Brown Paper Fox Publishing About Brown Paper Fox is an award-winning independent book publisher nestled in the heart of Breslau, Ontario, Canada.Here at Brown Paper Fox, we believe that books can empower just as much as they can entertain. We work with amazing authors and illustrators to create picture books that spark imagination and celebrate what makes each child unique.Our mission is simple, nurture emerging voices and celebrate storytelling, creating a vibrant literary landscape that champions diversity, creativity, and innovation.We are proud advocates for the power of storytelling and in so are dedicated to building a community of readers and writers who share our passion for literature. Together we continue to foster that magic in both young and old readers alike. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadians. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 120 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication Canada Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterBrown Paper Fox Publishing's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. More ChallengingBrown Paper Fox Publishing's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveBrown Paper Fox Publishing's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Children, Middle grades.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Children, Middle grades.Lengths: Book: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @_brownpaperfox Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Link to Duotrope Brown Paper Fox Publishing Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Accuracy We have received 23 reports from 21 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 15.1 mean avg | 15.0 median | 22 max days (7.4 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 100.00 % (15.1 avg. days per rejection) | 26.1 % personal, 73.9 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (108 min | 110.5 mean avg | 110.5 median | 113 max days waiting | 3.5 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 120 days. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 02 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:30 UTC (3 hours, 30 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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