Allele Books
Every variant tells a story
Allele Books publishes authoritative works where scientific rigor meets compelling narrative. We bring readers the stories behind discoveries and the discoveries within stories.
Our First Title
Forthcoming 2026
Espanol
English
Portugues
Why My Sister? · ¿Por Que Mi Hermana? · Por Que a Minha Irmã?
Launching in 2026 in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, reaching over 95% of the Western Hemisphere's population in their native language. This is not a book with translations to follow. It is a book that was always meant to belong to the entire hemisphere at once.
There is an image in this book that will not let go. Paty, the younger sister, sitting on the edge of her bed at five in the morning in her freshly pressed school uniform, refusing to lie down so as not to wrinkle it. Chelo watches from the doorway and says nothing. She knows, without yet knowing that she knows, that something in her sister is breaking in a way no doctor in Torreon will be able to repair.
Consuelo Walss-Bass spent an entire scientific career finding the language to name what she saw that morning. And then she wrote this book.
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Coming to the German-speaking world
Shortly after the Western Hemisphere editions' debut in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Allele Books will bring Warum Meine Schwester? to readers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: the largest book market in the European Union. The German edition carries this memoir to over 100 million native speakers as part of a broader ambition: to establish Why My Sister? as a landmark in the global struggle for mental health awareness and against the stigma that has silenced families like Chelo's for generations.
What We Publish
Scientific Memoirs
Researchers and clinicians sharing their journeys through discovery, failure, and breakthrough. These are the human stories that scientific papers cannot tell.
Evidence-Based Personal Development
Practical guidance grounded in research, not trends. Books that translate scientific findings into actionable insights for living better.
Accessible Science
Complex discoveries made clear without sacrificing depth. For curious readers who want to understand how science shapes our world.
Narrative Nonfiction
True stories grounded in scientific understanding. Personal journeys that illuminate the human dimensions of research and discovery.
Textbooks and Professional References
Foundational works for students and practitioners. Rigorous, current, and built on decades of expertise.
Why Allele Books?
Global Reach
Through Genomic Press, our titles receive unprecedented media visibility. Our sister journals have generated coverage in The New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and over 4,000 news stories across 35 languages. Your book deserves the same attention.
Editorial Excellence
We invest in your manuscript. Our authors work with professional editors through multiple revision rounds. We prioritize quality and craft over speed to market. Your story matters, and we treat it accordingly.
Submit Your Manuscript
Who Should Submit
Scientists, clinicians, researchers, and science writers with stories to tell. Whether you have a completed manuscript or an idea taking shape, we want to hear from you.
We seek manuscripts that transform scientific knowledge into narratives that resonate.
What We Offer
- Dedicated editorial partnership with professional editors
- Multiple revision rounds to refine your work
- 30% royalties, double the industry standard of 15%
- Global distribution through bookstores and online retailers
- Marketing support through established media channels
Forthcoming
We have titles in various stages of development, from signed contracts to final discussions. These works explore the boundaries where personal experience meets scientific inquiry, weaving together stories of resilience, discovery, and the human side of science.
Title announcements coming soon
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