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[Pages:45]INTERNATIONAL

MARKET SURVEY

compiled & edited by Christopher Cheng with assistance from International Regional Advisors.

T his directory, the International Market Survey, contains a list of publishers big and small in active SCBWI regions outside the USA. These include publishers in Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and South Africa. It is a valuable resource for members in these countries where the publishers are based as well as for members around the globe. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the international publishers in these regions but it does include many of those who desired to be listed and who are active participants in SCBWI conferences and meetings.

Many of the publishers have existed for a long time and are part of large multinational publishers. These houses may publish many hundreds of books each year while other publishers are much newer independent publishers, and they might only publish a few titles each year. Many are trade publishers but some only publish educational titles. Some will take only agented submissions while others are open to unsolicited manuscripts but only at specific times of the year. Many publish in English (some in addition to their native tongue), while others publish in their native tongue only--the respective websites (which might be in a native tongue and not in English) will be the most appropriate source of information.

Maybe you have a manuscript or illustrations that are perfectly suited to these international publishers. That is fantastic! BUT before inquiring of a publisher, it is of critical importance that members consider whether their creative work is culturally respectful--is the text, or are the illustrations appropriate for the publisher in that country!

Some other important considerations: ? the large multinational publishers have different requirements in

their respective international offices. ? payment rates and times vary but all are PAL publishers and will

pay in their local currency. It would be up to the recipient to arrange for exchange to their national currency. ? all publish for the markets in their countries. Some of their titles are also co-published or the rights sold for publication elsewhere. ? many of these publishers only take submissions from nationals and those who are residents of their countries, and some of the publishers have limited times for receiving manuscripts.

? work samples will probably not be returned due to the restrictive costs of international postage.

? some have very specific content focus and genres.

The Guide contains many details but it is imperative that as well as reading this information, members visit the websites of the publishers to obtain the most up-to-date information.

We look forward to hearing of your successes.

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Australia

ALLEN & UNWIN 406 Albert Street East Melbourne, Victoria 3002 Australia +61-3-9665-5000 GENRES PUBLISHED: Board books, picture books, picture storybooks, early readers, middle grade/junior fiction, teen fiction, young adult BOOKS PUBLISHED EACH YEAR: More than 30 UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Only through agent SUBMISSIONS: Allen & Unwin's Books for Children and Teenagers department will not be accepting any unsolicited submissions at this time, for any age group or topic, as our list is currently at capacity. We look forward to reviewing this policy in the future. Exceptions will be made for queries sent via established illustrators or literary agents. Any amendment to these guidelines will be posted on our website. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Yes, but please advise in cover letter. RESPONSE TIME: 2?3 months TRADE FAIRS: Bologna, London, Frankfurt

FORD STREET PUBLISHING 2 Ford Street Clifton Hill, Victoria 3068, Australia +61-3-9481-1120 PUBLISHER/MANAGING & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Paul Collins ART DIRECTOR: Grant Gittus COMMISSIONING EDITOR: Paul Collins GENRES PUBLISHED: Picture books, picture storybooks, early readers, middle grade/ junior fiction, teen fiction, young adult, anthologies BOOKS PUBLISHED EACH YEAR: 1?10 Unsolicited submissions: Yes ART SUBMISSIONS: Illustrators are welcome to e-mail us with their website URL. WRITING SUBMISSIONS: Query first via e-mail or check the website's submissions page. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Yes RESPONSE TIME: 2?3 months TRADE FAIRS: Bologna, London, Frankfurt; our agent, ALC, attends many book fairs

HACHETTE AUSTRALIA Level 17, 207 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia .au GENRES PUBLISHED: Picture books, picture

storybooks, early readers, middle grade/ junior fiction, teen fiction, young adult, poetry BOOKS PUBLISHED EACH YEAR: More than 30 Unsolicited submissions: Yes SUBMISSIONS: . au/submissions MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Yes, but please advise in cover letter. RESPONSE TIME: 4?6 months

LITTLE HARE BOOKS, AN IMPRINT OF HARDIE GRANT EGMONT Level 4/50 Yeo Street Neutral Bay, NSW 2089 Australia +61-2-99088222 ART DIRECTOR: Margrete Lamond Commissioning Editor: Margrete Lamond GENRES PUBLISHED: Board books, picture books, early readers, middle grade/junior fiction BOOKS PUBLISHED EACH YEAR: More than 30 UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS: Only through agent SUBMISSIONS: Please check website Multiple submissions: No RESPONSE TIME: 4?6 months TRADE FAIRS: Bologna, London, Frankfurt, American

UQP PO Box 6042 St. Lucia, Queensland 4067, Australia uqp.uq.edu.au GENRES PUBLISHED: Picture books, picture storybooks, early readers, middle grade/ junior fiction, teen fiction, young adult, poetry BOOKS PUBLISHED EACH YEAR: 11?20 UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS: Yes Submissions: uqp.uq.edu.au/ SubmitManuscript.aspx MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Yes Response time: 4?6 months

WOMBAT BOOKS PO Box 1519 Capalaba, Queensland 4157 Australia +61-73245-1938 .au PUBLISHER/MANAGING & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Rochelle Manners ART DIRECTOR: Rochelle Manners COMMISSIONING EDITOR: Rochelle Manners Genres published: Picture books, picture storybooks, early readers, teen fiction, young adult, poetry, anthologies BOOKS PUBLISHED EACH YEAR: 11?20 UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS: Yes ART SUBMISSIONS: Send samples for consideration of artwork. We are a smaller

independent publisher and offer industrystandard royalties. However, while we offer advances for art, please be aware our advances are sometimes smaller than major companies. WRITING SUBMISSIONS: Send full manuscripts. Please check wombatbooks. com.au/info. html. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Yes, but please advise in cover letter. RESPONSE TIME: 4?6 months TRADE FAIRS: Bologna, London, Frankfurt; agent, ALC, attends on our behalf most of these

Canada

THE ACORN PRESS P.O. Box 22024 Charlottetown, PE C1A 9J2 Phone: 902-221-1061 DESCRIPTION: The Acorn Press takes as its particular goal and mandate to help encourage the flourishing literary culture of Prince Edward Island by publishing "Books about Prince Edward Island by Prince Edward Islanders." The Acorn Press combines high editorial standards with excellent local design and printing to craft fine books of poetry, fiction, history, folklore, and literature for children. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Acorn Press publishes books in most genres about Prince Edward Island, by Prince Edward Islanders. Following are some additional guidelines to follow, by genre: FICTION/NON-FICTION: Please send an outline, and a couple sample chapters demonstrating your writing. In your cover letter please tell us why you're qualified to write this book. Include a list of past publications and/or prizes, as well as suggested markets for the book. If you are submitting a proposal for non-fiction, include a list of possible illustrations (e.g., maps, photos, artwork). POETRY: Please submit your manuscript in its entirety (no more than 100 pages). In your cover letter, be sure to include a list of past publications and/or prizes. CHILDREN'S CHAPTER BOOKS: Please send an outline, and a couple sample chapters demonstrating your writing. In your cover letter please tell us why you're qualified to write this book. Include a list of past publications and/or prizes, as well as suggested markets for the book.

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CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS: Please submit your manuscript in its entirety. It is not necessary to submit illustrations.In your cover letter, be sure to include a list of past publications and/or prizes.

ANNICK PRESS 15 Patricia Ave Toronto, ON M2M 1H9, Canada Phone: 416-221-4802 PUBLISHER/MANAGING & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Rick Wilks DESCRIPTION: Genres published: Picture books, early readers, middle grade/junior fiction, teen fiction, young adult. Books published each year: 21?30 MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: No. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Annick Press is committed to publishing Canadian authors only. Do Not send manuscripts by E-Mail or Fax. Please visit our website annickpress. com and view our submission guidelines. Response time: 4?6 months. ARTWORK INTEREST: Please visit our website and view our submission guidelines.

BOREALIS PRESS 8 Mohawk Crescent Nepean, ON K2H 7G6 Phone: 613-829-0150 Fax: 613-829-7783 Toll Free: 877-696-2585 Email: drt@ DESCRIPTION: The press publishes most genres but specializes in Canadian authored or oriented material. QUERY LETTERS: Multiple submissions and unsolicited material are not accepted - please query first, including synopsis and/or outline and a sample chapter or equivalent, together with return postage or international postal coupons, and adequately sized return envelope or package. Material arriving without such prepaid return is scrapped. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: No. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: No. PAYMENT: Ten percent royalty on net price annually, or for some editorial projects a flat fee.

BREAKWATER BOOKS LTD. 1 Stamp's Lane, PO Box 2188 St. John's, NL A1C 6E6 Phone: 709-722-6680 Fax: 709-753-0708

Email: info@ DESCRIPTION: Breakwater Books publishes Canadian literary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children's books. While we publish books by authors from across the country, our mandate includes a vested interest in publishing the stories and authors of Newfoundland and Labrador. Though we receive hundreds of children's book submissions, Breakwater only publishes one or two children's titles each year. HOW TO SUBMIT: Include a cover letter detailing the genre, subject matter, intended audience, and total word count (except for poetry and children's books). Please include some brief biographical information regarding writing experience, credentials, and awards or award nominations, if applicable. Include a one-page synopsis of the work and a 20 to 30 page sample. Please do not send your entire manuscript, except in the case of children's books. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a response. Breakwater Books will not respond to any submission that does not include a SASE. If you wish to have your manuscript sample returned, enclose a large enough envelope with sufficient Canadian postage or International Reply Coupons. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped postcard if you wish to be informed that your submission has been received. Please be patient. Breakwater receives hundreds of submissions each year and it takes time to duly consider each one. We respond to every submission we receive. Do not submit the only copy of a manuscript or original artwork or photographs. Do not send complete manuscripts. Do not contact Breakwater regarding the status of your submission. We respond to all submissions. Breakwater does not consider nor even respond to unsolicited book proposals or manuscripts submitted via email. Breakwater does not offer editorial feedback unless we are seriously considering publishing your work. All manuscript submissions must be mailed to the attention of Breakwater Manuscript Submissions.

CHERUBIM BOOKS An Imprint of Ekstasis Editions Box 8474 Main Postal Outlet Victoria, BC

Canada V8W 3S1 866-361-9951 cherubim/ framesetcherub.html PUBLISHER: Richard Olafson EDITOR: Carol Ann Sokoloff DESCRIPTION: Cherubim Books was formed to publish high-quality books of poetry and imaginative fiction for young readers in all parts of Canada and abroad. It is especially interested in poetry for children and adolescents, but will consider creative work in all genres. QUERY LETTERS: Yes, but not necessary. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Yes. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Yes. Send complete picture book manuscript. Send no more than 20 to 30 page sample for larger work. Response time is 3 to 4 months. ARTWORK INTEREST: Mostly uses in-house illustrators or illustrators known to the publisher. For author/illustrators, send a sample image copy if you want your own illustration work to be considered.

COTEAU BOOKS 2517 Victoria Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4P 0T2 306-777-0170 MANAGING EDITOR: Nik L. Burton DESCRIPTION: Independent publisher that establishes an active program of developing and publishing works of young readers' fiction which demonstrate literary excellence as well as portraying understanding between people and the value of community. It publishes novels or "chapter books" for young readers aged 9 to 12, novels for readers aged 13 to 15, and novels for readers aged 15+. No picture books. Only publishes people who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. QUERY LETTERS: Yes, along with no more than 20 page sample of your work. Response time is 3 to 4 months. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: No. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: No.

DANCING CAT BOOKS c/o Cormorant Books Inc. 10 St. Mary Street, Unit 615 Toronto, ON M4Y 1P9 Phone: 416-925-8887 PUBLISHER: Marc C?t?

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Barry Jowett DESCRIPTION: DCB/Dancing Cat Books, an imprint of Cormorant Books, publishes authordriven literary fiction, non-fiction, and poetry for the young adult and middle-grades, as well as picture books. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Dancing Cat Books is currently accepting submissions for young adult and middle grade fiction. We are not currently accepting children's picture book submissions. Please include the following with your submission: 1. A complete manuscript in 12 pt. Times New Roman (or equivalent), double-spaced, one side only; 2. An author CV; 3. A brief synopsis of the work (no more than 200 words); 4. A self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of manuscript. Please note that we are no longer accepting electronic or email submissions. We will try to respond to all submissions within two to three months. Submissions should be sent to: Barry Jowett, Publisher.

DOUBLEDAY CANADA (RANDOM HOUSE CANADA) Random House of Canada Limited 75 Sherbourne Street, 5th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5A 2P9 Canada Tel: 416-364-4449 Fax: 416-598-7764 DESCRIPTION: Genres published: Picture books, early readers, middle grade/junior fiction, teen fiction, young adult, poetry. Books published each year: 21?30 MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: No. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Only through agent

THE DUNDURN GROUP 500-3 Church Street Toronto ON M5E 1M2 Canada Phone: 416-214-5544 Fax: 416-214-5556 submissions@ PRESIDENT: Kirk Howard SENIOR EDITOR, FICTION: Shannon Whibbs DESCRIPTION: Dundurn is currently accepting submissions for adult non-fiction books in the following areas of interest: Canadian history; biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, and current events; true crime and the paranormal; arts and culture; business; genealogy; transportation; health; and, Canadiana and local interest.

UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Dundurn is currently accepting submissions for adult non-fiction books in the following areas of interest: ; Canadian history; Biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, and current events; True crime and the paranormal; Arts and culture; Business; Genealogy; Transportation; Heath; and, Canadiana and local interest. Please include in your submission: a cover letter; a one-page synopsis of the contents of your book; a table of contents and chapter-bychapter outline; a resume or CV that includes a list of your previously published works; a marketing plan for your book; at least three sample chapters of your book, formatted in Times New Roman font, 12-point type, double spaced, and standard margins; a word count for the entire manuscript (do not submit a complete manuscript unless requested to do so.); and, a delivery schedule. Submissions may be emailed to submissions@dundurn. com. Allow six months for a response. If you do not receive a response within six months, you can assume that the submission has been rejected. Please, no phone calls or follow-up emails. Important note: Dundurn is not currently accepting fiction submissions, including mysteries, or YA and children's non-fiction. Submissions in these areas will not be considered. Dundurn does not accept submissions from authors outside of Canada.

FIFTH HOUSE PUBLISHERS (FITZHENRY & WHITESIDE) 195 Allstate Parkway Markham, ON L3R 4T8 Toll Free: 1-800-387-9776 PUBLISHER: Tracey Dettman DESCRIPTION: Fifth House Publishers is a proudly Western-Canadian press, distributed by Fitzhenry & Whiteside in Markham, Ontario. Our publishing specialty is non-fiction and our books are selected for their quality and contribution to the understanding of WesternCanadian (and Canadian) history, culture, and environment. Fifth House Publishers is dedicated to celebrating the wide variety of voices, places, and ideas that make Canada unique by publishing fiction, and non-fiction, adult and children's books. To complement our strong Aboriginal publishing program, we publish non-fiction specifically for Canadian readers in the following areas: art, biography, current events, environment, gardening, history, and natural history. It is our belief that every community in Canada must possess

a positive understanding of its worth and place if it is to remain vital and progressive QUERY LETTERS: Yes but not necessary. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Manuscript should be printed, double-spaced, on 8? x 11 inch paper. Please number the pages. Submission should include: a summary of the manuscript,a chapter outline, a number of sample chapters, information on the number and nature of illustrations and/or photographs that you expect to include in your book, and a target completion date. Please list other books on your subject and how your book differs from them. Who is the audience for your book? Do you have any marketing ideas or contacts (associations, organizations) that may assist in marketing your book? A personal biography, including details of previous publications, background, education, experience, etc., is also helpful. Do not send original manuscripts or artwork. Please allow six to eight weeks for a response. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with your submission. We otherwise assume that you do not wish to have the material returned. Indicate whether the manuscript is available on disk and, if possible, a word count. Send all inquiries to: Managing Editor, Fifth House Publishers. Unsolicited Manuscripts: Yes. Send full picture book text. For longer works, send manuscript summary, chapter outline, and a number of sample chapters. Address all submissions to "Managing Editor." Response time is 6 to 8 weeks.

FITZHENRY AND WHITESIDE 195 Allstate Parkway Markham, ON L3R 4T8 Phone: 905-477-9700 Toll Free: 1-800-387-9776 Fax: 1-800-260-9777 PRESIDENT: Sharon Fitzhenry, CEO DESCRIPTION: Fitzhenry & Whiteside publishes or reprints, through our group of companies, about 100 titles per annum. The house specializes in history, biography, poetry, sports, photographic books, reference, photography, and children's and young adult titles. We tend to publish Canadian authors and illustrators. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: No. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: We are currently seeking manuscripts for the following: Primary picture book (approx. 500 to 800 words) for ages 3 to 5,

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Middle Grade fiction (approx. 25,000 to 35,000 words) for ages 8 to 12, Young Adult fiction (approx. 40,000 to 50,000 words) for ages 12 and up, Non-fiction for juvenile picture books 5 and up - school curriculum related, Non-fiction for older readers 8 and up - school curriculum related, and Non-Fiction for Young Adult Readers 12 and up. We are no longer accepting manuscripts for board books, narrative poetry, seasonal stories or books designed to be a series. Nor are we interested in manuscripts written to convey a lesson or a moral. For picture book submissions, please include the entire text. For novels, please submit a proposal/synopsis and the first three chapters only. For works of non-fiction, please include a proposal and outline with two or three sample chapters. We do not accept fax or e-mail submissions. Please do not submit art with your story. Submit children's manuscripts to the attention of: Cheryl Chen, Fitzhenry & Whiteside Children's Books, ARTWORK INTEREST: We accept samples along with an illustrator bio and a website address, if available. CDs are acceptable but not preferred. Please do not email or fax samples. Please do not send conventional cartoon and animation styles, mass market romance, horror or science fiction styles. Please do not send original art, hand-bound books or other bulky submissions or anything that needs to be returned. Mail illustrative samples to the attention of: Cheryl Chen, Fitzhenry & Whiteside Children's Books.

FORMAC PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED 5502 Atlantic Street Halifax, NS B3H 1G4 Canada Phone: 902-421-7022 Fax: 902-425-0166 PUBLISHER: James Lorimer ART DIRECTOR: Meghan Collins DESCRIPTION: Our mandate at Formac Publishing is to publish books about Canada's Maritime provinces or by Maritime Canadian authors. We're publishing for readers in the Maritimes, and beyond. Our children's list has a national, not so much a regional, aim. Our speciality has been books for children who are

starting off with independent reading. We've published more than 100 titles of this kind, embracing writers from across Canada and including a large contingent of Quebec authors whose books we've translated. We've worked in some other areas too, including nature activity books and fun non-fiction historical titles. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Formac also publishes children's fiction and non-fiction in the following two series: Formac First Novels series -- beginner chapter novels for kids aged 6-9. The Dreadful Truth series -- humorous histories for kids ages 8-13. Formac is currently accepting submissions towards Formac's First Novels, which follow a primary character through realistic and humorous tales with themes kids can relate to such as teasing, friendship, diversity and bullying. These beginner chapter books are for children just starting to read on their own, and are accompanied with ten black-and-white illustrations. Main characters are the same age, or slightly older than the reader (grades 1-4, ages 6-9). The word count runs around 4,000. Prospective writers are encouraged to read First Novels such as the Morgan or Lilly series to get a sense of what we're looking for. We are actively accepting new book proposals and will carefully consider all submissions that fall within our publishing mandate. Due to the large volume of mail that we receive, we will respond only to those proposals that interest us. When submitting a proposal, please include a cover letter describing your book idea, a brief outline (either an annotated table of contents or a chapter-by-chapter summary), a writing sample, a schedule for completion of your work, an estimate of its final word count, and your resume. You can send your proposals to: Acquisitions Editor.

GREAT PLAINS TEEN FICTION An Imprint of Great Plains Publications 233 Garfield Street Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3G 2M1 204-475-6799 greatplains.mb.ca PUBLISHER: Gregg Shilliday EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Ingeborg Boyens DESCRIPTION: Great Plains Teen Fiction primarily publishes contemporary and historical fiction from Canadian authors for readers age 14 to 16, and 15 to 18. Humour is appreciated, as is romance. Stories can be set anywhere,

though we prefer them to be set on this world, present or past. Only publishes people who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Unsolicited Manuscripts: If you have been previously published by a traditional book publisher you may query by email with a synopsis of your story, a short bio with your previous publications, and one to three chapters of your novel as a Word attachment. If you are an emerging author or self-published author please send by standard mail a cover letter, synopsis, and the first one to three chapters of your book. Clearly state in your cover letter what genre, if any, your book falls into, the intended age-range of readers, and a word count. Address your submission to "Editor, Great Plains Teen Fiction." Response times vary and are sometimes lengthy.

GROUNDWOOD BOOKS / HOUSE OF ANANSI PRESS 110 Spadina Avenue, Suite 801 Toronto, Ontario M5V 2K4 Canada Phone: 416-363-4343 PUBLISHER/MANAGING & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Sarah MacLachlan ART DIRECTOR: Michael Solomon COMMISSIONING EDITOR: Patsy Aldana DESCRIPTION: Children's books for all ages, including fiction, picture books and nonfiction. Our books aim to be of the highest possible quality in both language and illustration. Our primary focus has been on works by Canadians, though we sometimes also buy outstanding books from other countries. Special interest: books by the First Peoples of this hemisphere; books by those who through circumstance have been marginalized and whose contribution to our society is not always visible, and works by people of Latin American origin living in the Americas. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: One manuscript at a time. Indicate if simultaneous submission. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Not open to unsolicited picture book manuscripts. We are always looking for new authors of novel-length fiction. Our mandate is to publish high-quality, character-driven literary fiction. We do not generally publish stories with an obvious moral or message, or genre fiction such as thrillers or fantasy. Submit electronically (a cover letter, several sample chapters and a brief synopsis rather than the entire manuscript) to: submissions@ or by regular mail to Attention: Submissions.

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ARTWORK INTEREST: Groundwood Books is looking for Canadian illustrators to interpret the words of some of Canada's finest children's writers. Our emphasis is on stories of real children in convincing situations and milieus, both contemporary and historical, for all ages. Art may be realistic or abstracted and stylized to any degree, but conventional cartoon and animation styles are not needed. Pure genre art (as seen in mass-market romance, horror, or science fiction) is of little interest, but technically accomplished art in these areas may be of interest. Other needs: nonfiction illustrators (scientific drawing in natural history and other fields, and historical reconstruction), and cover artists (early readers to YA). Send a link to your portfolio/ blog to Michael Solomon at msolomon@ . You may also send digital samples (PDFs, JPEGs, TIFFs) as e-mail attachments, or, physical samples by mail as specified below: ? 4 to 10 black-and-white or color copies or

digital color proofs ? 4 to 10 tear sheets, press sheets,

postcards ? 1 to 2 published, bound books or sets of

folded and gathered sheets ? Do not send original art or any material

that you need returned.

HARPERCOLLINS CANADA 2 Bloor St E, 20th Floor Toronto, ON M4W 1A8 Phone: 416-975-9334 harpercollins.ca PRESIDENT: David Kent DESCRIPTION: HarperCollinsCanada publishes fiction, non-fiction and books for children, as well as religious and reference books. Children's categories: Picture Books, Beginning Readers, Middle Grade Books, Teen and Young Adult Books and Topical and Holiday Gift Books. QUERY LETTERS: Unfortunately, HarperCollins does not accept query letters. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Unfortunately, HarperCollins does not accept unsolicited submissions.

JAMES LORIMER & COMPANY LTD., PUBLISHERS 317 Adelaide Street West Suite 1002 Toronto, ON M5V 1P9 Phone: 416-362-4762 Fax: 416-362-3939

PUBLISHER: James Lorimer ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, CHILDREN & TEENS: Christie Harkin DESCRIPTION: Let's get kids reading! -- It was this simple idea that got us into children's publishing back in 1975. Today, with over 500 children's books now in print, James Lorimer & Company proudly continues on its mission to find and publish Canadian authors who speak to a distinctly Canadian youth audience. QUERY LETTERS: Query letters, cover letters, and the first page of manuscripts should include the author's name, address, and phone number. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: James Lorimer & Company is currently seeking manuscripts for the following series: Sports Stories series ? Interest level: ages 10-13 (middle school/

grades 7-8) ? Reading level: grades 3-4 (hi-lo) ? Length: 25,000 words ? Genre: realistic, contemporary sports

fiction ? SideStreets ? Interest level: ages 13 and up (high

school/YA) ? Reading level: grades 3-5 (hi-lo) ? Length: 30,000 words ? Genre: realistic, contemporary, issues-

based fiction ? Recordbooks ? Interest Level: ages 12 and up ? Reading level: grades 3-4 (hi-lo) ? Length: 15,000 words ? Genre: Non-fiction Our first priority is good writing, with believable characters, situations, and dialogue. All settings must be Canadian, with storylines that take place in the child or teen world with minimal adult involvement. As publishers of novels and short stories based on the original Degrassi TV series, we share the commitment evident in that pioneering series to serious engagement with themes and issues in a way that reaches a contemporary youth audience. At this time we do not publish picture books, seasonal stories, cookbooks, board books, activity books, historical fiction, or fantasy. We are not interested in stories written to convey a lesson or moral. Please visit lorimer.ca for full submission details and to familiarize yourself with the types of books we publish before sending in your submission. Submit to the attention of Children's Book

Editor. We are only considering manuscripts from Canadian writers.

KIDS CAN PRESS 25 Dockside Drive, Toronto ON, M5A 0B5, Canada PRESIDENT: Lisa Lyons Johnston ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Semareh Al-Hillal EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Yvette Ghione DESCRIPTION: Independent publisher known for quality picture books featuring strong, original characters and engaging stories; innovative non-fiction with clear curriculum connections; and appealing, character-driven early and middle grade fiction, including graphic novels. Publish 30-40 titles a year by emerging and established authors and illustrators. QUERY LETTERS: Not accepted MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Accepted UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: No queries. Accepting full picture book manuscripts; synopsis plus three consecutive chapters for early/middle grade fiction; outline plus sample chapter/section for non-fiction. Address all submissions to "Acquisitions Editor." No faxed or emailed submissions; regular mail only. No SASE; responding only to manuscripts of interest. Response time up to 6 months. PAYMENT: Advance/royalty ARTWORK INTEREST: Illustrators should send postcards with website information or nonreturnable color copies to the attention of "Art Director." Keen to see samples of work representative of illustrators' abilities and interests, and characters reflecting multicultural society. Responding only if interested and/or a suitable project arises. ARTWORK PAYMENT: Advance/royalty; flat fee

KNOPF CANADA (RANDOM HOUSE CANADA) Random House of Canada Limited 75 Sherbourne Street, 5th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5A 2P9 Phone: 416-364-4449 Fax: 416-598-7764 DESCRIPTION: Middle grade/junior fiction, teen fiction, young adult. Alfred A. Knopf Canada - familiarly known as Knopf Canada is an imprint of Random House of Canada. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Only through agent

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NIMBUS PUBLISHING 3731 Mackintosh St. Halifax, NS B3K 5A5 MANAGING EDITOR: Patrick Murphy DESCRIPTION: Nimbus produces more than thirty new titles a year on a range of subjects relevant to the Atlantic Provinces -- children's picture books and fiction, literary non-fiction, social and cultural history, nature photography, current events, biography, sports, and cultural issues. Nimbus publishes the best books on Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Nimbus also does distribution for numerous Atlantic publishers, making the company the biggest book distributor on the east coast of Canada. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Locally, nationally and internationally, Nimbus is best known and widely recognized as the premier publisher of books about Atlantic Canada. Our list is wonderfully diverse, with many titles that have found success in an incredibly competitive marketplace. Our books usually fall into one or more of these categories: biography, art, history, science and nature, political and social issues, folklore, children's fiction and non-fiction, sports, guidebooks, cookbooks, and photographic books. We publish fiction for adults under the Vagrant Press imprint. Nimbus does not publish in the following sub-genres: self-help, religion, philosophy, poetry, drama, erotica. DO: send a cover letter with a current mailing address, phone number and email address; a description of the book and its market; a short bio. send a detailed table of contents or outline. send the first three to four chapters (or approximately 50 pages). browse the Nimbus website to ensure your project is a good fit with our publishing program. include a self-addressed, stamped postcard with your submission if you would like us to confirm receipt. DO NOT: propose a project that does not reflect or speak directly to Atlantic Canada's people, places, history, or culture. send original material, artwork, or manuscripts. Proposal materials are not returned. send submissions by email. Send proposals by mail to: Patrick Murphy, Managing Editor at the address indicated above.

ARTWORK INTEREST: Send a letter of introduction with a website address and/or a portfolio to the contact address above. Please only send materials you do not need returned.

OOLICHAN BOOKS P.O. Box 2278 Fernie, BC Canada V0B 1M0 250-423-6113 PUBLISHER: Randal Macnair ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER: Carolyn Nikodym DESCRIPTION: We publish literary fiction, poetry, young adult titles, and creative nonfiction. We publish approximately eight to ten titles each year. These include four or five poetry titles, and two or more each of fiction and creative-non-fiction. We publish only Canadian writers. We do not consider fantasy, science fiction, romance, thriller or mass market fiction, or rhyming greeting-card style verse. QUERY LETTERS: Yes, but we do not accept emailed or faxed submissions or queries. All queries and submissions must be sent by mail. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Yes, but let us know that yours is being submitted to other publishers and inform us if your work is accepted elsewhere. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Please submit a sample of ten poems, or the first three chapters of a fiction or non-fiction manuscript. Please include a cover letter, and a selfaddressed stamped envelope for return of your materials. Please note: we do not read or respond to manuscripts that do not have a SASE enclosed. Let us know of any credentials or experiences that particularly qualify you to write your book, and include a list of previous publications, reviews and awards you may have received. If you have access to special markets or promotional opportunities for your book, we'd like to know about them as well. We receive hundreds of submissions each year, so please be patient. It takes us time to read and respond to your work.

ORCA BOOK PUBLISHERS PO Box 5626, Station B Victoria, BC Canada V8R 6S4 1-800-210-5277 PRESIDENT: Bob Tyrrell

PUBLISHER: Andrew Wooldridge ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ruth Linka EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Sarah Harvey DIRECTOR OF ART & PRODUCTIONS: Teresa Bubela DESCRIPTION: We publish baby board books; hardcover, high-quality picture books; early chapter books ( Orca Echoes and Orca Young Readers); novels for the reluctant reader (Orca Currents, Orca Sports and Orca Soundings); standalone juvenile fiction and teen novels; and nonfiction. Accepts manuscripts only from Canadian writers. QUERY LETTERS: QUERY ONLY for Orca Footprints, Orca Limelights, and Non-Fiction. For Orca Footprints and Orca Limelights, address queries to Sarah Harvey, Editorial Director. For Non-Fiction, address queries to Sarah Harvey, Editorial Director. No queries for picture books. See website for more details UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Yes. For board books, picture books, and Orca Echoes, send cover letter and complete manuscript. For Middle Readers, send cover letter and first three chapters. For Orca Currents, send cover letter, chapter outline and one sample chapter. For Orca Sports, send cover letter, chapter outline and first three chapters. For Orca Soundings, send cover letter, chapter outline plus one sample chapter. For Teen and Young Adult, send cover letter, synopsis, and first three or four chapters. For Graphic Novels, send cover letter, synopsis, and full text to the attention (include samples of illustrator's work if desired). For more detailed information, please see website. All submissions must be accompanied by a SASE. Submissions are usually processed within four (4) months. ARTWORK INTEREST: Orca Book Publishers accepts submissions from Canadian artists and illustrators. Send samples of your work in a self-contained, labeled folder in the following formats: 4 to 8 copies, digital proofs, tear sheets, press sheets (Please be sure to include your name and contact information on each sheet.); 1 copy of any published book or set of folded and gathered sheets; and any number of images on a CD in jpeg, tif or pdf format. Mail to: Art Director Orca Book Publishers 1016 Balmoral Road Victoria, BC, V8T 1A8 Web portfolios may be sent to orca@orcabook. com to the attention of the Art Director.

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PAJAMA PRESS 181 Carlaw Ave. Suite 207 Toronto, ON M4M 2S1 info@pajamapress.ca pajamapress.ca PRESIDENT: Richard Jones PUBLISHER: Gail Winskill SENIOR EDITOR: Ann Featherstone ART DIRECTOR: Rebecca Buchanan DESCRIPTION: Pajama Press is a small literary press with big ideas. We endeavour to publish titles of exceptional quality that will receive wide critical acclaim and awards; our books are designed to successfully appeal to children, young adults, librarians, teachers, and parents. We produce all formats popular in children's publishing across a fairly broad range of genres: picture books, board books for the very young, middle-grade novels, young adult novels, and non-fiction for all juvenile categories. We do not publish genre fiction or series. Pajama Press publishes about 10 books each year. QUERY LETTERS: Query emails to info@ pajamapress.ca are required for all submissions. Please see our submission guidelines at pajamapress.ca/submissions. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Multiple submissions are not accepted; however, we accept queries that have been submitted elsewhere if the full manuscript has not been requested for review. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: In the interest of saving trees, Pajama Press does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Any physical manuscripts mailed to our office will be recycled unopened. PAYMENT: Advance/royalty. ARTWORK INTEREST: Author/Illustrators who would like to illustrate their own book may submit some concept art with their query to info@pajamapress.ca. Artists who would like to be considered for future Pajama Press picture books should send a query to rebeccabuchanan@pajamapress.ca describing their experience and training. The query should include some sample art and/or a link to a website or online portfolio. ARTWORK PAYMENT: Artwork Payment: Advance/royalty for interior illustrations. Flat rate for cover art.

PEMMICAN PUBLICATIONS 150 Henry Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3B 0J7 204-589-6346 pemmicanpublications.ca

MANAGING EDITOR: Randal McIlroy DESCRIPTION: Pemmican's mandate is to promote Canadian Metis writers and illustrators through stories that are informed by Metis experience. Our objective is to build a catalogue of informative, entertaining and commercially viable titles that reflects both the history and hopes of Metis people past and present. Publishes picture books and short novels for children, as well as young adult fiction. QUERY LETTERS: Queries must be sent by conventional mail. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Yes. Submissions must be sent by conventional mail. Your cover letter must include your full contact information, including e-mail address. In light of our mandate we encourage Metis writers and illustrators to identify themselves as such in correspondence. Each submission must include a brief synopsis of the project. In addition to indicating the kind of story offered, it should also note the target audience (e.g. children or general public). In most instances we do not wish to receive complete manuscripts. The exception is for illustrated stories for children, where the page count runs typically to no more than 10 double-spaced pages. For novels, send no more than three selected chapters, with an explanation of where each fits in the narrative. An electronic edition of the submission must be available upon request, and must be available in Microsoft Word. For the fastest acknowledgement of receipt of material, please include a stamped and self-addressed postcard with your package. ARTWORK INTEREST: For material sent on speculation it is enough to provide colour photocopies of three to four pages of sample work. For ease of mailing and return, larger pages should be reduced to 8 ? by 11 format, or folded appropriately. For the fastest acknowledgement of receipt of material, please include a stamped and self-addressed postcard with your package.

PENNYWELL BOOKS (FLANKER PRESS LTD.) Flanker Press Ltd. PO Box 2522, Station C St. John's, NL A1C 6K1 Canada Phone: 709-739-4477 Toll-free: 1-866-739-4420 Fax: 709-739-4420 Email: info@ DESCRIPTION: Pennywell Books is an imprint of Flanker Press. Launched in the fall of 2004,

the imprint includes literary fiction, short stories, poetry, drama, essay collections, young adult fiction, and children's books. UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS: Flanker Press publishes general trade books with strong Newfoundland and Labrador content. We concentrate on regional non-fiction and historical fiction. Please adhere to the following guidelines for submitting manuscripts for consideration. In a cover letter, please indicate the genre of the work (e.g. fiction, non-fiction, short story, etc.), the intended audience of the work, and the approximate length of the work. With the submission, please include a synopsis of the manuscript and 3-4 sample chapters. Please also include a biography of the author (a full C.V. is preferred) indicating writing experience, credentials, and award or award nominations if applicable. Also include representative reviews if you are previously published. If you wish to have the material returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Although care is taken, we cannot assume responsibility for the loss of manuscript or illustrative material. For that reason, it is advisable not to send us original materials. Please submit copies only. Email submissions will not be considered for publication. Please allow six months for a reply.

REBELIGHT PUBLISHING INC. 23 - 845 Dakota St. Ste. 314 Winnipeg, MB R2M 5M3 Canada ROYALTY RATE: 12% Publish 6-8 books per year. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: found at http:// ?page_id=35 DESCRIPTION: Rebelight publishes crack the spine blow your mind fiction for young people. Specializing in middle grade, young adult and new adult novels by Canadian authors.

RONSDALE PRESS 3350 West 21st Avenue Vancouver, BC Canada V6S 1G7 604-738-4688 DESCRIPTION: Ronsdale Press is a literary publishing house dedicated to publishing books from across Canada, books that give Canadians new insights into themselves and their country. Ronsdale publishes fiction, poetry, regional history, biography and autobiography, books of ideas about Canada, as

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