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Annick Press is recognized as one of the most innovative and cutting-edge publishers of fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. With editorial offices in Toronto, Annick publishes over 25 titles per annum, which are distributed in the United States and abroad by Publisher's Group West, in Canada by the University of Toronto Press, and licensed internationally. Annick also publishes e-book editions of select titles, which are available through most e-book stores and streaming sites.

On this day 80 years ago, the city of Hiroshima was devastated by the first use of an atomic bomb in warfare. Over 100,0...
06/08/2025

On this day 80 years ago, the city of Hiroshima was devastated by the first use of an atomic bomb in warfare. Over 100,000 lives were lost, and countless others were forever changed.

Never Silent: A Hiroshima Survivor’s Story by Setsuko Thurlow and Kathy Lowinger with illustrations by Michelle Theodore, shares Setsuko’s powerful firsthand account of that day and her lifelong commitment to peace and nuclear disarmament.

We remember. We reflect. And, like Setsuko, we hope for a world without nuclear weapons.

A portion of royalties from this book will be donated to the Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition (HNDC).

Applications for Annick's mentorship program open on September 2! 🤩 The program is for writers who have been historicall...
01/08/2025

Applications for Annick's mentorship program open on September 2! 🤩 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 Celeste Koon:
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Annick Press believes in its writers and their stories. My mentor was as driven as I was to help me do whatever it takes to get my book published. The first step to making dreams come true is having other people believe that you can. This mentorship gave me the hope and drive to actualize a lifelong dream that had felt overwhelmingly big and far off and now feels no only doable but a spark that'll catch fire and grow any second now. I'm not just going to write one book... I'm going to write MANY!—Celeste Koon
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✨For more information on the program, click the link here: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

We’re so excited to reveal our Fall 2025 releases! Whether you’re looking for joyful picture books, unforgettable middle...
31/07/2025

We’re so excited to reveal our Fall 2025 releases! Whether you’re looking for joyful picture books, unforgettable middle grade adventures, a gripping YA read, or eye-opening non-fiction, there’s something here for every kind of reader.

✨ Pre-order from your favorite indie bookstore using the “shop local” button on our website.

💬 Which title are you most excited to read first?

Recently, released a list of 596 books that have been banned from Department of Defense Schools in the United States.Am...
28/07/2025

Recently, released a list of 596 books that have been banned from Department of Defense Schools in the United States.

Among the titles are three powerful, thought-provoking books by Annick creators. These are books that center diverse voices, challenge the status quo, and spark important conversations.

📚 We stand by these books.

We are proud to publish stories that reflect the real lives and experiences of young people. We believe all kids deserve access to inclusive and honest literature.

❤️ To the authors, illustrators, and readers who continue to speak up, we are with you.

📖 Learn more about the banned books at and help keep these stories alive by reading, sharing, and discussing them.

Today for our 50th anniversary highlight we’re celebrating Anna at the Art Museum by Hazel Hutchins and Gail Herbert, il...
10/07/2025

Today for our 50th anniversary highlight we’re celebrating Anna at the Art Museum by Hazel Hutchins and Gail Herbert, illustrated by Lil Crump. This clever and endearing picture book invites kids to see art in a whole new way.

Anna thinks visiting the art museum is boring at first. Everything feels old, quiet, and off-limits. But with help from a kind guard and a peek behind the scenes, she discovers a “secret workshop” where paintings are restored and realizes that art can reflect life in surprising ways.

We’re especially proud that Anna at the Art Museum includes real reproductions of paintings from The Met, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, the National Gallery in London, and more.

🌟 Featured on eight best-of lists and commendations
🌟 Kirkus starred review: “Clever and endearing”
🌟 Includes a catalogue so kids can learn about each masterpiece in the book

Thanks to our talented creators and our partnership with world-class galleries, this story reminds us that art really is for everyone.

On July 7, we recognize the anniversary of the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a historic ...
07/07/2025

On July 7, we recognize the anniversary of the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a historic step toward a world without nuclear arms.

Annick Press is honoured to be publishing Never Silent: A Hiroshima Survivor’s Story by Setsuko Thurlow and Kathy Lowinger with illustrations by Michelle Theodore. A powerful firsthand account, Never Silent tells the story of Setsuko’s survival of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and her unwavering dedication to peace and nuclear disarmament.

Coming August 8, ahead of the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, this book is a testament to remembrance, resilience, and activism.

A portion of royalties from this book will be donated to the Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition (HNDC).

Get your applications ready because the 2025-26 edition of our mentorship program opens for submissions on September 2! ...
03/07/2025

Get your applications ready because the 2025-26 edition of our mentorship program opens for submissions on September 2!

Swipe ➡️for more information about the program and visit this link for more info: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

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.

We asked Jordana Globerman to show us where she created Soul Machine for todays ! ✨“I love that my studio space is brig...
08/06/2025

We asked Jordana Globerman to show us where she created Soul Machine for todays ! ✨

“I love that my studio space is bright and surrounded by pictures of the people I love and bits of art I like. (I wish I worked at it more instead of twisted like a pretzel on the couch with my ipad.)” — Jordana Globerman

We hope you enjoyed this behind the scenes look at what went into creating Soul Machine! Pick up this incredible debut at your local indie bookstore today!

Jordana gives us an inside scoop into what goes into creating character design in todays for Soul Machine! 🤩“Chloe and...
07/06/2025

Jordana gives us an inside scoop into what goes into creating character design in todays for Soul Machine! 🤩

“Chloe and Lacey started as an early sketch of the Fates (the mom was a grandma in this illustration). I sadly deleted this to clear storage from my ipad - womp womp. I then build these characters out. In my sketches of them early on, I actually wrote out what their key features were so I would focus on those noticeable characteristics and keep them consistent. As I began working with Serah-Marie (my editor), I started to think more deeply about character arcs and have those key elements noted in the character synopsis.” — Jordana Globerman

For todays for Soul Machine we are getting the inside scoop on creating the cover and endpapers! 🤩“For elements like t...
06/06/2025

For todays for Soul Machine we are getting the inside scoop on creating the cover and endpapers! 🤩

“For elements like the cover or end papers, there is a lot more back and forth with Annick's creative team. I pitch a few ideas and work on them before we finalize things. For example, the end papers had a few alternatives. One that I liked was having a medieval style book on how to spin breth in the front and a pile of advertisements for Maya in the back. I liked the idea of balancing old and new. In the end, we opted for the end papers inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and William Morris - Maya and Lacey would definitely have been part of that movement given then Luddite tendencies.” — Jordana Globerman

Soul Machine by Jordana Globerman is OUT TODAY! ✨🌌A Wrinkle in Time meets Brave New World in this mind-bending, heart-tw...
03/06/2025

Soul Machine by Jordana Globerman is OUT TODAY! ✨🌌

A Wrinkle in Time meets Brave New World in this mind-bending, heart-twisting debut graphic novel that asks the biggest questions: What makes us us? What happens when corporations try to own our very souls?

In this unforgettable debut graphic novel, 14-year-old Chloe and her sister Lacey create souls in an old house in the countryside. When breth, the raw material they need for making souls, runs out, the sinister MCorp steps in with an offer: start making synthetic souls with Digibreth™ or lose everything. Chloe travels to the city to find a new source of real breth and a way to save their home. Along the way, she uncovers buried family secrets and begins to question what’s real, who she can trust, and what it truly means to have a soul.

Soul Machine is a stunning blend of science fiction, spirituality, and social commentary. With gorgeous artwork and a story full of heart, it explores family, consciousness, and the fight to protect what matters. Grab it from your local indie bookstore today💜

Annick Press will be at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival! Author signings! Panels! Festival exclusive limited edition ris...
03/06/2025

Annick Press will be at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival! Author signings! Panels! Festival exclusive limited edition riso comics! Free red pencil with every purchase!

🗓️Saturday June 7 (10-7) Sunday June 8 (10-5)

📍Mattamy Center, 50 Carlton, table 175!

FREE! FUN! COME SAY HI!

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