The founder’s imprint

Become a patron

Every poem leaves a mark — but some marks endure longer than others.

The Founder’s Imprint is an invitation to help shape the future of poetry by supporting the creation of finely made books — not mass-produced, but hand-crafted works of art.

Your contribution sustains Ink & Ribbon Press, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization: it funds The LemonLight Prize, and brings exceptional poetry into physical form — books meant to be held, shared, and cherished for decades.

Whether you give $10 or $1,000, you join a small circle of patrons who believe beauty is worth preserving.

Together, we ensure that poetry remains not only read — but remembered.

Your donation helps us:

• Print and bind new fine-edition poetry books.

• Support poets through the $3,000 LemonLight Prize.

• Keep our readings and programs accessible to all.

• Sustain a press dedicated to craft, not convenience.

Ink & Ribbon Press is a registered nonprofit organization. All contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.