Shelved: How to Get Your Self-Published Book Into Canadian Libraries, Register for PLR, and Start Earning...

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Jacqueline Cooper Lauren Hoste

Shelved

How to Get Your Self-Published Book Into Canadian Libraries, Register for PLR, and Start Earning...

Jacqueline Cooper, Lauren Hoste

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Little Goodbyes Press
30 September 2025

Writing & editing guides; Acquisitions & collection development; Sales & marketing

Series: The Access Files

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: This title was selected for the Indie Author Project, a library-curated collection of top-tier indie publishing.

How Canadian libraries are structured and how they select books What the PLR program is and how to register What makes a book more likely to be accepted How to build a backlist that supports long-term income When 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.

Shelved has been included in Indie Ontario Collection and Indie Canada Collection, part of the Indie Author Project, a library-curated collection of top-tier indie publishing.

By: Jacqueline Cooper, Lauren Hoste
Imprint: Little Goodbyes Press
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9781069464736
ISBN 10: 1069464732
Series: The Access Files
Pages: 174
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jacqueline Cooper is a Canadian author, illustrator, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She founded Little Goodbyes Press to support families through early transitions and to help fellow creators bring meaningful books to life. Shelved is her first nonfiction title for authors and illustrators, offering a clear, practical guide to getting self-published books into libraries and earning income through Canada's Public Lending Right (PLR) program. Lauren Hoste is a Canadian writer, researcher, and editor. She brings a background in publishing, archives, and information access to her work, with a focus on supporting creators and connecting communities to underused systems and resources. Shelved is her first co-authored title, blending research and real-world insight to help Canadian authors navigate library programs and public funding opportunities.