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Formac publishing company is a literary publisher with a focus on canadas maritime provinces, and books from maritime canadian authors. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. Listing all 4 christian publishers listed in the canadian publishers directories. They have published a number of books that have been nominated for the caldecott, the most prestigious childrens book award. Weve put together a christian publishing companies list to. Crosslink will ensure your book appears on tens of thousands of book retailer websites, and market it for sale in stores through. Peachtree publishing childrens book publisher, picture book to young adult. After receiving your manuscript, we will let you know within a few business days if your book has been accepted for publication. Tips from westbow press, your christian childrens book publisher. Christian writers needed, no fees to pay, we are traditional christian publishers and childrens. Please do add our details on your list of christian publishers. The national collective voice of englishlanguage canadianowned book publishers.
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