Macintyre purcell publishing publishing by writers, for. The book of negroes by lawrence hill, fall on your knees by annmarie macdonald, the birth house by ami mckay, no great mis. Have you heard of the great explosion when two ships collided in the halifax harbor. Breakwater books is a newfoundland and labrador owned and operated publishing house that is proud to publish works from local authors as well as local content. New kids on the childrens book publishing block atlantic books. Glen margaret publishing was established in 1999 to provide publishing services to writers, book publishers, government and the business community. Childrens book publishers will always have a special place on our site. Teaching children about the mikmaq atlantic books today. When searching for publishing companies in nova scotia, do your research. She just escaped a nasty grade 10 year to spend summer with her grandmother in seaside nova scotia. A childrens book publisher book publishing mascot books. Macintyre purcell publishing publishing by writers, for writers. Pages in category novels set in nova scotia the following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. Nimbus publishing and vagrant press nimbus publishing and.
About boulder boulder books canadian publishing company. Did you know that nova scotia has the worlds highest tides. Welcome to word on the street halifax one of atlantic canadas premier book and magazine festivals, and the largest free literacy event in nova scotia. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to.
The publisher would also like to acknowledge the province of nova scotia and the film and creative industries for its financial support. Atlantic provinces childrens picture books and fiction, literary nonfiction. Pottersfield press has been publishing quality fiction, nonfiction, poetry, literature, and maritimeinterest books since 1979. Ns writers profiles writers federation of nova scotia. Action publishing is a west coast independent publisher of quality childrens picture books, juvenile and young adult fiction and nonfiction for all ages. After six years in toronto, illustrator sydney smith has moved back to nova scotia, where he grew up in a small town south of the provincial capital of halifax. Make sure your selfpublished book is among the top less than 1% of. The book also deals with mental health issues and homelessness. The publisher would like to thank heritage canada through the canada book fund for its support of our publishing activities. The regions publishers and authors passion, creativity and openness are infectious, and as business guy turned book convert, my goal now is to both expand awareness and consumption of atlantic books. It is also hoped this book will inspire other communities, through their local writers or historians, to emulate the work of e.
We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. The current mandate of cbu press is to publish atlantic canada literature, with a primary focus on cape breton island, and works of a broader academic nature. Since opening for business in 2002 boulder has become a. Since opening for business in 2002 boulder has become a leading publisher. Atlantic publishers marketing association 1888 brunswick street, suite 710 halifax, ns b3j 3j8 canada. New world publishing your atlantic canadian publisher. The publishers may be independent, an imprint of a larger publisher, and may be currently operating or out of business. Owlkids books is a childrens book publisher based in toronto, canada. We specialize in highquality books for children, ages 2 through.
The publisher would also like to acknowledge the province of nova scotia. Book publishers in nova scotia book publishing directory. Fernwood publishing, a book publishing company based in black point, nova scotia with a second office in winnipeg, manitoba, was founded by errol sharpe in august 1991 although they did not release any book officially till the spring of 1992. Jan coates, who grew up in truro and now lives in wolfville, recently had her ninth and tenth book for young readers published.
The ann connor brimer award for atlantic canadian childrens literature was established in 1991 by the family of ann elisabeth connor brimer a teacher, researcher, and program coordinator who served. From 1995 to 1998 he was editor of the literary journal. Brunnermazel, publishers, 19 union square, new york, ny 3. There are only two reasons a nova scotia company is not found here. The publishing process starts with good content, so if you have that, wed like to hear from you. These regional stories are set all across atlantic canada and showcase the diverse cultures of newfoundland, nova scotia, new brunswick and prince edward. We wish to acknowledge the financial support of the canada council for the arts, the province of nova scotia through the department of communities, culture and heritage, and the government of canada through the canada book fund. Want to stay updated on nimbus events in your area.
Nimbus publishing is a canadian publishing company, founded in 1978, based in halifax, nova scotia. Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss an event, new release, or important news. Accepting manuscript submissions austin macauley publishers. The publisher would also like to acknowledge the province of nova scotia and. Our mission is to create lifelong readers through an innovative nonfiction library. Please feel free to email me through my website, with any enquiries or to obtain a free quote for your project. Updated october 19, 2018 below are a list of publishers located in nova scotia. We were one of the first sites to list childrens publishers, and. Nominations from hackmatack childrens choice book award. Former truro woman has tenth childrens book published.
The mystery ships of nova scotia in the first world war. Childrens books about disabilities childrens books about disabilities. Formac is not the biggest regional publisher in the maritimes, but we aim to produce the most beautiful, most innovative, most challenging, most technologically sophisticated books coming out of the region. Red deer press all canadian publishing for children and. We are pleased to work in partnership with the province of nova scotia to. The best nonfiction for beginning and reluctant readers. Colours in winter is a whimsical childrens picture book. Marie cadieaux of frenchlanguage childrens publisher bouton dor. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. Now in bookstores and the topselling local book in nova scotia this month. Publishers atlantic publishers marketing association.
The publisher would like to thank heritage canada through the canada book fund. Canadian childrens author opens seasonal bookstore in. Domm is an awardwinning illustrator with over thirty wildlife related books to his credit, including the childrens. On july 3, in the small community of river john, nova scotia with a population of fewer than 3,000 people longtime childrens book author and literacy advocate sheree fitch will be. Dont settle for the typical poor copy editing, typesetting and layout job you can be left with using services like and lulu. The amazing true story of a centuriesold treasure hunt oconnor, darcy on. Halifax abc board book the atlantic publishers marketing. Mikmaq author theresa meuse has written a book aimed at teaching children about the mikmaq of atlantic canada photo by stephen brake. The child, with her two bird friends, wishes that the giant snowflakes. Nimbus publishing and vagrant press nimbus publishing. A vibrant and thriving local book publishing industry in nova scotia has broad benefits for our culture, our communities and, yes, our economy. Childrens books from atlantic canada the 49th shelf. Ian colford is a fiction writer living in halifax, nova scotia.