Mobile Bookstore Vendors.
We're stocking books and giftware by Canadian authors and artisans.
We're stocking books by Canadian authors
Welcome to Zou Zou Media House! We’re thrilled you’re interested in becoming a part of our vibrant, community-driven events. Whether you're an indie author with a story to tell or a small business ready to showcase your creativity, we offer a unique opportunity to connect with readers and customers through our in-person bookmobile events and online platform.
The Zou Zou Media House Bookmobile is a working bookstore, and we're taking on titles by Canadian authors. We love carrying local writers, and we'd rather hand-sell a book by someone from down the road than another title everyone has already seen.
What we’re looking for
Books we carry travel with us. The mobile bookstore parks at schools, festivals, libraries, and private and community events across the Greater Toronto Area, which means your title gets in front of readers who'd never walk past it in a shop.
We prioritize diverse voices, and we welcome books from all authors. Children's books, picture books, middle grade, young adult, memoir, poetry and adult fiction and non-fiction are all worth sending our way. If your book has found readers in your community, we want to know about it.
How consignment works
We take books on consignment, which means there's no cost to you and no risk to either of us. You keep ownership of your copies. We display and sell them, and you're paid for every copy that sells.
The split is 60% to you and 40% to us, which is the standard Canadian trade rate. You set the retail price.
We start with three to five copies per title for a 90-day term. At the end of the term, we send you a statement and payment for everything sold, and you let us know whether you'd like to renew, restock or collect what's left.
Books we carry travel with us. The mobile bookstore parks at schools, festivals, libraries, and private and community events across the Greater Toronto Area, which means your title gets in front of readers who'd never walk past it in a shop.
The 90-day term
Titles sit with us for 90 days. If a book sells at least one copy in that time, it rolls into another 90 days automatically and stays on the shelf.
If it hasn't sold, we'll email you and ask you to collect your copies within 30 days. Books not collected within 30 days of that email may be donated to one of our literacy partners, and no payment is owed on donated copies.
Consigned books are stored on a vehicle that travels to outdoor events. We take good care of them, but we can't be responsible for loss, theft or damage.
What we don’t carry
We don't carry books centred on the occult, or books with highly explicit or violent content. Because the Bookmobile visits schools, libraries and family events, everything on our shelves has to be appropriate for the rooms we park in
How to submit your book
Email us at info@zouzoumedia.co with your book title and a sentence about what it is. We'll send you a short set of questions and ask to see a physical copy so we can assess whether it's a fit for our shelves and our readers. There's no fee to submit and no cost to be considered.
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Indie authors, small publishers, and vendors. Priority given to diverse narratives.
Authors/Vendors within Canada are welcome to apply
Small businesses offering book-related merchandise (e.g., journals, candles, tote bags, colouring books).
Publishers
❌ We Do Not Accept: perishable food items
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In short, yes; however, authors/vendors must sign up on a rotating schedule to personally attend and sell their products.
Participating authors/vendors will also have an opportunity to sign up for read-alouds at festivals and community events to help increase engagement. Please note, this is NOT a paid opportunity. Please see the section “school visits” for paid opportunities.
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Shipping & Inventory
Vendors must ship or deliver all products to: Please send your request to info@zouzoumedia.co for the delivery address.
If in the Toronto area, scheduled drop-offs can be arranged. Email Valene at info@zouzoumedia.co with the title "Drop Off Request"
All items must be labelled with an ISBN (for books) or product name item number for inventory tracking. Be sure all items are counted with a packing list that includes your contact information, quantity, and cost per item.
Stock Replenishment:
Due to our limited space, we suggest that vendors provide 10 books/merch items per title or item at a time.
• If stock runs low, the Bookmobile will notify the vendor for restocking.
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Returns Policy:
In the rare case that items are not sold, books/merch/items must be picked up within 30 days of notification.
• If not collected, the Bookmobile reserves the right to donate or discount the books.
Lost or Stolen Items:
The Zou Zou Media Bookmobile is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Authors/Vendors can choose either of our two plans.
Please note there is a minimum of a 30-day commitment. Fees are non-refundable.
We will require 10 copies of your books/items.
Plan A:
60/40 split (in favour of the vendor)
The vendor author/vendor will receive 60% of the total retail value (before taxes).
Admin fee $100
We will stock up to 10 copies/units of your title/item.
1 social media post
2 titles maximum
Plan B: Pricing & Terms:
$250 per month + 20% commission on sales to the Bookmobile.
Includes: special promotions, front-of-truck display and read-alouds..
Each additional title or item: $20/month, also in multiples of 10.
Includes access to all festivals and events — no extra entry fees.
Up to 6 titles/items maximum.
2 social media posts
Title and link of your book/business in our newsletter for further reach
2 Social media and bio posts
Vendor Payout Schedule: Payout to authors and vendors will occur monthly on the 10th of the month. If the 10th falls on a weekend/holiday, payment will be processed on the next business day.