Canadian Publishers at 2009 Bologna Children`s Book Fair Éditeurs

Welcome to the Canada Stand!
Bienvenue au Stand du Canada!
This directory provides information on publishers exhibiting on
the Canada Stand at the 2009 Bologna Children’s Book Fair. You
can find out more about these and other Canadian publishers by
consulting the AECB’s catalogues available on the Canada
stand: Rights Canada Spring 2009 contains information on
selected Canadian titles whose rights are available for
international sale. If you would like to receive Rights Canada
regularly or if you have any questions or comments, come and
meet one of our representatives at the reception area of our
stand (Hall 29 D/7). We also invite you to visit the AECB’s
website (www.aecb.org) for more information. Best wishes for
success at the 2009 Bologna Children’s Book Fair!
Ce répertoire fournit des renseignements sur les maisons
d’édition canadiennes exposant au stand du Canada à la Foire
du livre jeunesse de Bologne 2009. Vous pouvez obtenir plus de
renseignements au sujet de celles-ci et d’autres éditeurs
canadiens en consultant les catalogues de l’AELC également
disponibles au stand du Canada : Droits du Canada printemps
2009 fait la promotion de titres canadiens choisis dont les droits
étrangers sont disponibles. Venez visiter un de nos
représentants au bureau de réception du stand (29 D/7) afin
d’obtenir Droits du Canada de façon régulière ou si vous avez
des questions ou commentaires. Nous vous invitons aussi à
consulter notre site Web (www.aecb.org) pour obtenir plus
d’information. Nous vous souhaitons le meilleur succès à la Foire
du livre jeunesse de Bologne 2009!
Canadian Publishers at
2009 Bologna Children’s Book Fair
AECB/AELC
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Association for the Export of Canadian Books
Association pour l’exportation du livre canadien
504–1 Nicholas St
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7
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+1 (613) 562-2324
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+1 (613) 562-2329
@ [email protected]
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www.aecb.org
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Christy Doucet, International Events Officer /
Agente, Événements internationaux
Annick Press
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Annick Press
15 Patricia Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M2M 1H9
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+1 416-221-4802
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+1 416-221-8400
@ [email protected]
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www.annickpress.com
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Susan Shipton, Sales & Rights Manager
Éditeurs canadiens à la
Foire du livre jeunesse de Bologne 2009
Hall 29, D7
The Association for the Export of Canadian Books (AECB) is an
industry association that assists Canadian book publishers develop
and increase their sales in international markets by providing market
intelligence as well as financial, promotional and logistical support.
To find out more about the AECB or Canadian book export, visit our
website at www.aecb.org.
L’Association pour l’exportation du livre canadien (AELC) est une
association de l’industrie qui appuie les éditeurs de livres canadiens
afin de développer et d’augmenter leurs ventes sur les marchés
internationaux en leur fournissant de l’information sur les marchés
ainsi qu’un soutien aux niveaux financier, promotionnel et logistique.
Pour en savoir plus sur l’AELC ou sur l’exportation du livre canadien,
visitez notre site Web : www.aecb.org.
Hall 29, D14
Annick Press is one of Canada's most dynamic and enterprising
independent children's book publishers. Our award-winning books
excite, entertain, and challenge the reader, and are available in over
15 languages. Ages 2-16 fiction and non-fiction.
Foreign Distributors: Ediciones Samara (Mexico), Jay Books (New
Zealand), John Reed Book Distribution (Australia), Firefly Books
(US), Lexsys(Caribbean), CSH Educational Resources Pte
(Singapore)
Beaver Books Publishing
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Beaver Books Publishing
3620 Poirier Boulevard
Saint-Laurent
Québec, Canada
H4R 2J5
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+1 514-725-1515
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+1 514-725-3457
Hall 29, D7
We are looking to sell co-editions and rights in countries around the
world to build the Beaver Books brand and promote "Beaver Ed".
We are currently promoting our Spanish Language workbooks for
Latin America, Beaver Ed's Kid's Quiz, and Beaver Ed's Brain
Busters series which are new for 2009.
@ [email protected]
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www.beaverbooks.ca
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George Papp, President
Éditions Chouette
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Éditions Chouette
300, rue Arran
St-Lambert, Québec
Canada
J4R 1K5
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+1 514-875-0327
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+1 450-672-5448
@ [email protected]
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www.chouettepublishing.com
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Anne Paradis, Marketing
Classroom Complete Press
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Classroom Complete Press
662D Progress Avenue
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
K7M 4W9
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+1 613-389-6792
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+1 613-389-8273
Hall 26, B57
Fondées en 1987, les Éditions Chouette se consacrent à la
publication de livres pour enfants d'âge préscolaire. Inspirés par les
travaux de la psychanalyste Françoise Dolto, ces albums sont
répartis dans des collections adaptées à chaque étape du
développement de l'enfant, de la naissance à 6 ans. À travers des
situations tirées de la vie quotidienne, ils visent à mettre des mots
sur les émotions et les expériences vécues par les tout jeunes
enfants. Les albums "Caillou" connaissent un succès international.
Foreign Distributors: Independent Publishers Group (US),
Interforum (France)
Hall 29, D7
Since 1987 Classroom Complete Press has assisted teachers and
parents by providing world class premium supplementary resource
materials for students in grades JK to 12. Consider our products if
you are looking for current curriculum materials written to grade for
regular and special education.
@ [email protected]
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Paul Laporte, Publisher
Penny Laporte, Graphic Designer
Dominique et Compagnie
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Dominique et Compagnie
300, rue Arran
Saint-Lambert, Québec
Canada
J4R 1K5
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+1 514-875-0327
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+1 450-672-5448
@ [email protected]
w www.dominiqueetcompagnie.com
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Luc Payette, President
Barbara Creary, Rights Director
Hall 26, B57
Award-winning publisher dedicated to producing high quality picturebooks, boardbooks, fiction and non fiction, as well as novels for
children, with talented illustrators and authors known around the
world.
Foreign Distributors : Servidis SA (Switzerland), S.D.L. Caravelle
S.A. (Belgium), Distribution du Nouveau Monde (France)
Groundwood Books
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Groundwood Books
110 Spadina Avenue, Suite 801
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5V 2K4
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+1 416-363-4343
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+1 416-363-1017
Hall 29, C5
Groundwood is dedicated to publishing children¹s books of the
highest possible quality in both language and illustration, books
which, by reflecting individual experiences, are of universal interest.
Fiction, non-fiction, picture books.
Foreign Distributors: Ediciones Samara (Mexico), Publishers
Group West (US)
@ [email protected]
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www.groundwoodbooks.com
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Patricia Aldana, Publisher
Nan Froman, Managing Editor
Barbara Howson, Rights Consultant
Kids Can Press
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Kids Can Press
29 Birch Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M4V 1E2
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+1 416-925-5437
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+1 416-960-5437
Hall 29, D12
Publishers of a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles for children of
all ages.
Foreign Distributor: University of Toronto Press (US)
@ [email protected]
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www.kidscanpress.com
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Karen Boersma, VP, Publisher
Adrienne Tang, Rights Associate, Selling
Lobster Press
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Lobster Press Limited
1620 Sherbrooke St. W Suite C & D
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
H3H 1C9
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+1 514-904-1100
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+1 514-904-1101
@ [email protected]
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www.lobsterpress.com
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Alison Fripp, President – Publisher
Claire Fripp, International Rights
Hall 29, D2
Lobster Press publishes board books, picture books, early readers,
YA, non-fiction and activity/guide books for children, tweens, teens
and their parents.
Foreign Distributors: Jay Books (New Zealand), Publishers Group
West (US), BookWise Asia Ptel (Australia and New Zealand)
Maple Tree Press / Owlkids Books
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Maple Tree Press / Owlkids Books
10 Lower Spadina Ave., Ste 400
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5V 2Z2
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+1 416-340-2700
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+1 416-340-9769
Hall 29, D14
Award-winning Maple Tree Press (now part of Owlkids Books) has
been publishing full-colour information and picture books for over 35
years. Our unique and delightful books entertain, inform, and satisfy
children's natural curiosity. Subjects include nature, the
environment, animals, activities, and picture books. Ages 3-13.
Foreign Distributor: Publishers Group West (US)
@ [email protected] / [email protected]
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www.mapletreepress.com / www.owlkids.com
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Deborah Bjorgan, Director, Sales and Marketing
Anne Shone, Executive Editor
Orca Book Publishers
Hall 29, D7
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Orca Book Publishers
1016 Balmoral Road
Victoria, British Columbia
V8T 1A8
Canada
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+1 250-380-1229
Orca Book Publishers produce quality award-winning books for
children and teens and reluctant readers of all ages. From
beautifully illustrated picture books through captivating juvenile
fiction and compelling novels for teen readers to professionallywritten teachers' guides, Orca is dedicated to bringing the best
possible books to young readers.
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+1 250-380-1892
Foreign Distributor: Orca Book Publishers (US)
@ [email protected]
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www.orcabook.com
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Samantha Haywood, Foreign Rights
Pembroke Publishers
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Pembroke Publishers
538 Hood Road
Markham, Ontario
Canada
L3R 3K9
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+1 905-477-0650
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+1 905-477-3691
@ [email protected]
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www.pembrokepublishers.com
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Mary Macchiusi, President
Hall 29, D7
Practical books for teaching of kindergarten to grade 12, and
students in teacher training programs. Topics include best practices
and teaching methods with emphasis on writing, drama, grammar,
thinking, and issues in education - boys, supporting struggling
students and leadership in schools. Our authors are leading
Canadian educators whose books celebrate and promote literacy
and the joy of learning. Pembroke books have been translated into
more than a dozen languages.
Foreign Distributors: Stenhouse Publishers (US), Curriculum
Corporation (Australia), Hinton Publishers (UK)
Éditions Phidal
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Éditions Phidal
5740, rue Ferrier
Montréal, Québec
Canada
H4P 1M7
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+1 514-738-0202
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+1 514-738-5102
Hall 26, B26
Phidal Publishing specializes in developing children's books with
bright illustrations, rich text and unique formats that please both
parent and child.
@ [email protected]
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www.phidal.com
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Albert Soussan, President
David Soussan, Vice-President
Lionel Soussan, Product Development
Gavin Lang, Sales Manager
QA International
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QA International
329, rue de la Commune Ouest, 3e étage
Montréal, Québec
Canada
H2Y 2E1
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+1 514-499-3000
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+1 514-499-3010
@ [email protected]
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www.qa-international.com
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Rossana Sommaruga, Rights Director
Rofact International
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Rofact International
90 rue St-Georges
Saint-Jean sur Richelieu, Québec
Canada
J3B-2S6
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+1 450-347-6335
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+1 450-358-5905
@ [email protected]
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www.rofact.com
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Benoit Laverrière, Commercial Manager
Jean Gherlenda, Sales Manager
Hall 29, D7
Renowned for its remarkable designs, eye-catching illustrations and
solid content, QA international is a leader when it comes to visually
innovative reference content. Its outstanding visual dictionaries and
reference guides on subjects as diverse as anatomy, ecology,
geography, astronomy, cooking, health and sports has earned QA
International a strong reputation among international publishers, and
partners from around the world.
Foreign Distributors: Firefly Books (US), Oxford University Press
(UK), Dohosha Shuppan Co. (Japan), Scholastic (US), Zanichelli
Editore SpA (Italy), El Hombre de la Mancha (Panama), Everybody's
Books (South Africa), El Horminguero (Guatemala)
Hall 29, D9
Rofact International se spécialise dans l’édition de livres jeunesse et
crée une vaste gamme de produits tels que des livres de jeux variés
et de la papeterie. Il possède des droits avec des licences
populaires telles que Dora l’exploratrice, Diego, Bob L’éponge,
Marvel heros et Spiderman. La maison offre également des
programmes Clés en main et les droits de certaines de ses
créations.
Second Story Press
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Second Story Press
20 Maud Street, Suite 401
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5V 2M5
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+1 416-537-7850
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+1 416-537-0588
Hall 29, D10
Second Story Press publishes award-winning fiction and non-fiction
specializing in woman-focused books as well as children's titles,
which have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.
Our list reflects concerns about social justice and our aim is to
produce books that challenge, inform, stimulate, delight, and
entertain.
@ [email protected]
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www.secondstorypress.ca
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Margie Wolfe, President - Publisher
Tormont- KIDZUP
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Tormont- KIDZUP
5532, rue Saint-Patrick
Montréal, Québec
Canada
H4E 1A8
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+1 514-954-1441
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+1 514-954-1443
Hall 29, D3
Since 1988, Tormont has published an extensive range of
internationally acclaimed titles for children, from game board books
to educational activity kits. We pride ourselves on creating beautifully
illustrated books that educate, entertain and motivate children. In
October 2006, Tormont announced a partnership with Kidz-Up
Productions, a leading educational media publisher for children.
@ [email protected]
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www.kidzup.com
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Wendy Wiseman, President
Sherry Segal, Publisher
Marie-Josée Depatie, Manager, Corporate Accounts &
International Sales
Yurima Jiminez, Market Manager, Co-editions
Wendy Sarazen, Production Director
Tundra Books
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Tundra Books
75 Sherbourne Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5A 2P9
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+1 416-598-1114
1-800-788-1074
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+1 416-598-0247
@ [email protected]
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www.tundrabooks.com
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Catherine Mitchell, Director of Foreign and Special Markets
Hall 29, D10
Canada's oldest children's publisher, Tundra is known internationally
for the highest standards in art, text, and production of fine picture
books, fiction, and non-fiction for children and young adults.
Foreign Distributors: Ediciones Samara (Mexico), Forrester Books
(New Zealand), Everybody's Books (South Africa), El Horminguero
(Guatemala), Random House (US)
Québec Édition Stand / Stand de Québec Édition
Exhibitors /Exposants
Boomerang éditeur jeunesse
Bouton d'or Acadie
Les Éditions Caractère
Les Éditions Imagine
Les Éditions des Intouchables
Les Éditions du Trécarré
La courte échelle
Les 400 coups
Hall 29, D4