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Groundwood Books is a Canadian children's book publisher founded in 1978 by Patricia Aldana, publishing fiction, picture books, graphic novels and nonfiction for all ages.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Groundwood Books is a Canadian children's book publisher. It was founded in 1978 by Patricia Aldana with a mandate to publish children's books of the highest possible quality for all ages, a list that has grown to include fiction, picture books, graphic novels and nonfiction. Its award-winning, critically acclaimed list is described as being ahead of the curve, justice oriented, and unafraid of tackling stories that may be considered difficult or controversial. Groundwood Books appears within the House of Anansi Press organization, whose children's and YA catalogue is presented under the Groundwood name.

History

Groundwood Books was founded in 1978 by Patricia Aldana with a mandate to publish children's books of the highest possible quality for all ages. That mandate has grown to include fiction, picture books, graphic novels and nonfiction. The imprint's award-winning, critically acclaimed list is known for being ahead of the curve, justice oriented, and unafraid of tackling stories that may be considered difficult or controversial. Groundwood Books is presented within the House of Anansi Press organization, whose children's and YA catalogue is organized under the Groundwood name.

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Award-winning, critically acclaimed children's publishing known for being ahead of the curve, justice oriented, and unafraid of tackling stories that may be considered difficult or controversial.

Product categories. Children's books · Fiction · Picture books · Graphic novels · Nonfiction

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