Indie publishing ‘significantly contributed’ to Ontario economy in 2023: study
The study, commissioned by the Ontario Book Publishers Organization (OBPO) has found that the independent book publishing industry contributed $145 million to Ontario’s GDP last year.

Listen up: These podcasts offer a different approach to books and writers
For nearly as long as there have been podcasts, there have been podcasts about stories. Three recently launched podcasts take a slightly different approach to the writing life.
Winners of the 2024 Quebec Writers’ Federation Literary Awards announced
Debut author Sabrina Reeves, Gail Scott, and Marie-Louise Gay are among award winners.
Jordan Abel, Niigaan Sinclair among 2024 Governor General’s award winners
Winning writers, illustrators, and translators receive $25,000, while publishers receive $3,000 to promote the winning titles.
Rights deals: Karen Pierce and Dustin Galer
Maurice Vellekoop wins 2024 Toronto Book Award
Rights deals: John Borrows, Alex D. Ketchum and Megan J. Elias + nine more
New distribution company to focus on publishers in the North
Iguttaq Distribution is an Inuit-owned book distributor.