Distribution for Small Press and Independent Publishers

Sandhill specializes in the distribution of small press and independently published titles to book retailers across Canada. We produce colour catalogues twice a year to feature new acquisitions. 

We carry Canadian special interest non-fiction titles on subjects such as cooking, business, travel, railways, aviation, regional guides and more. While we will carry a select few children's titles, we don't distribute fiction or poetry as a general rule. 

The best plan is to email us at info@sandhillbooks.com (Attn: Acquisitions on Subject line) with a query and description of your book. Include a cover jpg and any information you feel will present your book in its best light, and any media you may have had. If we feel we'd like to see a copy, we'll let you know. We're always on the watch for great new independently published titles for our Sandhill list.

*****Please note we do not distribute US originating titles or POD titles.

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