Annick Press Ltd.
Annick Press was founded in 1975 (and incorporated in 1979) by
Anne W. Millyard and Rick Wilks with a mandate to publish quality
children's literature by Canadian authors. Between 1975 and 1983
we published only a handful of titles each year (between three
and six). We rarely broke even on a book, though our titles were
consistently well-reviewed. Over the past twelve years we have
published between twenty-one and thirty-five titles annually. In
total, we now have 291 books in print.
We specialize in full-colour picture books which we publish in
English, though each year we are also publishing more and more of
our list in French. (We have appointed a distributor in Quebec,
Diffusion Dimedia Inc.) Our programme also includes a line of
successful pre-teen novels, mini-books (ANNIKINS), a line of
non-fiction titles, and some Spanish, Japanese and
Chinese-language publishing.
The Directors of the company have written that, 'A successful
children's book is one that feels authentic, that makes the child
belong, poses questions, opens doors, encourages discussion,
causes laughter and tears, and invites a sharing of emotions. It
is also a book that allows the imagination to touch the sky.'
We feel very strongly that our editorial success, and whatever
financial well-being we have enjoyed, are due to the fact we
remain true to our editorial philosophy. We are an owner-managed
company that places the highest premium on delivering quality
publications that reflect the world of the child, and our titles
are available at prices that are as reasonable as possible.
Annick Press Ltd. has a sales and marketing arrangement with
Firefly Books Ltd. They have been our exclusive distributor in
North America for eighteen years. We also have sales and
marketing arrangements with distributors around the world.
Over the past year, our titles have again been recognized with
many awards, both in Canada and abroad.
Internationally, we were awarded: 1) 1995 Bologna Ragazzi
Fiction Prize, Bologna Children's Book Fair; 2) 6 titles were
chosen for the 'American Bookseller's Pick of the Lists' by the
ABA; 3) 1995 Storytelling World Award, International Reading
Association; and 4) White Raven, International Youth Library,
Munich.
Here in Canada we received:
1) The Governor General's Award (art work) (another title was a
finalist);
2) Mr. Christie Book Award (finalist); and,
3) 4 titles received Merit Awards from Studio Magazine.
Company Details
Year Established:
1976
Total Sales ($CDN):
$1,000,000 - $5,000,000
Number of Employees:
9
Company Information
Marg Anne Morrison
Title:
Manager
Area of Responsibility:
Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(416) 221-4802
Fax:
(416) 221-8400
Rick Wilks
Title:
Director
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(416) 221-4802
Fax:
(416) 221-8400
Email:
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Products
Tape, Magnetic, Audio, Recorded
Books, Works Of Fiction, Other Than English
Books, School Text, Other Than English
Books & Pamphlets Other Than English, Nes
Books & Pamphlets, English Only, Nes
Books, School Text, English Only
Childrens Picture Books Nes
Full colour picture books, non-fiction, young adult literature.
Services