Strong Nations Publishing
Strong Nations is an Indigenous owned and operated publishing house located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
We work with new and established Indigenous writers and artists to uplift Indigenous voices. Our books reflect a diversity of perspectives and align with our values of social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and language revitalization. We specialize in the publication of children’s literature and educational resources, including reading series, teaching guides for educators, and a variety of materials for the learning environment. It is a central goal of our books to provide positive representation of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives to the next generation.
Manuscript Submission Guidelines
We welcome submissions from Indigenous writers and artists in English, French, and Indigenous languages.
Priorities for Publication
We are interested in Indigenous stories by Indigenous creators in the following genres:
- children’s picture books
- early reader chapter books for ages 6-9
- middle-grade books for ages 9-12
- graphic novels for children and teens
- non-fiction books for young learners
- books and resources for use in education
Submission Guidelines
- Please include a synopsis, full manuscript, author contact information, and a brief author biography. In your bio, please indicate your Indigenous cultural background and the community or communities with which you affiliate.
- Please format manuscripts in a Word document, double-spaced, in 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
- For picture books and graphic novels, we prefer submissions without illustrators attached to the project. If we decide that it is the right fit for publication, we will work closely with you to create a list of talented artists that align with your vision for the book.
- Please indicate if the manuscript is a sequel or intended to be part of a series.
- Please indicate if the manuscript has been previously self-published.
- Hard-copy submissions will not be returned. Please do not send original artwork or the only copy of a manuscript.
Please email your submissions to Topher Beaton, Manager of Publishing, at publish@strongnations.com or send by mail to:
Attention: Publishing Team
Strong Nations Publishing Inc.
2595 McCullough Rd
Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4M9, Canada
Our publishing team receives many submissions throughout the year and considers each one carefully. We aim to respond within six weeks of the submission date.
Thank you! We look forward to reading your submissions.
Our logo reflects the greater Nation we live within—Turtle Island (North America)—and the strength
and core of the Pacific Northwest Coast peoples—the Cedar Tree, known as the Tree of Life. We are
here to support the building of strong nations and help share Indigenous voices.
