Award-winning author and illustrator Danielle Daniel, a 2024 Governor General’s Literary Award finalist, is launching Mighty Village Books, a new independent publishing company dedicated to children’s books.

Built on the belief that smaller is better, Daniel, who was born and raised in Sudbury, said the press aims to amplify underrepresented voices — particularly those rooted in Northern Ontario — while giving creators greater support and a fairer share of profits.

“What sets Mighty Village Books apart from other companies is our model,” Daniel explained in an interview. “We 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 — double the industry standard. This approach ensures eve

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