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Kate Walker & Company Ltd. is a national book and gift sales agency with representatives working across Canada. We are Canada’s only national commissioned rep group for this market and have been in existence for over 50 years. We have showrooms in both Toronto and Vancouver.

Kate Walker & Co. Ltd. represents a dynamic mix of large trade publishers, exceptional small publishing houses & a solid core of academic & Canadian University Presses. Children’s Publishing & strong regional presses round out a sales agency that has given the Canadian trade & library markets excellent service & coverage for over 50 years.
We value the breadth of publishers Kate Walker & Co. represents & the high level of professional service they continually provide.

- Kevin Harper, Buyer North 49 Toronto, ON.

Hager Books relies on the expertise of its sales reps and Kate Walker has some of the best sales reps around. Unfailingly helpful and responsive to our queries, they make our life that little bit easier. The presses KWAC represents are all sold with enthusiasm by their knowledgeable staff.

- Jennifer Down, Hager Books, Buyer, Vancouver

Kate Walker & Company provides Mastermind Educational toys with a level of service few other companies can provide. Kate Walker & Company is a pleasure to work with; their reps are well informed and professional at all times.

- Shawna Cooling, Mastermind Educational Toys, Buyer Toronto

I have worked with Kate Walker & Company for years now, and there is no doubt in my mind that they are one of the best sales agencies in Canada. They have a very knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated sales force, but most of all they all take great time and care to get to know their accounts, which at this time and age is invaluable to both the publishers and retailers.

- Anna O’Grady, Books and Multimedia, HDS Retail Australia

Paper Umbrella relies on the unique and fun products that Kate Walker provides. Our rep is a huge asset to our growing business. His support and service is beyond anything we’ve experienced; his product knowledge, coupled with the quick and attentive response, has increased sales dramatically.

- Theresa Kutarna, Owner, Paper Umbrella, Regina

I can’t imagine more peace of mind than having Kate and her merry band of book-lovers represent our books. They love our books, they’re proud to sell on our behalf, and best of all, they really GET what we’re about. They’re so professional and knowledgeable, and all business when it comes to suggestions about marketing and placement, but never too busy to talk about the other joys of life – kids, dogs, food, travel…They’ve become our friends, and they look out for us as friends do. Our company, our books and our authors are in very good hands.

- Ginny Miller, Marketing Coordinator, New Society Publishers, Gabriola Island

Our Services:

Coast to Coast Representation
Canada’s only national commissioned sales force for the trade, library, wholesaler, chain, mass and gift market

Showrooms
We are the only rep group to have showrooms on both coasts

Preview Days
Each season, we host preview days in Western Canada for key retailers, wholesalers and librarians

Trade Shows
We actively participate in all of the major trade and library shows such as CGTA, BCLA, OLA and many more

Dewey Divas and Dudes
We are a member of this elite group that sees over 1000 librarians annually

Survival Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Canadian marketplace for our client publishers

Specialty Lists
We generate thematic lists of our books, covering everything from Aviation to Yoga

Click List of Lists to see a PDF of our Fall Specialty Lists