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About Us

World Stage Press is a publishing house in Leimert Park dedicated to the creation and proliferation of African-American Literature.

The World Stage Press’ dedication to the community it serves runs deep. It began as a small publishing arm to literary workshops at the historical World Stage Performance Gallery, founded by icons Kamau Daaood and Billy Higgins.

Founders

Hiram Sims

Co-Founder

Conney Williams

Co-Founder

Staff

Emily Anne Evans

Press Manager

Paula Punzalan

Marketing Coordinator

Kimiko White

Booking Manger

Isaac Griffiths

Sales Representative

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