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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.

09/27/2026

The award-winning picture book Ra!Ta!Ma!Cue! by Howie Shia is now available as an audiobook!🥁

Come celebrate with us at the audiobook launch

🗓️ Saturday, October 10, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Caversham Books, 262 B Geary Ave, Toronto ON

Sound & music by Tim Shia; voice by Liv🎠

09/26/2026

✏️ From sketch to finished illustration!

Swipe➡ to see how this gorgeous illustration from Quest of the Drowned Lands started, and get a peek at illustrator Quynh Anh Nguyen’s process behind the book.

“The most challenging part for me is coming up with composition and the colour stage. I took quite some time on the lake and fields to figure out how I can give it its own character as a background so that it can speak of the story the same way as kids or allies in the book. As for compositions, I tried to push the boundaries of my comfort zone and make it more engaging than before, trying to break away from a regular rectangular composition for some illustrations. I hope to do it more often for future books!” – Quynh Anh Nguyen

We love getting a glimpse at all the thought and experimentation that goes into bringing a story to life. 🎨We hope you enjoyed this behind the scenes look. Pick up Quest of the Drowned Lands from your local indie bookstore today!💛

09/25/2026

Over the next couple of days we will be getting an exclusive for book 2 in the new Legendary Allies, Quest of the Drowned Lands, an early reader chapter book series . Today, illustrator Quynh Anh Nguyen tells us about her creative process and we see a glimpse of her thumbnails. ✍🏻🎨

“For each book, the main colour becomes the foundation of the narrative work and a small easter egg. Unlike the previous book, “The Healer and the Phoenix”, I wanted the blue and purplish colour to pop off, often drawing dark scenes compared to the sunlit illustrations for book 1. I think the water could have been a character on its own. Its colours and the harshness of waves would change almost every chapter, making me think very hard about how I can make it feel dangerous in one scene and alluring in another.”— Quynh Anh Nguyen

📖Pick up the book from your local indie bookstore today!

09/24/2026

Say hello to Salma! 💛📚

From making new friends to navigating big feelings, new experiences, and life’s little challenges, Salma’s adventures capture the joys of growing up, finding your place, and being surrounded by family and community.
And now, with Salma Keeps Her Word, there’s a brand-new adventure to add to the collection!

✨Which Salma book is your favorite?

09/23/2026

Celebrating five years of mentorships with books that started as mentorship applications!🥳

✨The Words We Share by Jack Wong
✨So Loud! by Sahar Golshan, illustrated by Shiva Delsooz

✨The Secret of the Jade Bangle by Linda Trinh, illustrated by Clayton Nguyen
✨Mehndi Boy by Zain Bandali, illustrated by Jani Balakumar
✨Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher, and Âhâsiw’s Forest Powwow by Sita MacMillan, illustrated by Azby Whitecalf
✨Little Bee: The Buzz About the Party by Danny Neville, illustrated by Colleen McKeown

✨Danica dela Torre, Certified Sleuth by Mikaela Lucido, illustrated by Joanna Cacao
✨Maya Plays the Part by Calyssa Erb
✨Skygull Calamity by Bronwyn Fairchild

✨The Dark Cove Theatre Society by Sierra Marilyn Riley
✨A Good Daughter’s Ghost by Sam Wilket
✨Crash Landing by Li Charmaine Anne
. . and more on the way!

You have one more week to apply to our mentorship program! Find more info here: https://www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines/Annick-Press-Mentorship-Program

09/22/2026

📚✨ THREE NEW BOOKS ARE HERE! ✨📚
Today’s a big day at Annick Press! Say hello to three new adventures hitting shelves today! Swipe➡️to learn more.

Pick them up from your local indie bookstore today! 📚

💬 SALMA KEEPS HER WORD by Danny Ramadan, illustrated by Anna Bron

Book 5 in the beloved Salma series! When Salma struggles to communicate with her grandmother in Arabic, she discovers that sometimes the most important things can be said without words.

🌪️ SKYGULL CALAMITY by Bronwyn Fairchild
A steampunk adventure through floating cities, solar ships, and a terrifying storm, where one unlikely hero has to find the courage to save his home.

🐉 QUEST OF THE DROWNED LANDS by Linda Trinh, illustrated by Quynh Anh Nguyen

Book 2 in Legendary Allies! Four kids, four legendary ally animals, and a new quest to help a community facing devastating floods. Full of Vietnamese mythology, magic, friendship, and teamwork

09/21/2026

The newest Salma adventure is almost here! ⭐️

Salma Keeps Her Word by Danny Ramadan, illustrated by Anna Bron comes out TOMORROW, and it already has a ⭐️ starred review!

Don’t miss Salma’s newest story when it hits shelves tomorrow. 📚✨

09/17/2026

The Word on the Street Toronto Book & Magazine Festival is happening Sept. 26 & 27! 🤩 Visit us at the Annick booth #10 to say hello 👋 and enjoy 20% off all our books. This year our creators are joining exciting events on Saturday and Sunday, and Sid Sharp and Suharu Ogawa will also be signing books at the booth—swipe ➡️ to see when and where!

📍Location: David Pecaut Square 215 King Street W
🗓️When: Saturday, Sept. 26 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, Sept. 27 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️The festival is FREE to attend

Can’t wait to see you at Word on the Street!✨📕

09/16/2026

🌙 The countdown to Midnight Manor continues! 🌙

With just a two weeks to go until September 29, we’re sharing the final round of bookseller praise for Sid Sharp’s #1 Kids’ Indie Next Pick for September/October! 👻📚

Swipe through to read the bookseller love! ➡️🖤

09/15/2026

Meet more of the editors behind our mentorship program! 💛 As applications continue to roll in, we’re excited to introduce a few more of the editors who will be reviewing submissions this year: Claire C. (Senior Editor), Gayna T. (Sales & Rights Director, Acquiring Editor), Nancy C. (Associate Editor, Indigenous), and Katie H. (Editorial Director).

And if you’ve been thinking about applying, consider this your little nudge! 💌

Applications are open NOW! Annick’s mentorship program is for writers who have been historically excluded from children’s publishing.

🔗For more information and application details, visit the link in our bio.

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