Sep 05, 2017 red hen press is an independent, nonprofit press that publishes about twenty books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry every year. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. Oct 27, 2014 when i published my first book boredom busters, i did extensive research into who in canada publishes childrens books. Once in a blue moon, a story comes along that captures hearts and imaginations. Womens, feminist, and lgbtq publishers the office of. Our list is an aesthetically diverse, awardwinning collection of fiction, poetry, and creative non fiction. Most focus in on one or two aspect of non fiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. Harpercollins canada publishes a bestselling and award winning list of fiction, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, cookbooks, and childrens books by the best canadian and international writers. The uproute imprint features the every river poems, artist survival, and spirit of nature series, plus unconventional fiction.
Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Brick books is one of a handful of publishing companies in canada that. Groundwood books 28 publishers in the the directory of fiction publishing companies of canada remove canada filter to see all fiction publishers directory. The work they publish receives good distribution, particularly in academic circles. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Harpercollins canada publishes a bestselling and award winning list of fiction, narrative non fiction, practical non fiction, cookbooks, and childrens books by the best canadian and international writers. Pearson maintained its place as the worlds largest book publisher in 2015, but that doesnt mean the u. By clicking submit i am signing up to receive news about books. Fireflys goal is to bring readers beautifully produced books. Starting in 2000 with four books of poems, their catalogue now boasts a strong number of poets as well as literary fiction and some non fiction mostly centred around the city of toronto.
Selfpublished book awards the writers union of canada. Print books are available throughout north america, europe, parts of asia, and possibly other countries if our distribution partners are interested in carrying your book. Top 700 independent bookstores this database features 740 stores with address, book buyer, owner, event coordinator, phone, fax, email, website, and more. Publishers for information on canadian book publishers and advice on how to. A guide to canadian literary magazines and journals. They actively accept submissions of middle grade fiction and non fiction, but no childrens books. We publish nonfiction books on amazon kindle in the u. Journalist giblers investigative prowess yields a book that uses a chorus of voiceseyewitness accounts of the students and others at the sceneto add depth and clarity to the sept.
Apr 30, 2019 arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 400 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction and nonfiction. Midlist press publishes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books by new and emerging writers and by writers ignored, marginalized, or excluded from publication by commercial publishers. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. Toronto, ontario, canada, m6j 2s1 416 9349900 pgcbooks. These books can all now be purchased in canada through our new distributor, university of toronto press distribution. We have to remember how small the canadian market is, says diane turbide, penguin canada s publishing director. We are proud to publish established and emerging voices for a wide array of canadian readers. The harsh reality of nonfiction writing the globe and mail. Book publishers, best self publishing services in toronto, canada. Durvile publications is a book, e book, audiobook, and podcast publisher located in calgary, alberta. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. We strive to change lives through literature, and are committed to publishing fiction and non fiction books that. Follow each publishers submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, native.
Arktoi books offers literary fiction, poetry and non fiction by lesbian writers. Fiction publishers directory of canada list of fiction. According to booknet canada, canadians are more likely to have read a book in the past year. According to booknet canada, canadians are more likely to have read a book in the past year than their counterparts to the south. Canada as guest of honour at the 2020 frankfurt book fair. Jun 26, 2017 peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction.
Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 300 titles currently in print, which include gender studies, lgbt and multicultural literature, and more. Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over. Were looking for novels, memoir, creative nonfiction, hybrid. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, non fiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. Books children love to read, in english and in french.
This data file features an updated list of the largest indie bookstores that work with authors and buy books from indie publishe. Over the last decade, talon has diversified its literary nonfiction titles to. I pitched for 9 months to most of these publishers and received nibbles of interest. Nonfiction books new star books publisher, vancouver. If you are an expert in a field or have sufficient experience in an area which can be anything from stamp collecting to raising chickens, many publishers will be willing to take on your book. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. Untitled hcc nonfiction by harpercollins publishers canada. Publishers of quality literary fiction and nonfiction. Cbc books publishing 101 series will help writers navigate each step of the book. We publish highquality nonfiction books and learning materials for children and teens, parents, educators, counselors, and others who live and work with young people.
While most publishers focus on fiction or non fiction titles, mansfield press changes this equation by publishing the poetry titles of canadian writers. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. Fiction publishers directory of canada listing 1 to 10 of 28 fiction publishers listed in the canadian publishers directories. I ended up going to my local librarylooking through the non fiction childrens book stacks and pulled out books. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 160 titles currently in print, ranging from fiction and poetry to cultural, gender, and multicultural studies to guidebooks and. Talonbooks publishes work of significant literary andor cultural importance by canadian authors, inviting submissions of drama, criticism, history, cultural studies, and fiction. Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 400 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction and nonfiction. May 12, 2018 the harsh reality of non fiction writing. I have compiled a list of canadian childrens book publishers here as a goto resource for anyone wanted to pitch, query, andor submit a manuscript to a canadian publisher aside. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who demonstrate talent and potential for signifi. Traditional publishers do not require writers to pay to produce their books.
For a lot of serious non fiction, the audience is maybe. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Additionally, freight rates for us customers are now lower. Book publishers in ontario book publishing directory. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. On the lookout for a book publishing house in canada for your. Lets take a hypothetical canadian novel, a book of literary fiction, published in trade paperback i. High quality picture books, juvenile and young adult novels, and nonfiction. Jul 03, 2015 lets take a hypothetical canadian novel, a book of literary fiction, published in trade paperback i.
Established in 2016 to recognize excellence in canadian independent publishing, the whistler independent book awards offers prizes in two categories. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. Then, you will be fully supported through the phases of selfpublishing, from writing to editing, and finally promoting your non fiction book. Whistler independent book awards presented by the writers union of canada. Book launchers writing coaches will help you define yourself and your message. Freehand books was established in 2007 with a simple mandate. Publishers of highquality picture books, fiction and non fiction for children and young adults. Canada s largest publisher and distributor of childrens books. Were a literary canadian publishing house located in the artistic town of stratford that shines a light on diverse stories and new voices. In some respects, the road to publishing nonfiction books is easier to travel than fiction. In its original french, the book won the governor generals literary award for non fiction. With over twentyyears worth of experience in publishing, comorant operate out of toronto and host a successful. The following publishers all focus on publishing non fiction books. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book.
Heinemann is a publisher of professional resources and a provider of educational services for teachers and educators from kindergarten through college. Max pixel there are dozens of childrens book publishers that do not require an agent, which means childrens book authors generally find it easier to break into publishing than those who write adult fiction and nonfiction. Heritage group distribution national distribution to canada s book trade and non traditional retail market. Between the lines publishes nonfiction books in the following subject areas. Canadas largest publisher and distributor of childrens books. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. Publishing firms take calculated financial risks every time they publish a book, investing funds in the editing, marketing and production of a book before the book earns any sales. You own 100% of the content, have total creative control, and keep all the royalties. Canada has a vibrant publishing industry, with many publishers representing all genres of books. A respected publisher of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and literary young adult novels. A guide to canadian literary magazines and journals open to submissions a comprehensive list of canadian publications accepting submissions in fiction, nonfiction and poetry.
We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Publishers group canada distributes to independent and specialty retailers. The national collective voice of englishlanguage canadianowned book. Blue moon publishers, canadian literary fiction and non. Get inspired by this new crop of canadian nonfiction. We strive to change lives through literature, and are committed to publishing fiction and non fiction books. From now till june 1, all books on our website are 25% off. Indie publishing group offers the best services in toronto, canada to make self publishing easy just like book publishers. High quality picture books, juvenile and young adult novels, and non fiction. Bella books is a small publisher of vibrant and irresistible fiction. If you want to selfpublish, either in print or electronic form, do your homework about. In 1977, a young woman steals a duffel bag full of drug money and flees her badnews boyfriend, hitching a ride with a long. Heritage group distribution national distribution to canadas book trade and nontraditional retail market.
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