Your Institutional Partner for South Asian Collections
For over 30 years, India Bookworld has helped public and academic libraries, schools, and government agencies across Canada and the United States build complete, high-quality South Asian collections. By simplifying selection and acquisition, we make it easy for institutions to meet their full South Asian collection needs with confidence.
Why Institutions Work With Us
Library Experience
Our team includes former Multilingual Librarians and Library Managers from the British Columbia public library system, as well as K–12 education specialists. We understand how libraries and schools select, organize, and manage collections.
Easy to Integrate
We support shelf-ready books, cataloging standards, and system requirements used in Canadian and U.S. libraries. This helps reduce staff time and makes ordering simple.
Carefully Selected Titles
Every title is chosen with respect for culture, language, and community needs. Our goal is to support inclusion, learning, and long-term use.
A Strong Multilingual Collection
With more than 30 years of experience and direct relationships with publishers in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UK, and the United States, we provide books in over 10 South Asian languages, including Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Our collection includes:
Children’s and Young Adult Books
Bilingual books, fiction and non-fiction, early reading materials, and school-friendly series.
Adult Books
Popular new titles, classic works, and genre fiction in original languages and English translation.
Specialized Subjects
South Asian history, religion, philosophy, health, self-development, and cultural studies.
Supporting the South Asian Diaspora
We offer published books by over 700 South Asian authors in Canada and the United States, celebrating their voices and contributions to North America’s literary and cultural landscape.
Professional and Reliable Service
As a member of the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association (CIBA), we combine cultural expertise with professional standards to serve libraries and educational systems with integrity and precision.
Let’s Build Your Collection
Reach out to our team to request a curated list or custom quote tailored to your organization’s needs: info@indiabookworld.com.