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It's time to boost Canadian Literature
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Hi Reader, You've probably heard that the federal government is debating implementing a 25% tariff on American books. That tariff will put a lot of strain on Canadian booksellers and publishers. Could this be an opportunity for Canadian authors? A tariff will result in raising book prices and limiting imports. In most cases, books will get 25% more expensive, so a $20 book would now cost $25. Canadian authors and publishers printing in Canada might get more benefits under the tariffs. The books will now be cheaper. Plus, you mightbe more interested in supporting Canadian books. Books like The Ninth Child by Lisa May LeBlanc, who once dug herself out of a Manitoba winter with a baking tray. Books like Pond'rings by Marcia Laycock, who got engaged after taking care of a puppy in the Yukon. Books like My Purple Heart by Samantha Kirby and Shakeyra Mason, who are giving their sons a supportive future in Canada. I talk more about this in my blog post, We're Made Out of Meat. But before I go, I want to give you three easy ideas to support your local Canadian authors. A rising tide lifts all ships.
If you want to reduce or eliminate the tariffs, write to your MP. Have an excellent day, Molly Layton-Simpson Marketing Assistant |
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📚Founder and Chief Creative Officer in boutique publishing company, Siretona Creative 👩🏫We teach and coach 🔤 the ABCs of publishing. 🤝We partner with ✍️committed Authors to produce 📖compelling Books in 🙋♀️collaborative Community. 🪶Join our author community: The Book Hatchery.
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