Author and illustrator Danielle Daniel launches Mighty Village Books, a new independent publishing company dedicated to children\u2019s books<\/p>\n
Published Sep 23, 2025 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 3 minute read<\/p>\n
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Author and illustrator Danielle Daniel is launching Mighty Village Books, a new independent publishing company dedicated to children’s books. Supplied photoArticle content<\/p>\n
Award-winning author and illustrator Danielle Daniel, a 2024 Governor General\u2019s Literary Award finalist, is launching Mighty Village Books, a new independent publishing company dedicated to children\u2019s books.<\/p>\n
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Built on the belief that smaller is better, Daniel, who was born and raised in Sudbury, said the press aims to amplify underrepresented voices \u2014 particularly those rooted in Northern Ontario \u2014 while giving creators greater support and a fairer share of profits.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhat sets Mighty Village Books apart from other companies is our model,\u201d Daniel explained in an interview. \u201cWe stay intentionally small and share more fully with the creators who bring our books to life. Authors receive 20 per cent of the retail price of each book sold \u2014 double the industry standard. This approach ensures every book gets the care and attention it deserves, while building a fairer, more sustainable future for children\u2019s publishing.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to starting a new publishing company, Daniel plans to create art and resources designed for the classroom, libraries and home.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThese resources support social\u2013emotional growth and creativity,\u201d she said. \u201cThey include affirmations that encourage empathy, nurture self-worth, and remind children that their voices and stories matter. As a former elementary school teacher, I know how essential it is to build a classroom where every child feels they belong. Our resources are created to reinforce messages of kindness, courage and self-belief.\u201d<\/p>\n
Daniel said her company\u2019s vision is focused on young readers and early literacy, with an emphasis on picture books and middle-grade fiction.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlongside our books, we create meaningful art and resources that directly support our future books and creators,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re not just publishing stories \u2014we\u2019re building community, bringing together readers, creators, educators and families through the power of art and story. By selling directly online and partnering with independent bookstores, we\u2019re helping to shape a movement rooted in equity, care and creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox author and illustrator said that she thought long and hard about creating something \u201cfilled with hope\u201d and something that was better aligned with her spirit and vision for the future of publishing.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt my core, I believe beautiful, lasting books begin with how we care for the people who create them,\u201d she said. \u201cMighty Village Books is my way of honouring creators and their stories while helping to build a more sustainable, equitable future for children\u2019s publishing.\u201d<\/p>\n
After 10 books in 10 years, Daniel said she was ready to challenge herself in a new way \u2014 to be more innovative, utilize her skills and \u201cto step boldly into what comes next.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy experiences \u2014 both good and difficult have shaped me, and I know they will make me a stronger leader, because I\u2019ve lived on the frontlines of publishing,\u201d she said. \u201cNow, I look forward to walking alongside a new generation of authors and illustrators as they bring their stories into the world, guided by a mighty heart.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Daniel said starting January, submissions will be open on her website. She encourages both debut and established Canadian and Indigenous authors, as well as those from underrepresented communities, to apply. The first books will be published in 2028.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are especially passionate about uplifting new voices in children\u2019s literature from Northern Ontario, working closely with authors and illustrators to bring thoughtful, imaginative stories into the world,\u201d she said. \u201cLatitude 46 Publishing has been a powerful advocate for northern writers, and we\u2019re here to ensure those voices are heard in children\u2019s publishing. too.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information, visit mightyvillagebooks.com. You can follow the company on its socials: IG: @mightyvillagebooks and Facebook: @mightyvillagebooks.<\/p>\n
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