found in shared stories.
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CHILDHOOD DREAMS AND ASPIRATIONS
€8.95 — NOW €6.50
A child’s experiences will shape their entire life, from their dreams to their aspirations, all the way into adulthood. The authors and artists featured in Childhood Dreams and Aspirations boldly share their firsthand accounts and reflect upon their youth experience: tales of childhood memories trans- formed into life lessons, challenges faced by teachers, war-affected youths, and advice to our future children.
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HEART, HOPE, AND LAND: INDIGENOUS VOICES
€8.95 — NOW €6.50
Throughout history and across the globe, Indigenous people have faced silenced voices, profound injustices, and forced displacement from their homes and communities. However, they continue to rise; sharing their stories with courage and pride and beautifully threading their ideas of spirituality and mythology into the innate fabric of their narratives. The authors and artists in Indigenous Voices urge us to challenge the past, draw insight from their themes, and carry their knowledge into our present and future.

