Our Members

ARP Books was founded in 1996 in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Their mandate is to publish a dynamic combination of cultural, fiction, and non-fiction titles with an emphasis on progressive political analysis of contemporary issues while encouraging innovative new writing. Distributed in Canada by ListDistCo and represented by The Canadian Manda Group (trade) and Brunswick Books (academic). Distributed and represented in the US by AK Press.

At Bay Press is an independent, award-winning publisher. We strive to seek out new work by both established and undiscovered authors and artists to help bring their work to light. We are known for publishing original, thoughtful titles that are exceptionally well-designed. In addition to our trade list, we also release three - five handmade, limited edition titles a year. We are committed to investing in new initiatives to support creativity and diversity of voices and disseminating our titles worldwide. At Bay Press is a member of the Association of Canadian Publishers, Association of Manitoba Book Publishers, the Literary Press Group, the Fine Press Book Association and the Canadian Book Binders and Book Artists Guild. We are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

CMU Press is a publisher, since 1974, of literary, scholarly, reference, and general interest books at Canadian Mennonite University. Historically, areas of specialization have been Mennonite studies and theology. The Press now has an open submission process and is committed to a diversity of excellent publications while continuing as an important voice for the Mennonite community. Domestic & Foreign Distribution: LitDistCo. Sales Representation: Literary Press Group.

At Great Plains Press, we publish stories that are unique and reflect our region, and Canada, to the rest of the world. We publish new writers alongside literary veterans, and seek out exciting, distinct and challenging topics as we share the stories that bind us. Great Plains has three imprints: Great Plains Press (regional non-fiction), Enfield & Wizenty (literary fiction), and Yellow Dog (fiction and non-fiction for middle grade and teen). Accepts unsolicited manuscripts from writers across Canada; visit the Submit link on the website for instructions. Distribution: PGC. Sales Representation: Raincoast Distribution; IPG Distribution in the US.

Primarily a literary press with several imprints: J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing (Non-fiction); Watson & Dwyer (Canadian History); Scirocco Drama (Theatre); and The Muses' Company (Poetry). Domestic & US Distribution: UTP.

The offices of Portage & Main Press and HighWater Press are located on Treaty 1 Territory as well as the homeland of the Métis Nation.

About Portage & Main Press

Portage & Main Press publishes a wide range of innovative and practical educational resources. Independent, Canadian, and woman-owned since 1967, we support dynamic learning communities by bringing together authors, educators, and K–12 students. Our books inspire child-centred, inclusive learning while prioritizing Indigenous and marginalized voices. These materials include comprehensive teacher guides, hands-on and inquiry-based resources, and texts to support inclusive classrooms.

About HighWater Press

HighWater Press, an imprint of Portage & Main Press, publishes award-winning stories by emerging and established Indigenous writers. Our catalogue includes national bestsellers, celebrated modern classics, and genre-defying works. These are stories with lasting impact. We work to honour and support Indigenous resurgence by amplifying diverse narratives that share joy, creativity, strength, bravery, and community. HighWater Press books feature compelling stories and exceptional production quality through a rich mix of non-fiction, graphic novels, and children’s literature. Domestic & International Distribution by University of Toronto Press (UTP). US Distribution by Consortium Book Sales & Distribution (CBSD).

"Signature Editions is a literary press which publishes fiction, non-fiction, drama and poetry. Domestic Distribution: UTP. Sales Representation: LPG (trade), Cariad (academic). "

"Turnstone Press publishes fiction, poetry, anthologies, criticism and non-fiction (with a focus on travel) by Canadian writers. Publishes literary genre fiction (primarily mystery) under the imprint Ravenstone. Domestic & Foreign Distribution: LitDistCo. Sales Representation: LPG. "

"Founded in 1967, University of Manitoba Press specializes in Native and Canadian history, Icelandic studies, aboriginal languages, and studies of Canadian literature and culture. Domestic Distribution: UTP. US Distribution: Michigan State University Press. "