May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Follow each publishers submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations. Top 35 childrens book publishers in 2020 rafal reyzer. A list of canadian childrens publishers currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts and artwork. Tundra is canadas oldest childrens book publisher, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017, and is renowned across north america and the world for its.
Durvile publications is a book, ebook, audiobook, and podcast publisher located in calgary, alberta. Founded in 1982, orca book publishers is an independently owned canadian childrens book publisher. Lisa gardner unites three of her most beloved characters in a twisty new thriller. I have compiled a list of canadian children s book publishers here as a goto resource for anyone wanted to pitch, query, andor submit a manuscript to a canadian publisher list of canadian children s book publishers. 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. We look for stories that feature diverse, strong female characters and explore themes of social justice, human rights, equality, and ability issues. This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. Thankfully, there are still a few childrens book publishers who are happy to wade through the slush pile, that teetering tower of manuscripts we imagine fill up a. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. Oct 27, 2014 when i published my first book boredom busters, i did extensive research into who in canada publishes childrens books. In spite of the public health crisis that continues to wreak havoc across the globe, the childrens book council and every child a reader quickly took action to adapt the annual weeklong event.
Theres a book on our shelves for every reader, and we relish the opportunity to publish across every category and interest with the. Groundwood books is october 2nd, 2018 groundwood books. Childrens publishers directory of canada list of children. Red deer press all canadian publishing for children and. The penguin publishing group is the proud publisher of great writers and gifted storytellers, beloved books and eminent works. Our innovative, awardwinning titles are wellknown for combining information with entertainment, making them favorites of kids, parents, teachers, and librarians alike. Canadas largest publisher and distributor of childrens books. Applies to economy shipping in the us and standard shipping in canada.
Founded in 1975 and operating from offices in toronto and vancouver, annick press publishes over twentyfive new titles each year. We enlist publishing talent from across canada, publish to the national and international markets, and continually strive to. Book publishers in british columbia book publishing directory. Owlkids books is dedicated to encouraging a lifelong love of reading.
Note that due to covid19, shipping companies are currently experiencing delays that will affect our normal shipping. Coloring book printing coloring book publishers bookbaby. Scholastic canada is publisher of recreational reading material for children and young adults. Awardwinning childrens books, cds and gifts barefoot books. Get started with an online quote or call 18779616878 to talk to a bookbaby publishing specialist today. Canada s largest publisher and distributor of children s books. By clicking submit i am signing up to receive news about books, authors, and more from penguin. Childrens publishers directory of canada list of childrens.
When i published my first book boredom busters, i did extensive research into who in canada publishes children s books. Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u. The uproute imprint features the every river poems, artist survival, and spirit of nature series, plus unconventional fiction. The society of childrens book writers and illustrators was founded to help people navigate a career in childrens books. There s a book on our shelves for every reader, and we relish the opportunity to publish across every category and interest with the. They have good distribution in canada and on the west coast. Second story press publishes feministinspired books for adults, teens, and children. The best source for publishers and childrens publishing in canada is the canadian childrens book centre and their publishers sites link page. When i published my first book boredom busters, i did extensive research into who in canada publishes childrens books. Book publishers in british columbia book publishing. Owlkids books is a childrens book publisher based in toronto, canada. Annick press is a committed canadian publisher of childrens fiction spanning all age and culture groups. Mar 24, 2019 24 publishers accepting picture books no agent required settling in to devour a good book credit.
If youve written a children s book and want to get it published, you have a few options. Childrens publishing companies of canada publishersglobals list of canadian publishing houses that publish childrens books, ebooks, magazines. Welcome to the home of bloomsbury childrens books, general interest publishers of quality childrens books for readers of all ages. Listing 1 to 10 of 47 children publishers listed in the directory of canadian publishers nelson education.
High quality picture books, juvenile and young adult novels, and nonfiction. A growing list of over 100 we are still building our book list. The best source for publishers and children s publishing in canada is the canadian children s book centre and their publishers sites link page. Founded in 1982, orca book publishers is an independently owned canadian children s book publisher. Baker, kevin omalley, carrie jones, simone elkeles, and julianne moore. Starting out as an affiliate of red deer college, the publishing house soon evolved as an independent publisher of childrens titles by 1985. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate children s book publisher childrens book publishers. If you are a publisher, click here, to list with us. We publish high quality picture, chapter, activity, and nonfiction books for children ages 2. Over the past couple of decades, theyve published several fiction titles for kids and young adults.
By clicking submit i am signing up to receive news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. More than 10,000 books are published each year in canada. According to booknet canada, canadians are more likely to have read a book in the past year than their counterparts to the south. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. They have won the jim douglas publisher of the year award from the association of book publishers of british columbia, and they have been a finalist for small press publisher of the year awarded by the canadian booksellers association five times. 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. Groundwood books is an independent canadian publisher of beautiful and thoughtprovoking books for children. They are well represented both locally and internationally. I know of at least 2 publishers on that page who are no longer in business. With over 500 titles in print and more than 65 new titles a year, orca publishes awardwinning, bestselling books in a number of genres, including baby board books. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. The atlantic publishers marketing association is an industry support organization representing book publishers located in atlantic canada.
Jul 21, 2010 updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. 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. This is a canadianowned children s book publisher, which belongs to corus entertainment. 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. Its one of the biggest publishing companies of its kind with many widely known brands such as franklin the turtle or citizen kid under its roof. List of canadian childrens book publishers parent club. Most publishing houses are inundated with unsolicited manuscripts on a regular basis, so.
We live and work within the traditional territories of the lkwungen esquimalt and songhees, malahat, pacheedaht, scianew, tsouke and wsanec pauquachin, tsartlip, tsawout. Page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Barefoot books creates carefully crafted childrens books, childrens cds and childrens gifts that spark imagination, exploration, and creativity. Annick press has a reputation for producing high quality books for ages 016.
Our lists include award winners princess academ y and gone wild, and favorite authors such as sarah j. As a christian publisher, we understand that your labor is more than a book. Remove canada filter to see all childrens publishers directory. Our authors and illustrators are highly acclaimed both in canada and. We are proud to publish established and emerging voices for a wide array of canadian readers. The ghost collector selected as hackmatack childrens choice book award finalist. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Most canadian childrens publishers are small and rely heavily on. Canada has a vibrant publishing industry, with many publishers representing all genres of books. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish children s book.
Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. Red deer press is one of the leading canadian publishers of childrens fiction. Updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. Briefly, the canadian childrens book publishing scene is quite different from that in the u. Groundwood books is an independent canadian childrens publisher based in toronto.
Canadian publishers call for reform in the face of broken legal framework. 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. The publishers in atlantic canada believe a vigorous atlanticownedandcontrolled book publishing industry is essential to the economic, cultural, educational and social life of atlantic canada. Canada as guest of honour at the 2020 frankfurt book fair. Books children love to read, in english and in french. See more ideas about childrens book publishers, book. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christianbased authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word. As coloring book publishers, we have professionals who can help you create a unique and attractive design for your custom coloring book.
The biggest canadian publisher of childrens books, kids can press accepts manuscripts from canadians, but not from children or teenagers. 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. Thankfully, there are still a few childrens book publishers who are happy to wade through the slush pile, that teetering tower of. Durvile publications is a book, e book, audiobook, and podcast publisher located in calgary, alberta. At penguin, we believe that literature can fuel the imagination and guide the soul. 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. Red deer press produces creative and contemporary books by enlisting a balance of established and emerging authors and illustrators guided by a production team of expert editors, designers and production personnel. We specialize in highquality books for children, ages 2 through. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan.