We specialize in highquality books for children, ages 2 through. Book publishers, best self publishing services in toronto. Literary agents are selective about who they will represent, and it is usually helpful for an author to be referred by people who work in or are familiar with the publishing industry. Pauline books and media is a premier catholic publisher and network of catholic book stores, producing and distributing books, ebooks, smartphone apps, music, movies, and gifts, such as rosaries. Our members and friends include authors, illustrators, performers, librarians, educators, publisherseveryone who loves kids books. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Utp has published over 6,500 books, with well over 3,500 of these still in print. Each year, utp publishes approximately 200 new scholarly, course, reference, and general interest books. James town neighborhood which welcomes school and camp groups as well as families and their children to listen to stories, browse our collection, and choose a. Cozy upbecause our fall titles are here to keep you in your reading nooks through this rainy season. Books for children, young adults, and those young at heart.
If youre looking to market to christmas shoppers, take a look at trends in the book market and learn how to cash in on christmas books. Book publishers in ontario book publishing directory. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. May 07, 2020 to selfpublish a childrens book, start by finding a vanity press that can print a set number of copies of your book and ship them directly to you. There arent as many people around to read manuscripts on spec those works are. Owlkids books is a childrens book publisher based in toronto, canada. Second story press publishes feministinspired books for adults, teens, and children. Books children love to read, in english and in french. It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens book have, i believe, even a more difficult time. Canadas book publishers scramble to cope with the impact of. Childrens book publishers turn to sensitivity readers late last year, novelist keira drake said her publisher was giving away copies of her upcoming youngadult novel, the continent, a fantasy set in a world where two nations have been at war for centuries. Kids can press, a leading canadianowned childrens book publisher, and a. Groundwood books is october 2nd, 2018 groundwood books.
List of canadian childrens book publishers parent club. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of. Canscaip canadian society of childrens authors, illustrators and performers is a membersupported community of creators for kids and teens, founded in 1977. I pitched for 9 months to most of these publishers and received nibbles of interest. Remove canada filter to see all childrens publishers directory. Book publishing in general has changed very significantly in the last few years. Annick press publishes approximately thirty books of fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults per year. Catholic bibles, books about what is spirituality, books and media for catholic children, books for selfhelp such as dealing with depression, selfesteem, time management, and worry. Tundra is canadas oldest childrens book publisher, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017, and. Book publishers, best self publishing services in toronto, canada. The following article provides stepbystep advice on how to tackle the current market if your goal is to publish literature for children. The following list of book distributors and wholesalers features the largest distributors at the top, followed by distributors in alphabetic order scroll down for book distributors in canada and uk. The press has published a long list of notable authors.
Mar 24, 2019 24 publishers accepting picture books no agent required settling in to devour a good book credit. Founded in 1975 and operating from offices in toronto and vancouver, annick press publishes over twentyfive new titles each year. We were one of the first sites to list childrens publishers, and its one of our favorite listings. Choose a division australia canada india united kingdom united states. Founded in 1901, university of toronto press utp is canadas leading scholarly publisher and one of the largest university presses in north america. 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. Cutler established the publishing company in the basement of her home, becoming the first woman to publish childrens books in canada. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. High quality picture books, juvenile and young adult novels, and nonfiction. The national collective voice of englishlanguage canadianowned book publishers.
Childrens book publishers will always have a special place on our site. Canadas largest publisher and distributor of childrens books. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. About orca book publishers orca acknowledges that the area in which we work is occupied by people, ourselves included, who are largely not indigenous to this area.
Canadas book publishers scramble to cope with the impact. The dundurn group is an established midsize canadian publisher comprised of four imprints. University of toronto press book publishing directory. Please send a synopsis and up to 3 sample chapters.
Our mission is to discover and market unknown christianbased authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word. Publishes franklin the turtle series and books about elliot moose. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. Publishers group canada represents over independent publishers, who together are publishing some of the most topical innovative, literary and awardwinning books available today. Annick press is a committed canadian publisher of childrens fiction spanning all age and culture groups. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. Cutler established the publishing company in the basement of her home, becoming the first woman to publish children s books in canada. When i published my first book boredom busters, i did extensive research into who in canada publishes childrens books. Located in kanata, ontario, another chapter publishing produces childrens picture.
Top 100 canadian book bloggers and websites in 2020. 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. Since 2008, the book bank has operated a beautiful storefront space located in the regent parkst. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. Founded in 1901, university of toronto press utp is canadas leading academic publisher and one of the largest university presses in north america. Our library is available to visitors by either calling 416. Harcourt childrens books publisher contact information. You are on the canadian site and prices shown are in canadian dollars. Nonprofit publisher in the humanities and social sciences since 2005, best known for books in. This holds true for juveniles of all ages, from birth to young adult.
The childrens book bank provides free books and literacy support to children living in highneeds neighborhoods across toronto. Childrens publishers directory of canada list of childrens. The canadian childrens book centre ccbc is a national, notforprofit organization. Founded in 1901, university of toronto press utp is canada s leading scholarly publisher and one of the largest university presses in north america. Mar 16, 2020 canadas book publishers scramble to cope with the impact of coronavirus. Regional collections canadian childrens book centre. With over a dozen different ways to narrow your search you can find the right publisher for your book, fast. You do not need to include illustrations if you are not a professional illustrator. Find a publisher our covid19 response become a member. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. Indie publishing group offers the best services in toronto, canada to make self publishing easy just like book publishers. When considering gifts for the people you love, and for those you barely know, you cant go wrong with a book. Mar, 2020 canscaip canadian society of childrens authors, illustrators and performers is a membersupported community of creators for kids and teens, founded in 1977. Toronto two canadian publishers have been named finalists for this.
Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Pediatrician kent abner received the package on a beautiful april morning. Tundra books is the oldest childrens book publisher in canada tundra books was founded in 1967 by may cutler, a montrealbased writer and editor. As a christian publisher, we understand that your labor is more than a book. A second editorial office was opened in vancouver by colleen macmillan in 1999. Caroline, i was fortunate enough to hear you speak on the panel in november at canscaip in toronto im working on many manuscripts right. See more ideas about childrens book publishers, book publishing and. Alternatively, choose a printondemand service, which will print 1 copy every time a book is ordered and charge you per printing. Annick press is a canadian book publishing company that was founded in toronto, ontario in 1975 by anne millyard and rick wilks. The torontobased company publishes over 110 titles a month in 31. Nimbus publishing atlantic canadas largest publisher of books east of toronto. Childrens publishers directory of canada list of children. Inside was a cheap trinket, a golden egg that could be. Groundwood books is an independent canadian childrens publisher based in toronto.
Nonfiction, novels, picture books, and craft books. May 06, 2010 aiming to get that first book published. Tundra books is the oldest children s book publisher in canada tundra books was founded in 1967 by may cutler, a montrealbased writer and editor. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. Oct 27, 2014 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 list of canadian childrens book publishers. The canadian childrens book centres toronto office houses a reference collection of almost every canadian childrens book published since 1976. If youve written a childrens book, youre probably eager to get it published. For orders outside north america, please contact us. 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 list of canadian childrens book publishers. At owlkids books in toronto, publisher karen boersma said the bigger question will be whether publishers decide that they are not going to go at. Canadas book publishers scramble to cope with the impact of coronavirus. Anansi and groundwood books are distributed to the book trade in canada by university of toronto press distribution and in the u. Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u.
All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. There are now fewer publishers and they have fewer employees. Canadian orders university of toronto press 5201 dufferin street toronto, ontario m3h 5t8. Childrens publishers directory of canada listing 1 to 10 of 46 childrens publishers listed in the canadian publishers directories page 1 of 5 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of canada that are listed under childrens publishers. Aiming to get that first book published the star toronto star. Groundwood books is an independent canadian publisher of beautiful and thoughtprovoking books for children.
With childrens book layout and self publishing services available in toronto, canada and beyond. Aiming to get that first book published toronto star. Annick press has a reputation for producing high quality books for ages 016 that crackle with originality and become a passageway to new. Raincoast books offers fullservice sales, marketing and logistics for publishers needing canadian book distribution.