Introducing Three New Consortium Publishers

November 2, 2023

We interrupt our regular Communiqué programming to introduce three new Consortium publishers for distribution: Neem Tree Press, Portage & Main Press, and Willsow.

We’re excited to welcome them to our list! Read on to learn more about these terrific presses and their books, and look for them in our Spring/Summer 2024 catalogs.

Neem Tree Press

Start date: January 3

Neem Tree Press is a vibrant independent publisher of books that change and broaden perspectives. Based in London, they publish thought-provoking and provocative stories from all over the world, including children’s and young adult titles, that aim to showcase global cultures and diverse protagonists.

FEATURED TITLES:

Clytemnestra’s Bind
by Susan C. Wilson
Fiction • April 2024 • 9781915584588

This bold novel redefines Clytemnestra’s story, unveiling the untold depths of her soul in a fiery tale of power, family rivalry, and a mother’s burning love.

Belly Woman: Birth, Blood & Ebola: The Untold Story
by Benjamin Black
Biography & Autobiography • May 2024 • 9781911107576

Courage meets crisis in a doctor’s extraordinary true account from the frontlines of maternal healthcare during a deadly epidemic in Sierra Leone.

Portage & Main Press

Start date: January 3

Portage & Main Press (PMP) is independent, Canadian, and woman-owned. PMP publishes a wide range of educational resources that prioritize Indigenous and marginalized voices to inspire child-centered, inclusive learning. Their imprint, HighWater Press, publishes stories by emerging and established Indigenous writers. These books are a rich mix of nonfiction, novels, graphic novels, and children’s literature that honor and support Indigenous resurgence.

FEATURED TITLES:

The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage
by David A. Robertson
Juvenile Fiction • April 2024 • 9781774921012

From the author of the popular Misewa Saga series comes an action-packed middle grade novel about hockey, sportsmanship, and a young boy learning to take pride in his Cree identity.

We Need Everyone
by Michael Redhead Champagne, illus. Tiff Bartel
Juvenile Nonfiction • May 2024 • 9781774920114

Celebrating diverse cultures and abilities, this interactive picture book empowers children to identify their gifts and use them to overcome challenges, achieve goals, and strengthen communities.

Willsow

Start date: January 3

Willsow books are the first-ever plantable children’s books, produced in the United Kingdom with biodegradable materials and special handmade paper embedded with real vegetable and herb seeds. Willsow’s aim is to educate children and adults alike about sustainability. In 2021, the company appeared on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den.

FEATURED TITLES:

The Carrot Who Was Too Big For His Bed
by Tom Lines, illus. Tom Ward
Juvenile Fiction • April 2024 • 9781916253506

The Lettuce Who Wanted a New Look
by Tom Lines, illus. Tom Ward
Juvenile Fiction • April 2024 • 9781916253513

The Basil Who Built Bridges
by Tom Lines, illus. Tom Ward
Juvenile Fiction • April 2024 • 9781916253520

The Dill Who Foiled The Soil Snatchers
by Tom Lines, illus. Tom Ward
Juvenile Fiction • April 2024 • 9781916253537

The Parsley Who Flew To The Rescue
by Tom Lines, illus. Tom Ward
Juvenile Fiction • April 2024 • 9781916253544

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