8 CANADIAN PUBLISHERS THAT I HAVE SUBMITTED MY YA MANUSCRIPT TO

(1) Annick Press (Toronto, Ontario)
Annick Press is an independent children’s publisher in Toronto. Annick Press publishes books for toddlers to young adults. Their YA novels tends to range from 50,000 to 70,000 words.
 
Submission guideline link: Submission Guidelines | Annick Press
Submission requirements: First chapter, synopsis and cover letter
Consideration timeline: They didn't mention a timeline. They are unable to respond to every submission individually.

(2) Dancing Cat Books (Toronto, Ontario)
Dancing Cat Books accepts submissions for middle grade fiction and non-fiction, and young adult fiction and non-fiction, and they only publish Canadian authors.  

Submission guideline link: Submission | DCB (dcbyoungreaders.com)
Submission requirements: Complete manuscript with word count indicated, synopsis (no more than 200 words), author bio, full contact information
Consideration timeline: If you don’t hear from them within three months of submitting your materials, you can assume that they are not interested in pursuing publication.

(3) Douglas & McIntyre (Madeira Park, BC)
Douglas & McIntyre has been around for over 50 years, and they published books that have won many national and international awards. They accept manuscripts in many genres, including YA.
 
Submission guideline link: Submission Policy – Douglas & McIntyre (douglas-mcintyre.com)
Submission requirements: Cover letter, complete manuscript, book summary
Consideration timeline: They didn’t mention a timeline.

(4) ECW Press (Toronto, Ontario)
ECW stands for Essays on Canadian Writing, and they started in 1974.  They publish about 50 new titles each year in every genre of commercial and literary works.

Submission guideline link: ECW Press | A Canadian Indie Book Publisher | Publishing Curiously Compelling Books Since 1974
Submission requirements: Cover letter, brief bio, 15-25 pages of the manuscript
Consideration timeline: If you don’t hear back from them within two months, you can assume they are not interested in pursuing publication.

(5) Red Deer Press (Markham, Ontario)
Red Deer Press encourages Canadian talent from across Canada, writers and artists. Red Deer Press is a small Canadian publishers distinguished by its children’s and young adult program, and it publishes children’s picture books, contemporary YA fiction, adult fiction and non-fiction.

Submission guideline link: Manuscript Submissions | Red Deer Press
Submission requirements: Query letter, 3 sample chapters
Consideration timeline: If you don’t hear back from them within six months, you can assume they are not interested in pursuing publication.

(6) Tidewater Press (Toronto, Ontario)
Tidewater Press publishes both fiction and nonfiction accounts of advocates, pioneers, immigrants and activists. They publishe 4-5 titles per year.

Submission guideline link: Submissions | Tidewater Press - Accepting manuscripts from Canadian authors
Submission requirements: Meet the criteria of Tidewater Press publishing mandate, 500 words max synopsis, manuscript
Consideration timeline: They didn't mention a timeline. They are unable to detailed feedback to authors in their reply.

(7) Tundra Books  (Toronto, Ontario)
Tundra Book Group consist of Tundra, Puffin Canada and Penguin Teen Canada. Penguin Teen Canada is an imprint for YA books.  Submission to any of the three publishers is through Tundra Books.
 
Submission guideline link: Submissions - Tundra Book Group (tundrabooks.com)
Submission requirements (for YA fiction): Cover letter, complete manuscript
Consideration timeline: If you don’t hear from them within six months of submitting your materials, you can assume that they are not interested in pursuing publication.

(8) Yellow Dog (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Yellow Dog is an imprint of Great Plains Publications Ltd. and it publishes contemporary and historical fiction for middle grade and teen readers across North America.

Submission guideline link: Submit | Great Plains Publications
Submission requirements: Cover letter, brief bio, one page synopsis or outline, 2-3 sample chapters for fiction
Consideration timeline: If you don’t hear back from them within six months, you can assume they are not interested in pursuing publication.

I didn’t hear back from any of these publishers, unfortunately. But perhaps you will when you do your submission! There are many other Canadian and international publishers out there, so do your own research as well. As Spark is set in Canada, I simply decided to only submit my manuscript to Canadian publishers. I’ve also summitted queries to 6 Canadian literary agencies/agents, and will share those agencies/agents with you in another post. ​