MODULE 2

YOUR LOCAL BOOK SUPPLIERS

Add your information to the following chart. Together we can build a resource that includes comments that will guide your future
purchases. Include your name in colour so we know who added the supplier.

Include all pertinent contact information and a description of their services. In your quest, also
consider suppliers of Aboriginal titles, French resources, graphic novels/comics, information books, and textbooks.

Suggested information to collect:

● discounts available to school libraries,

● all contact information
● special sales throughout the year, quotes?
● can they order in professional resources?
● other library-related items might they carry such as posters, stuffed animals, etc.
*Ensure that a bookseller/publisher is only included once in the Google doc.

Note: I selected my favourite graphic novel company from Toronto as the sample, but you should list local suppliers.

COMPANY TYPE OF CONTACT COMMENTS

NAME RESOURCE INFORMATION
The Beguiling Graphic Novels, Comics,
Manga
Joanie
United Library Service Picture books, novels,
(ULS) graphic novels, CDs/MP3s,
DVDs, mass market books,
foreign language titles
Vanessa
Once Upon a Bookstore Books for all ages (baby -
adult) with topics including
Kirstie LGBTQ, religion, Indigenous,
mental health, and foreign
319 College St, Toronto, ON
M5T 1S2
(416) 533-9168
mail@beguiling.ca
Main Office:
7140 Fairmount Drive SE
Calgary, AB T2H 0X4
Email: info@uls.com
BC Division:
101B - 3430 Brighton Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5A 3H4
Email: burnaby@uls.com
2795 Tutt Street, Kelowna, BC,
V1Y 0G1
Email:
melissa@onceuponabookstore.c
Largest comic book store in Canada,
offerS personalized service, give
quotes, can create suggested lists of
titles to compliment your collection, offer
advice re age appropriateness, usually
offer a 20% discount on titles, sponsor
of the Toronto Comic Festival open to
TLs, great return policy.
This a service that provides resources
to classroom teachers, teacher
librarians, and public libraries. They
have a warehouse that you can visit to
browse different books and resources
(by appointment only at this time), and
an online catalogue to order from.
Shipping is free for all western Canada.
They provide monthly catalogues for
members, as well as provide access to
selection databases for various
resources, such as Indigenous
resources. ULS offers support in
selecting and acquiring resources
through consultation, and they will find
and order resources within your
specified budget. To get a quote, you
can contact them, or become a member
to get more information on discounts
and browse their collection.
Independently owned bookstore in
Kelowna that offers a 20% discount to
educators. Can provide quotes, order in
books not on the website and source
 language; puzzles, plushies,
games
Gold Rush Bookstore Books for all ages - picture
books, novels, non-fiction and
Robyn fiction, games and puzzles
Les libraires Books for everyone, in both
Marie-Claude French and English.
They have audio-books,
ebooks and large print books.
Otter’s books Books for all ages in English
Marie-Claude and can do special orders for
French books.
Michelle Chow - Usborne books: books for
Independent Consultant children of all ages
for Usborne books
Sarah Cordes
a professional resources. Free local
delivery or free shipping over $35.
Offers a virtual bookfair where the
school gets a percentage of sales.
2063 Washington Street Independently owned bookstore that
Rossland, BC offers 10% discount to teachers and
(250) 362-5454 librarians using their own funds; invoice
info@goldrushbookstore.ca books to schools/libraries/districts for
20% if over $250; can create a wishlist
and will create a quote for the list; local
Kootenay authors highlighted; can
purchase used books for 50% off
They have many branches Offers 10% if you open a school
across Québec. account. Send you an invoice so you do
(855) 948-8775 not have to pay online.
Easy to make a wish list and sublists
https://www.leslibraires.ca with quotes (but does not include the
10% nor shipping).
Only negative-it can be a long wait for
delivery.
398 Baker Street Independently owned bookstore that
Nelson BC offers 10% discount schools. (More info
(250) 352-3434 to come)
otterbooksinc@gmail.com
7789 - 251-8428 ● Direct discounts are not
michelleusborneconsultant@gmail.c available, but as you purchase
om
books you earn points toward
Usborne Books at Home - Michelle
Chow free books.
● On the Usborne website you can
get any prices, and for big orders

Strong Nations Indigenous bookstore and
Lauren LP Indigenous publisher,
focusing on written materials
by, about and for Indigenous
lives. Lots of fiction,
non-fiction, poetry, science,
queer stories, all ages and
lots of Indigenous graphic
novels available.
Huge educator focus on
teaching and resourcing
1970 Island Diesel Way Suite
1, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W8
250.758.4287
https://www.strongnations.com Anyone can send in manuscripts for
/ publication consideration; priorities for
contact@strongnations.com
The Nanaimo Aboriginal
Centre owns and runs this
the reps will sometimes help you
save on shipping.
● Sometimes if there is a book you
want that is out of stock,
Michelle might have a copy at
home.
● There are different sales
throughout the year, and
sometimes Michelle has special
promotions and giveaways for
her VIPs
● Usborne does not really have
professional resources, but
Michelle will help you find books
that support the curriculum
● Michelle asked that I share she
also sits on the Red Cedar Book
Award board and that Red Cedar
books are a great way to get
kids reading Canadian authors.
Strong Nations does provide a 5%
discount to schools and organizations
with the exception of some select items.
All orders ship through Canada Post.
publication are,
1. Children’s books with Indigenous
content by Indigenous writers.
2. Multilingual children's stories.
 lessons around local
Indigenous people and
customs. Lots of Indigenous
made board trimmers,
puppets for storytelling, CDs,
etc.
Munro’s Books Books for everyone. Huge
focus on school books, many
Jien curated lists for indigenous,
LGBT, STEM, specific BC
core competencies, different
grade levels, French books,
textbooks, also sells puzzles,
games, and educational
posters
Indigenous owned and
operated bookstore and are
committed to publishing and
sharing Indigenous resources.
1108 Government Street
Victoria, BC | V8W 1Y2
250-382-2464
service@munrobooks.com
3. Non-fiction books on topics relevant
to Indigenous readers and allies.
4. Graphic novels by Indigenous
creators.
5. Non-indigenous works for use in
education.
Their educator section is pretty
unbeatable, lots of amazing book
bundle deals to beef up the Indigenous
written books in your classroom/library.
Resources include leveled readers,
multilingual stories (more than one
language on each page),
homeschooling supplies, secondary
level literature circle bundles, spine
labels (to indicate Indigenous content in
library shelves), learning strategies
posters, puzzles, learning index cards
and games. Many books used during
classroom instruction come with lesson
plans.
Does offer discounts to educational
institutions, but the amounts are not
publicized (must ask for a specific quote
to find out specific discount). On their
website, they have a whole page for
teachers with many relevant categories
of pre-selected books based on core
competencies of BC curriculum
standards, BCTF lists, and indigenous

The Book Depot Book Depot has been in the
Sarah Portman wholesale bargain book
business for over 35 years,
saving organizations time
and money by offering the
largest selection of
high-margin books.
Indigo/Chapters Largest canadian retail
Tim MacDonald bookstore.
Blackbond Books/The Retail bookstore.
Book Warehouse
Tim MaDonald
books by grade level. Free shipping on
orders over $75 in BC, and $8 flat rate
in Greater Victoria. Regularly sells
bargain and clearance books. They also
sell some other resources like
educational posters, but they do not
have a huge selection.
Mailing Address: Looks like they have great online
67 Front Street North service, Canadian Company,
Thorold, Ontario Minimum orders of $100
L2V 1X3, Canada
These books are sourced from
service@bookdepot.com overstocked publishers and so have
1-800-801-7193 75%-90% discount off retail. They also
offer aditional volume discounts:
● 75 to 149 copies – 5%
● 150 to 249 copies – 10%
● 250+ copies – 15%
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca Very convenient location. Everyone
/ knows Chapters, it has a good selection
of current books. Not a lot of older
2453-161A St, Unit 10, Surrey, books. They give Surrey librarians a
B.C. 20% discount. They have a large
selection of gift or reading accessories.
https://www.bookwarehouse.c Also close and convenient. Similar to
a/ Indigo/Chapters. Also 20% off for Surrey
librarians. After some perusing, I felt
203-19138 26th Ave, Surrey, like Black bond seems to have a
B.C. smaller, but possibly more diverse and

Stillman books Used bookstore. https://www.stillmanbooks.co
Tim MacDonald m/stillmanbookswhiterock.ht
m is owned by a self proclaimed
15158 North Bluff Road,
White Rock, B.C.
Raincoast Books Non-Fiction, Fiction, Horror, 2440 Viking Way, Richmond,
Thriller, Graphic Novels, BC, Canada V6V 1N2
Joanie Fantasy, Picture Books, TL info@raincoast.com
Activity Kits, Gifts Tel: 604-448-7100
Kidsbooks Fiction Non-fiction Kidsbooks on West
Joanie’s favourite! Indigenous Broadway
French 2557 West Broadway
Stem Vancouver BC
Puzzles, Games, V6K 2E9
Activities Phone: 604 738-5335
Kidsbook.ca
Kidsbooks in Edgemont
Village
3040 Edgemont Blvd
North Vancouver, BC
inclusive collection.
Might be strange to have a used
bookstore on the list. But Stillman books
“collector”. Some real gems, or “put
behind glass” books.
Vancouver based publishing company
with a distribution centre in Richmond.
There is a large range of books and
resources, including puzzles and
games, offered through this publishing
company. It caters to young kids, teens,
and adults. They are very active on
social media platforms and maintain a
blog as well. This is a great publishing
company as they even offer TL activity
kits! Contact for quote.
Vancouver independently owned store
and largest children’s bookstore in BC.
Large selections of all types of books,
puzzles & games. Owner Phyllis
regularly presents book
recommendations at BCTLA
Conferences. Customer service is
fabulous. You can email a list of titles
and oftentimes receive a quote back the
same day. Can order in non-fiction or
adult titles as well. School Districts
receive 20% discount, excellent return
policy. Educators can make individual
V7R 2N4 Canada appointments to help with orders or
Ph: 604-986-6190 book recommendations. Also have a
edgemont@kidsbooks.ca great suggestions list for teachers.