Tag #Indigenous Literature

How does the business model of Swift Water Books, such as its simplified submission process, aim to encourage participation from new and emerging Indigenous writers and illustrators?

Swift Water Books addresses the historical underrepresentation of Indigenous voices in children's literature. Demand for Indigenous-created children's books has surged by 25 percent in Canada and 35 percent in the US since 2021, indicating a market need that the imprint directly fulfills. This initiative builds upon existing Indigenous publishing efforts while establishing a presence within a major publishing house.