Shelved

You wrote the book. Now it's time to get it into readers' hands and start earning income from it.

Shelved is a clear, practical guide for Canadian authors and illustrators who want to see their self-published books in public libraries and register for Canada's Public Lending Right (PLR) program.

Whether you're just starting out or already have books in print, this guide covers the steps that matter:

How Canadian libraries are structured and how they select booksWhat the PLR program is and how to registerWhat makes a book more likely to be acceptedHow to build a backlist that supports long-term incomeWhen and how to follow up with libraries

Written by two Canadian creators actively working through this process, Shelved offers clear information, encouragement, and a path forward for getting your books into the hands of more readers, through the public shelves they visit most.