They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers. 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. I ended up going to my local librarylooking through the nonfiction childrens. Years of books founded in 1988, ronsdale press is a literary publisher of innovative and insightful books. Children s publishers directory of canada listing 1 to 10 of 46 children s 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 children s publishers. We are proud members of the literary press group of canada and the ontario book.
Canada s largest publisher and distributor of children s books. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to get their. The canada book fund cbf ensures access to a diverse range of canadianauthored books nationally and internationally, by fostering a strong book industry that publishes and markets canadianauthored books. Pajama press is a small literary press with big ideas. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. Information is subject to change so check the publications websites for updated guidelines before you submit. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christianbased authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word. Austin macauley publishers usa specializes in childrens book publishing. Briefly, the canadian childrens book publishing scene is quite different from that in the u. Childrens publishers are taking control by developing new intellectual property and retaining. Baker, kevin omalley, carrie jones, simone elkeles, and julianne. Annick press has a reputation for producing high quality books for ages 016.
Our lists include award winners princess academy and. Literary agents for childrens books find all childrens book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Ya book agents, mg book agents, chapter book agents, and picture book agents. While they have a strong roster of authors, the company is always looking for talented writers of fiction with strong plot lines, powerful narrative voice, and memorable characters. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 childrens. You can self publish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. Canadian childrens book author jean little, internationally recognized for her novels featuring characters who realistically deal with adversity, died on april 6 at hospice wellington in guelph. We are proud to publish established and emerging voices for a wide array of canadian readers.
Our authors and illustrators are highly acclaimed both in canada and. 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. Briefly, the canadian childrens book publishing scene is quite different from. Theyve won five big literary awards in the last five years, and have a great track record of introducing new titles. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. This holds true for juveniles of all ages, from birth to young adult. Canadas largest publisher and distributor of childrens books.
There are approximately thirty agents in canada and, because there are so few, it can be difficult. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi.
Apr 30, 2019 coffee house press is an independent book publisher and arts nonprofit based in minneapolis, mn. Owlkids books is dedicated to encouraging a lifelong love of reading. We publish fiction, poetry, regional history, biography and autobiography, children s books, and books of ideas about canada. Discover how to polish your manuscript, find agents, submit to publishers, and even selfpublish a childrens book. News about new and upcoming books, book category features, galleys to grab, onsale calendars. As a christian publisher, we understand that your labor is more than a book. Here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. The beginning of childrens book publishing in canada canadian.
List of canadian childrens book publishers if you are interested in. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. Learn the correct word count for novels and childrens books here. Publishing more than 50 books each year four of which are poetry, house anansi is one of the leading book publishing companies in canada. Guidelines for applicants of the support for publishers. We publish fiction, poetry, regional history, biography and autobiography, childrens books, and books.
By focusing your search on reading material from these five categories you can feel confident selecting great nonfiction titles and. Nov 04, 2019 our literary agency database includes all publishing agents for childrens literature representing all genres. Our lists include award winners princess academ y and gone wild, and favorite authors such as sarah j. Canada has a vibrant publishing industry, with many publishers representing all genres of books. We publish high quality picture, chapter, activity, and nonfiction books for children ages 2. Theyve won five big literary awards in the last five years, and have a great track.
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. Bedazzled ink is dedicated to literary fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books that celebrate the unique and underrepresented voices of women and books about women. Frontenacs mandate is to publish as wide a range of poetic expression, from as varied and diverse a group of poets, as we can find. Literary book publishers book publishing directory. We enlist publishing talent from across canada, publish to the national and international markets, and continually strive to. This site uses cookies and by continuing to browse it you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Welcome to the home of bloomsbury childrens books, general interest publishers of quality childrens books for readers of all ages. Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad. The biggest canadian publisher of children s books, kids can press accepts manuscripts from canadians, but not from children or teenagers. And a girl who knows all about both is the coolest.
Formac publishing company is a literary publisher with a focus on canadas maritime provinces, and books from maritime canadian authors. Great agents looking for childrens books now find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Our authors and illustrators are highly acclaimed both in canada and internationally, and our books are loved by children around the world. We accept unsolicited manuscripts and submissions from new writers, with or without an agent.
Our books usually fall into one or more of these categories. Breakwater books publishes canadian literary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and childrens books. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. By clicking submit i am signing up to receive news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. According to booknet canada, canadians are more likely to have read a book in the past year than. A guide to canadian literary magazines and journals open.
Founded in the summer of 2015 by authorjournalist michael hingston and designer natalie olsen as a means of finding out just how far an untested idea could be taken. Best childrens publishers of the year 2020 shortlist bop bologna prize. While we publish books by authors from across the country, our mandate includes a. Shop from a range of bestselling titles to improve your knowledge at. Many writers believe they must have a literary agent in order to get published, but this is not always the case. Chronicle books is an independent publisher offering bestselling books, children s books, stationery, and gifts. 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. Literary agents association of canadian publishers.
Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u. New from new york times bestselling author ginger zee. Doubleday publishing group is part of random house. When i published my first book boredom busters, i did extensive research into who in canada publishes childrens books.
I pitched for 9 months to most of these publishers and received nibbles of interest. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. The biggest canadian publisher of childrens books, kids can press accepts. Sell your work on or buy the books you need immediately. Unlike other literary agency directories, our database is comprehensive, uptodate, and easytouse. 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. Primarily a poetry press, frontenac also publishes books of literary. Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens. Formac publishing company is a literary publisher with a focus on canada s maritime provinces, and books from maritime canadian authors. Canadas book publishers scramble to cope with the impact. Locally, nationally and internationally, nimbus is best known and widely recognized as the premier publisher of books about atlantic canada.
Jul 19, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. List of canadian childrens book publishers parent club. Red deer press all canadian publishing for children and. Search publishers association of canadian publishers. Sep 05, 2017 11 literary fiction publishers accepting unagented manuscripts. Books children love to read, in english and in french. Unless you yourself are an illustrator, do not send illustrations with a manuscript. 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. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Laurie abkemeier defiore and company, josh adams adams literary, and miriam altshuler miriam altshuler literary agency. High quality picture books, juvenile and young adult novels, and nonfiction.
We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. Publishers our member publishers reflect the breadth and quality of albertas book publishing community. Most canadian childrens publishers are small and rely heavily on. In this post, ive collected recently shared agent spotlights with literary agents who are accepting middle grade or mg. Canada as guest of honour at the 2020 frankfurt book fair. Find picture book literary agents open to submissions in this post. They do not publish children s literature or genre works such as romance, westerns, or science fiction. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish.
Livia stoia literary agency formerly known as sun literary agency was founded in 2003 and gathered over the years a strong representation list of publishers, literary agencies and individual authors from. Oct 27, 2014 when i published my first book boredom busters, i did extensive research into who in canada publishes childrens books. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. In order to have a book published at doubleday publishing, an author will need to secure a literary agent. Canadas book publishers scramble to cope with the impact of coronavirus.
Childrens books publishers usa austin macauley publishers. Harpercollins canada publishes a bestselling and award winning list of fiction, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, cookbooks, and children s books by the best canadian and international writers. Groundwood books is an independent canadian childrens publisher based in toronto. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. With its literary merit and striking art and design, our carefully curated list. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writer. Childrens publishers directory of canada list of children. Sunny and her team will blaze trails for other girls and boys into the fascinating facts and fun of this world by diving headfirst into the eye of the storm. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Cbc books has compiled a list of canadian print and online magazines and journals. Global writing, publishing, and bookselling sector calls for support in response to pandemic. There are approximately thirty agents in canada and, because there are so few, it can be difficult to find an agent who will represent you.
Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. The cbf has two streams support for organizations and support for publishers with two components. Join to find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite ya authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests. Dk is a top publisher of general reference and illustrated nonfiction books. Publishing support component of the canada book fund. Zondervan is a world leading bible publisher and provider of christian communications with over 300 new, original books and bibles published annually. Publishers group canada represents over independent publishers, who together are publishing some of the most topical innovative, literary and awardwinning books. Its never too early to introduce children to the wonderful world of nonfiction. We strive to change lives through literature, and have a meaningful impact on our readers through the tales we tell. Their books for children and teens cover all areas of literature from activity books to nonfiction. Orca book publishers receives many submissions over the course of the year and aims to consider each one carefully so we appreciate your patience with this process.
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