Who We Are
Ameena Hussein and Sam Perera founded Perera-Hussein Publishing in 2003 to encourage regional authors who will inspire, provoke, and entertain. Since then, they have transformed the literary and publishing scene of Sri Lanka and raised the bar for it to rival larger international markets.
They have an impressive roster of talented authors writing in diverse genres
from novels, to short stories, nonfiction, memoirs and Children’s and Young Adult fiction.
Publishing Imprints
We have four distinct imprints, each catering to unique literary styles
PH Books
For books that tell a story that’s never been told before.
Sailfish
For engaging non-fiction narratives that cover among
other topics – history, politics, and community, that appeal to the discerning reader.
Popsicle Books
An imprint created to encourage young readers, so that kids can see themselves in the stories they read. These books also open windows into other cultures.
Bay Owl Press
Bay Owl Press features a number of genres and complexity of writing in various styles including poetry, memoirs and short stories.
Our Sustainability Initiatives
The company supports environmental initiatives by contributing to tree planting with proceeds from their book sales.