Mahalle Publishing

Mahalle: Graphic Novels about migrants or from migrants

Mahalle is a social enterprise dedicated to publishing stories of migrants and migration experiences in graphic novel format. Through powerful visuals and compelling narratives, Mahalle gives voice to stories of displacement, resilience, and belonging. By collaborating with artists and writers from diverse backgrounds, Mahalle brings migration narratives to life, fostering empathy and understanding.

Our Mission

  • Amplifying Stories: We provide a platform for migrants to share their experiences in visually engaging ways.

  • Bridging Cultures: Our graphic novels create connections between different communities through storytelling.

  • Expanding Perspectives: By documenting migration stories, we challenge stereotypes and inspire new conversations on migration.

  • Sustaining Storytelling: Mahalle operates as a social publishing enterprise, reinvesting profits from book sales into publishing new works. Every book purchase directly supports the creation of the next story, ensuring a continuous cycle of storytelling and representation.

What We Publish

Graphic novels based on real-life migration experiences

  • Illustrated memoirs and testimonies

  • Collaborations between migrant storytellers and artists

Join Us

Are you an artist, writer, or storyteller passionate about migration stories? Get in touch to collaborate on our next project.

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