Contemporary voices from Kazakhstan, translated for the world.
A Kazakh–American publishing house bringing the fiction, poetry, and memory of Kazakhstan to English-language readers — in faithful, literary translation.
Explore our books Submit your manuscript
Why these voices matter
Kazakhstan is a land of vast steppe and deep-rooted stories — yet for too long its literature has stayed hidden behind language barriers. Audarma exists to change that: to bring the most vital Kazakh voices into the global conversation, in faithful literary translation. Not slogans or stereotypes — real people, real emotion, a country telling its own story.
How we publish
Contemporary works of genuine literary value, with a strong voice and a real connection to Kazakhstan.
With literary translators and editors in the US and UK — faithful to the original, clear to English readers.
World-class design, released internationally in print, ebook, and audio.
Diverse Voices of Modern Kazakhstan
A growing collection of poetry and prose that offers international readers a deep, nuanced understanding of Kazakh identity, memory, and imagination.
Browse the series on AmazonAre you a writer from Kazakhstan?
We are always reading. If your work carries a distinct voice and a meaningful connection to Kazakhstan — whether you write from the country or the diaspora — we'd like to hear from you.
Submit your manuscript