PROA Publications

Finu’ Chamorro for Beginners  offers comprehensive and practical lessons and language drills for anyone interested in becoming more confident and proficient in speaking the Chamorro language. Students of all levels will enjoy its easy-to-follow lesson plans on pronouns, sentence structure, verbs, and vocabulary. Content and lessons go beyond language and orthography rules to present the learner with insight into the Chamorro people’s rich traditions.

A Marianas Mosaic features authors in and of the Mariana Islands writing in voices that range from scholarly to poetic about the social, political, and cultural dynamics unfolding across the archipelago. This mosaic of perspectives touches on topics pertinent to contemporary island life including traditional healing, family trauma, sovereignty movements, local clothing brands, multimedia advocacy, spirituality, and more. This collection illuminates the complexity and beauty of the region and provides a deeper understanding of Marianas history and experiences.




GUMA' Remetaw | House of the Seafarer is an annual literary journal aimed at highlighting the great work of The Marianas from poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction to visual art and design. Our goal is simple: promote the remarkable voices of our islands on the global stage through our sense of agency, cultural identity, and stewardship. We look forward to preserving this history and the arts across our archipelago throughout the vast Pacific.


PROA Publications, established in 2022, seeks to provide publishing opportunities throughout the region by expanding accessibility and knowledge about Micronesia through high-quality publications in partnership with the University of Guam Press and the Northern Marianas College.