<\/span><\/h3>\nRegional history, biography, and pictorials\u2014plus the Borealis Books<\/strong> imprint spotlighting Minnesota culture. Perfect for historians, journalists, and community memory projects.<\/p>\n<\/span>7) Lerner Publishing Group (Minneapolis)<\/span><\/h3>\nOne of North America\u2019s major children\u2019s publishers. Robust school\/library channels, extensive imprints, and reliable production pipelines. Gold standard for nonfiction K\u201312 and compelling picture books.<\/p>\n
<\/span>8) Carolrhoda Books (Minneapolis \u2013 Lerner imprint)<\/span><\/h3>\nAward-winning picture books and middle-grade\/YA that center emotional truth and kid appeal. Great home for authors who blend heart with craft.<\/p>\n
<\/span>9) Millbrook Press (Minneapolis \u2013 Lerner imprint)<\/span><\/h3>\nCurriculum-savvy nonfiction for young readers. If your manuscript explains complex topics with clarity and visual flair, Millbrook speaks fluent classroom.<\/p>\n
<\/span>10) Darby Creek (Minneapolis \u2013 Lerner imprint)<\/span><\/h3>\nHi\/lo and series fiction for middle and high school readers. Tight plotting, clear stakes, and high readability are key.<\/p>\n
<\/span>11) Capstone (Mankato)<\/span><\/h3>\nA K\u20138 juggernaut across nonfiction, early readers, comics\/graphic formats, and interactive libraries. Outstanding for authors with STEM, sports, or biography hooks.<\/p>\n
<\/span>12) ABDO (Edina)<\/span><\/h3>\nLibrary-friendly series, nonfiction, picture books, and graphic narratives. Known for fast, consistent programs aligned to educational markets.<\/p>\n
<\/span>13) The Creative Company (Mankato)<\/span><\/h3>\nArt-driven children\u2019s nonfiction with museum-quality design. If your project needs exquisite visuals, this press is a match.<\/p>\n
<\/span>14) Amicus (Mankato)<\/span><\/h3>\nEarly-literacy and K\u20133 nonfiction with clean layouts and leveled text. Great for educators and authors who write to standards without losing charm.<\/p>\n
<\/span>15) Free Spirit Publishing (Minneapolis)<\/span><\/h3>\nSEL (social-emotional learning), life skills, and educator\/parent resources for kids and teens. Ideal for counselors, teachers, and authors addressing behavior, mindfulness, or belonging.<\/p>\n
<\/span>16) Redleaf Press (Saint Paul)<\/span><\/h3>\nEarly childhood education resources and picture-book-adjacent materials. Perfect for practitioner-authors and program developers.<\/p>\n
<\/span>17) Beaming Books (Minneapolis \u2013 1517 Media)<\/span><\/h3>\nTrade children\u2019s list with heart\u2014picture books and middle grade that foster empathy, curiosity, and wonder. Strong values-forward positioning without preachiness.<\/p>\n
<\/span>18) Fortress Press (Minneapolis \u2013 1517 Media)<\/span><\/h3>\nTheology, religion, and academic faith studies\u2014plus accessible trade works. A fit for scholars, clergy, and thoughtful lay writers.<\/p>\n
<\/span>19) Broadleaf Books (Minneapolis \u2013 1517 Media)<\/span><\/h3>\nBig-tent nonfiction on culture, spirituality, justice, and personal growth. Author-friendly editorial plus national publicity footprints.<\/p>\n
<\/span>20) 1517 Media (Minneapolis \u2013 parent)<\/span><\/h3>\nThe umbrella behind Beaming, Fortress, Sparkhouse. Deep editorial benches, professional design, and multi-channel reach across trade, church, and school.<\/p>\n
<\/span>21) Liturgical Press (Collegeville)<\/span><\/h3>\nCatholic theology, liturgy, spirituality, and pastoral resources. Also publishes readable trade titles for faith audiences. Strong institutional trust and library adoption.<\/p>\n
<\/span>22) Saint Mary\u2019s Press (Winona)<\/span><\/h3>\nYouth-focused Catholic content\u2014Bibles, curriculum, and teen-friendly faith resources. Reliable for catechetical projects and student-centered writing.<\/p>\n
<\/span>23) Llewellyn Worldwide (Woodbury)<\/span><\/h3>\nMetaphysical\/new age leader: astrology, tarot, pagan paths, wellness. If you have clear audience expertise and practical takeaways, Llewellyn\u2019s global niche is unmatched.<\/p>\n
<\/span>24) Hazelden Publishing (Center City)<\/span><\/h3>\nAddiction recovery and mental health. Evidence-informed, compassionate titles for clinicians, people in recovery, and families. Strong clinical and trade distribution.<\/p>\n
<\/span>25) Afton Press (Saint Paul)<\/span><\/h3>\nMuseum-grade art, architecture, and regional culture in sumptuous hardcovers. Perfect for photographers, historians, and sponsors seeking heirloom quality.<\/p>\n
<\/span>26) Nodin Press (Minneapolis)<\/span><\/h3>\nLong-lived indie publishing regional fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. A home for Minnesota stories and midwestern literary sensibilities.<\/p>\n
<\/span>27) Holy Cow! Press (Duluth)<\/span><\/h3>\nPoetry, memoir, and regional prose with a northern spirit. Author-centric editing and strong ties to the Arrowhead arts community.<\/p>\n
<\/span>28) Red Dragonfly Press (Red Wing)<\/span><\/h3>\nPoetry and letterpress artistry. Limited runs, beautiful objects\u2014an ideal destination for poets who value craft and design.<\/p>\n
<\/span>29) Button Poetry (Minneapolis)<\/span><\/h3>\nPerformance-driven poetry with huge online audiences. If your voice thrives on stage and video, Button converts that energy into books and tours.<\/p>\n
<\/span>30) Uncivilized Books (Minneapolis)<\/span><\/h3>\nCreator-led graphic novels and art-comics. Smart curation for indie cartoonists and literary graphic storytellers.<\/p>\n
<\/span>31) North Star Editions (Woodbury)<\/span><\/h3>\nTrade YA and MG across genres. Commercial instincts with indie agility. Good for voicey, high-concept teen fiction.<\/p>\n
<\/span>32) Flux (Woodbury \u2013 North Star Editions imprint)<\/span><\/h3>\nYA across romance, speculative, and contemporary. Prioritizes strong hooks and brisk pacing.<\/p>\n
<\/span>33) Jolly Fish Press (Woodbury \u2013 North Star Editions imprint)<\/span><\/h3>\nMG and YA with series potential. Great for authors who think in trilogies and reader communities.<\/p>\n
<\/span>34) Beaver\u2019s Pond Press (Edina)<\/span><\/h3>\nHybrid publisher with hands-on coaching, editorial, and design. Ideal for entrepreneurs, community leaders, and memoirists who want control plus pro production.<\/p>\n
<\/span>35) Wise Ink Creative Publishing (Minneapolis)<\/span><\/h3>\nAuthor-services and hybrid model with modern branding, marketing add-ons, and transparent processes. A strong partner for indie authors aiming at bookstore-quality finishes.<\/p>\n
<\/span>36) Itasca Books (Minneapolis)<\/span><\/h3>\nDistribution and fulfillment for indie presses and serious self-publishers. Pair with Bookmobile for an end-to-end pipeline.<\/p>\n
<\/span>37) Bookmobile (Minneapolis)<\/span><\/h3>\nShort-run offset\/digital printing, e-book conversion, and distribution support. Beloved by small presses for craft and reliability.<\/p>\n
<\/span>38) Sparkhouse (Minneapolis \u2013 1517 Media)<\/span><\/h3>\nChildren\u2019s faith formation resources and story-driven curricula. If you write for families and churches, Sparkhouse understands user needs.<\/p>\n
<\/span>39) Adventure Publications (Minnesota-rooted imprint)<\/span><\/h3>\nField guides, nature, travel, and regional outdoors. Great for naturalists, anglers, foragers, and road-trip writers with photo-rich manuscripts.<\/p>\n
<\/span>40) Borealis Books (Saint Paul \u2013 MNHS Press imprint)<\/span><\/h3>\n