Annick Press

29/08/2024

Applications for Annick's mentorship program open on September 3rd.🤩 The program is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. Over the next couple of weeks we will be showcasing testimonials from past mentees. Today’s quote comes from Alexandra Yeboah:

“It was really awesome to be able to talk through my ideas with my mentor and have them be excited about my story! It was so motivating and I highly appreciated being able to have that experience. “ —Alexandra Yeboah

✨For more information on the program, click here: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

28/08/2024

Join us for the double book launch of Under All The Lights by Maya Ameyaw and The Beauty of Us by Farzana Doctor at Society Clubhouse! Books will be available to purchase from our friends at

🗓️Save the date: October 1, 2024 @ 7-9 PM
📍Location: Society Clubhouse, 967 College Street Toronto, ON M6H 1A6
🎟️The event is FREE to attend

Sign up through the link in our bio!

See you there 👋

27/08/2024

📚✨Get ready to celebrate Fighting Words by Leonarda Carranza, beautifully illustrated by Erika Medina, with these 4 fantastic events! Swipe to find out more:
1️⃣ Livestream with a Psychologist Associate – Join author Leonarda Carranza and psychologist associate Lina Lau for an insightful discussion on anger and its impact.
2️⃣Book Launch – Celebrate the release of Fighting Words with Leonarda Carranza at Knowledge Bookstore in Brampton! Don’t miss this special event.
3️⃣ Virtual Launch – Join us online for a virtual celebration with both the author and illustrator as we mark the book’s release on its official launch day!
4️⃣ Double Launch – Attend the Toronto launch at Another Story Bookshop and enjoy a dual celebration of Fighting Words and The Mango Monster (RSVP via Eventbrite link in our bio).

Be sure to catch all these exciting events! 🌟📖

26/08/2024

As you get ready to apply for our mentorship program, we thought we'd introduce you to some of the people who will be reviewing your submissions.💛 Stay tuned over the next couple weeks to get to know our editors a little better. Last but not least, we're so excited for you to meet Kaela C. (Managing and Acquiring Editor) and Katie H. (Editorial Director).

✨Annick’s mentorship program launches on September 3 and is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. For more information, please visit this link: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

23/08/2024

Applications for Annick's mentorship program open on September 3rd.🤩 The program is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. Over the next couple of weeks we will be showcasing testimonials from past mentees. Today’s quote comes from Shawne Yukimi MacIntyre:

“For me, the greatest value was receiving developmental feedback on my manuscript and outlines from skilled and thoughtful editors with so much experience. I also greatly appreciated their interest in my story and characters; it helped to make it all feel 'real' and out there in the world as opposed to merely existing just in my head. I also enjoyed the opportunity to hear from the different departments at Annick and gain a better picture of all the complexities that happen behind-the-scenes to bring a book to fruition. It was super interesting!” —Shawne Yukimi MacIntyre

✨For more information on the program, click here: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

22/08/2024

Wrap up your summer with a splash of disco magic! 🌟 Dive into Sam Francisco, King of the Disco and join the ultimate feline party. Let Sam Francisco’s beats inspire you to make the most of these final summer days. 🎶📚✨

20/08/2024

As you get ready to apply for our mentorship program, we thought we’d introduce you to some of the people who will be reviewing your submissions. 💛 Stay tuned over the next couple weeks to get to know our editors a little better. Today, we're so excited for you to meet Serah-Marie M. (Graphic Novel Editor) Gayna T. (Sales & Rights Director, Acquiring Editor), and Hadley Dyer (Editor).🤩

✨Annick’s mentorship program launches on September 3rd and is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. For more information, please visit this link: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

15/08/2024

Applications for Annick's mentorship program open on September 3rd.🤩 The program is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. Over the next couple of weeks we will be showcasing testimonials from past mentees. Today’s quote comes from Brandon Gibbs:

"I had a great experience with the Annick Press Mentorship Program. I had fun connecting with my mentors, Kaela and Khary, and learned a lot from their knowledge and expertise. Whether they were sharing different writing exercises to overcome writer's block, or offering feedback on a manuscript, their guidance empowered me to keep going and be the best writer I can be. 10/10, highly recommend!” —Brandon Gibbs

✨For more information on the program, click here: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

12/08/2024

As you get ready to apply for our mentorship program, we thought we’d introduce you to some of the people who will be reviewing your submissions.💛 Stay tuned over the next couple weeks to get to know our editors a little better. Today, we’re so excited for you to meet Jieun L. (Editor and Project Manager) and Khary M. (Acquiring Editor) .🤩

✨Annick’s mentorship program launches on September 3rd and is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. For more information, please visit the link in our bio.

09/08/2024

Applications for Annick's mentorship program open on September 3rd.🤩 The program is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. Over the next couple of weeks we will be showcasing testimonials from past mentees. Today’s quote comes from Calyssa Erb:

“As a neurodivergent individual, the most valuable thing that I got out of the Annick Press Mentorship program was increased confidence as a writer. I can find it challenging to navigate my joy of writing with my difficulty in getting the story onto the page. The editors I worked with, Katie and Jieun, consistently asked questions that gave me more insight into how I could untangle what I saw in my head and what I wanted to say. After my time in the mentorship program, I even felt confident enough to apply for an arts grant to fund additional development for my project. I'm so appreciative to the editorial team at Annick for this program and for pulling back the curtain on the publishing process for emerging writers from underrepresented groups.” —Calyssa Erb

✨For more information on the program, click here: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

08/08/2024

📸✨ We’re absolutely delighted to share these photos of young readers reading Âhâsiw’s Forest Powwow by the amazing Sita MacMillan, with illustrations by the talented Azby Whitecalf! 🌟 And guess what? These photos were taken by Azby themselves at a powwow!

Âhâsiw’s Forest Powwow is so much more than a story—it’s a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and self-discovery. Seeing it connect with readers at a powwow is truly heartwarming. Thank you to Azby for their stunning artwork and for capturing these moments!

06/08/2024

Happy Canadian release day to Âhâsiw’s Forest Powwow! 💚 This delightful early chapter book kicks off the brand-new Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher series, celebrating Cree culture and the journey to staying true to yourself.

✨Synopsis✨

Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and it’s the pits! She misses her Kôhkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She’s had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, Âhâsiw, and is brushed off by her mom, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow. Accompanied by a life-sized Âhâsiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is.

💖Pick it up from your local indie bookstore today! American friends pick it up on September 3rd!

02/08/2024

Has watching the Summer Olympics made you want to join a swimming team? That’s exactly what Salma does in Salma Joins the Team! Inspired by Yusra Mardini, a Syrian swimmer who competed on the Refugee Olympic Team in 2016, Salma decides she wants to become a swimmer just like her. 🤩 So when she signs up for her school’s swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and family—the team that always has her back—Salma is ready to claim her place in the pool.🏊‍♀️🌊

Pick it up from your local indie bookstore today!💙

01/08/2024

Applications for Annick's mentorship program open on September 3rd.🤩 The program is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. Over the next couple of weeks we will be showcasing testimonials from past mentees. Today’s quote comes from Jack Wong:

“Participating in the Annick Press Mentorship program was an eye-opening look at what's possible when you open your work to meaningful collaboration. My editor Katie Hearn was already passionate about my manuscript from the start—yet we were able to take it in new plot directions I couldn't have imagined! Importantly, I also learned that this was nothing to be afraid of, and that someone doesn't need to have the exact experience as you in order to make a positive mark on a personal story; empathy, sensitivity, and shared investment count just as much. Through the program's mandate to provide substantial mentorship, I got this from Katie in ways I haven't experienced elsewhere, including in other published projects.” —Jack Wong

✨For more information on the program, click here: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

31/07/2024

We’re thrilled to announce our Fall 2024 book lineup and can’t wait to share them with you! From enchanting picture books to engaging early reader chapter books, captivating graphic novels, and an exciting new YA novel, there’s a story for every reader to enjoy.

✨You can find pre-order links for your favorite indie bookstores through the ‘shop local’ button on our website

💬Which one is at the top of your TBR?

25/07/2024

Applications for Annick's mentorship program open on September 3rd.🤩 The program is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. Over the next couple of weeks we will be showcasing testimonials from past mentees. Today’s quote comes from Sahar Golshan:

“I had a very positive experience as a participant in the Annick Press Mentorship program. Taking part in the program was my first time writing for children. Despite being brand-new to this space, I felt safe to experiment and explore. My two mentor-editors were active cheerleaders of my project. Having two people who were passionate about my story allowed me to stay confident and committed to its advancement. I received beneficial notes on my story drafts. I also enjoyed the exploratory conversations with my mentor-editors, which supported the development of the shape of the story. The most valuable component of the program was that my mentor-editors were open to answering my many questions about storytelling and publication. This helped demystify the publishing industry. I really value that this mentorship includes a payment for the writer's participation.”—Sahar Golshan

✨For more information on the program, click here: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

24/07/2024

Join us this weekend to celebrate The Nutmeg Princess! ❤️

📣Calling all Princes and Princesses of the community 📣

Join master storytelling, Richardo Keens-Douglas, for a celebration of The Nutmeg Princess! This will be an amazing morning of story, costume making, and parade.

📅 July 27th, 2024 at 11:00 AM
👧🏾 For all the kiddies!
📍 Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst St

Sign up on Eventbrite today! Link in bio.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-nutmeg-princess-storytelling-costume-making-and-parade-tickets-945740093077?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/07/2024

✨COVER REVEAL✨

Weeks ago, I watched cicadas molting in the moonlight, and tears came to my eyes. “We really got it right,” I thought, as Sarah Whang’s illustrations unfolded in real life. So I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of our upcoming picture book, When the Air Sang.

This book reflects so many corners of my heart. My oldest kid spotting our first cicada as we explored the backyard under lockdown in 2020. My youngest kid joyfully playing with ants and roly polys. My grandmother leading walks through the nature preserve. My mom reading the Annick Press books that lined my childhood shelves.

When the Air Sang is a story of curiosity and nature, but it’s also a story of hope and memory and connection. Annie’s family isn’t my family. But when you read their story, I hope you feel the love behind every page.

✨When the Air Sang is available for pre-order now, and will be on shelves on April 8, 2025!✨

Thank you to …
• My editor, Jieun Lee, who pushed me to strive for more.
• … you and Sam Tse are a dream team. I can’t wait for the world to see the rich and evocative beauty you’ve created.
• Dr. Gene Kritsky, “the Indiana Jones of cicadas,” who taught me more about these incredible insects.
• , for seeing my vision from the start.

✨Synopsis✨

A gorgeous picture book about a young insect enthusiast who learns about the ever-mysterious cicada and how our curiosity about nature never truly goes away.

Annie is tired of waiting for the cicadas to finally appear: every day, they show hints of their upcoming arrival, but to her disappointment, they seem to be taking their sweet time coming out. As Annie’s anticipation builds to bursting, she is joined first by her great-grandmother, then her grandmother, then her mother—each of whom has her own cicada story to tell. When the magnificent insects finally appear and sing their incredible songs, Annie realizes some things are worth the wait.

18/07/2024

🚨SAVE THE DATE! 🚨

On Thursday July 25, our Acquisitions Editor Khary Mathurin will be answering your burning questions about our mentorship program. Annick’s mentorship program is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. The 2024 edition of our mentorship program opens for submissions on September 3!

💚DETAILS💚

When: July 25 @ 1pm EST
Where: Instagram Story Question Box

✨For more information about the mentorship program to help prepare your questions, please visit the link in our bio

17/07/2024

✨Cover Reveal✨

I am a second-generation immigrant. Growing up, my parents were constantly working to provide a living for our family. I remember missing them while they were at work and having big emotions around it. Managing those emotions wasn’t really something we openly talked about. Even as an adult, I’m still finding healthy outlets for my big emotions.

I am thrilled to share the cover of MANDEEP’S CLOUDY DAYS, illustrated by Samrath Kaur, with all of you. The illustrations are truly captivating and you can really see and feel Mandeep’s emotions throughout the story.

A huge thank you to Gayna Theophilus and the Annick Press team for seeing the value in this story and working with me to make it so much better than I imagined.

MANDEEP’S CLOUDY DAYS celebrates the relationship between a father and daughter and explores the big emotions that arise when a parent is busy working to provide for their family.

✨Synopsis✨

A beautiful picture book exploring how to cope with difficult and complex emotions when we’re away from the people we love.

Spending time with her dad makes Mandeep’s days shine. They have cha parties, perform Bhangra shows, and best of all, they write jokes together in her favorite unicorn journal. But when Dad starts a job as a truck driver, he starts being away from home most of the week. Without Dad, storm clouds start taking over Mandeep’s sunny days, casting a shadow on all the things she used to love doing. Can anything help Mandeep feel better?

The dynamic author-illustrator team behind the National Council Teachers of English Notable Children’s Book winner My Name Is Saajin Singh brings a new poignant story about father-daughter relationships, how we cope with being separated from our loved ones, and how to find glimpses of light in our days even when clouds threaten to settle in.

05/07/2024

Age 16 by Rosena Fung is now available in the USA! Pick up your copy from your local indie bookstore.🩷

“A poignant tale of generational strife, rebellion, and self-acceptance.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

29/06/2024

Are you at ALA this weekend? Stop by the Diversity in Publishing stage for a panel discussion: Reaching Kids Across Age-Ranges and Lived Experiences on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 12:30 to 1:20 PM. 💛

Featuring: Robin Stevenson, Vivian Rosas, Jennifer Maruno, Danny Ramadan and moderator Vicki Johnson.

28/06/2024

Annick Press is attending ALA this weekend! Come find us at booth #2237! We’re very excited to meet all the librarians who will be attending the conference in San Diego (June 27–July 1).🤩

Show that you are following Annick on social media and pick up promotion packages for Teddy vs the Fuzzy Doom and Age 16! Don’t miss out the amazing Danny Ramadan’s booth signings and panels! Swipe ➡️for more information!

✨Come and say hi and you will also receive a complimentary mini-version of The Paper Bag Princess !

26/06/2024

📚 with ECW Press and Annick Press! 📚 Join us on Jul 9, at 1PM for an exclusive preview of the hottest debuts from Canadian indie presses. Featuring special guests, author insights, and a chance to win a fantastic prize pack! 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4bhqJQo

21/06/2024

June 21st is Indigenous People’s Day. Today we are celebrating and uplifting Indigenous creators and stories! The books featured in this post only represent a fraction of our Indigenous titles. Read them today and everyday! ❤️

📖 Âmî Osâwâpikones (Dear Dandelion) by SJ Okemow
📖 Walking Together by Elder Albert D. Marshall, and Louise Zimanyi with illustrations from Emily Kewageshig
📖 Buffalo Wild! By Deidre Havrelock, illustrated by Azby Whitecalf
📖Thunder and the Noise Storms by Jeffrey Ansloos and Shezza Ansloos, illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
📖She Holds Up the Stars by Sandra Laronde
📖Four Faces of the Moon by Amanda Strong
📖 Rabbit Chase By Elizabeth LaPensée, illustrated by KC Oster Translated by Aarin Dokum
📖 Sky Wolf’s Call by Eldon Yellowhorn & Kathy Lowinger
📖The Power of Style By Christian Allaire
📖Fatty Legs By Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton & Christy Jordan-Fenton, Illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes
📖 Treaty Words by Aimée Craft, illustrated by Luke Swinson
📖 Âhâsiw’s Forest Powwow by Sita MacMillan, illustrated by Azby Whitecalf
📖 Grampy’s Chair by Rebecca Thomas, illustrated by Coco Lynge

20/06/2024

Get your applications ready because the 2024-25 edition of our mentorship program opens for submissions on September 3! 🤩

Swipe ➡️ for more information about the program and visit the link in our bio for all the details!

Stay tuned on our socials to find out who is reading your submissions and read testimonials from previous mentees! 😊

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✨Who Is this Mentorship For?

Our mentorship program is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing. This includes but is not limited to LGBTQ2SIA+ writers, Black writers, Indigenous writers, writers of colour, writers living with disabilities, and anyone living at the intersections of these identities.

✨Why did we start this program?

We wanted to take concrete steps to address issues of inequity and representation in kids publishing by offering writers time, professional guidance, compensation, and an opportunity to learn more about an industry that has not provided equal access to everyone. And, we are always looking for ways to connect with new creators and support them in sharing their stories.

✨Why should you apply?

- You’re looking for an opportunity to develop a kids’ book project one-on-one with an experienced editor.
- You’re interested in learning more about the children’s publishing industry in Canada.
- You’ll receive personalized feedback on your application–even if you aren’t selected as a mentee.

18/06/2024

✨CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS✨

Annick is looking for illustrators living with physical disabilities for picture book work. Please share your portfolios and help spread the word! [email protected]

11/06/2024

This Indigenous History Month we are celebrating some of our Indigenous creators🥳Over the next two days we are highlighting the creators from our upcoming early reader chapter book series Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher! This vibrant debut book celebrates Cree culture and being true to yourself. The first book, hâsiw’s Forest Powwow hits shelves on August 6, 2024! This post is all about the amazing illustrator Azby Whitecalf! Scroll ➡️to read more about them!

✨Book description✨

Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and it’s the pits! She misses her Kôhkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She’s had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, hâsiw, and is brushed off by her mom, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow . . .
Accompanied by a life-sized hâsiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is. Her Kôhkom’s going to love this story!

10/06/2024

This Indigenous History Month we are celebrating some of our Indigenous creators🥳Over the next two days we are highlighting the creators from our upcoming early reader chapter book series Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher! This vibrant debut book celebrates Cree culture and being true to yourself. The first book, hâsiw’s Forest Powwow hits shelves on August 6, 2024! This post is all about the incredible author Sita MacMillan! Scroll ➡️ to read more about her!

✨Book description✨

Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and it’s the pits! She misses her Kôhkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She’s had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, hâsiw, and is brushed off by her mom, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow . . .
Accompanied by a life-sized hâsiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is. Her Kôhkom’s going to love this story!

06/06/2024

Join for her US Book Launch at Once Upon a Time bookstore💛🧡She will be doing a story time and book signing of her book So Loud!

📍2207 Honolulu Ave. Montrose, CA
🗓️Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 11:00am

✨Find more information click here: https://www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/so-loud