Name: Book*hug Press
Products: Book Publisher
Manufactured In: Toronto, Ontario
Where to Buy: Online, Retail stores
Website: bookhugpress.ca
Canadian Owned: Yes
Book*hug Press is a Canadian independent publisher dedicated to contemporary literature. Established in 2004, the press has been championing bold voices in literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, poetry, and literature in translation for over two decades. Book*hug Press is recognised for pushing cultural boundaries and fostering thoughtful discussions through literature.
With a strong commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, Book*hug Press amplifies voices that are underrepresented in Canadian literature, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, Deaf and disabled writers. Their books are produced in accessible formats, including print, eBooks, and audiobooks, and many of its titles have received prestigious accolades, which include recognition from the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the International Booker Prize, and the Governor General’s Literary Awards.