Below youll find a list of 30 ya publishers that will provide you all the information you need to get your novel or nonfiction book published. Nonfiction texts for juvenile picture books 5 and up school curriculum related, nonfiction texts for older readers 8 and. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well.
Mcelderry books, imprint of simon and schuster childrens. If youre a childrens book author, you face many different options today for publishing your work. The big list of australian picture book publishers. Happy new year readers i hope you enjoyed your festivities and are raring to go. The search for pirate treasure, the hunt and the chase, the work of the. They accept unsolicited picture book submissions from 1st april to 30th nov 2019. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here.
Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. But 2014 childrens writers and illustrators market says they publish 50% from unagented writers. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000. Page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to get their books published. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Top 10 childrens book publishers who are accepting unsolicited. Fraser ross associates can take no responsibility for the safe arrival or return of any manuscripts andor artwork samples submitted. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters.
For the vast majority of these publishers, you dont even need an. Jun 26, 2017 publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, and steampunk romances, 45,000 60,000 words, with main characters who are 16 to 18 years old. Address all childrens queries to acquisitions team and submit via email to. This is a company with such a legacy and history that they have an entire book written all about it. We are not accepting poetry submissions at this time. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. If you are calling from outside the united states, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. We understand how difficult it can be for new writers to get their. Unlike many of the other publishers on this list who do not have a preference, autumn house press is specifically interested in new and lesserknown voices in the literary world. Nonfiction manuscripts for young adult readers 12 and up.
Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions alys. She blogs about the publishing world, posts useful tips on how to get an agent, lists. Submission guidelines changed in late 2018 they now accept digital submissions. Here is my freshly updated list of literary agents who are currently looking for childrens board books ages 03, picture books ages 37, chapter books early readers ages 58, middle.
For middlegrade childrens fiction, see our fiction guidelines. Preschool, elementary, middle grade, young adult genres. Mighty media presses website is not like most book publishers. For middlegrade children s fiction, see our fiction guidelines. Levine querido is born of a fervent mission to give voice to a uniquely talented. Remember to include a signed submission agreement with your proposal. Baen is very accepting of new authors and has a large epublishing department. We also publish childrens books, and while we always receive a very high. The fourth dimension is an adventure story for young readers.
Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Unsolicited manuscripts are manuscripts submitted directly from a writer rather than through an agent. Luckily there are several publishing houses that accept unsolicited work, such as the following. They publish poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and anthologies. Jun 12, 2018 there are plenty of united statesbased publishers that accept submissions directly from new authors. Usually, they only accept unsolicited manuscripts through their annual prizes. We accept unsolicited manuscripts and regularly receive over 1,000 per year, which we process as time permits.
David fickling books does not accept unsolicited manuscripts on a rolling basis, but they do have an annual contest in which authors can submit their book for a. Sep 05, 2018 for a list of 150 publishers that accept submissions directly from writers, no agent required, see publishers accepting unagented manuscripts. Daisy lane publishing this appears to be a vanity publisher authors must pay to be published. Max pixel there are dozens of childrens book publishers that do not require an agent. After much thought, i also decided to include all the publishers whose websites i checked even those not currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Book submissions redback publishing currently publish around 50 books per year, many of these from established authors and illustrators. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Before you submit, please take the time to read the below to ensure we are the right match for you and your work. I will shortly be working through and updating both my list of. Childrens book publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. When complete, email your submission to the appropriate. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. There are plenty of united statesbased publishers that accept submissions directly from new authors. Mar 23, 2019 baen books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below.
Holiday house is an established and reputable childrens book publisher. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts for all books and prefers electronic submissions through its manuscriptsubmission form. Holiday house is an established and reputable childrens book publisher that has been around for over 75 years. Lou i dont know if you will see this but i just wanted to thank you for the updated 2018 list of publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens. Erica verrillo has published five books, four with major publishers and one on her own. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. September 9, 2018 by katrina kwan 2 comments childrens picture book publishers. If you need a literary agent, you can also check out our list of childrens book literary agents. This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. Fortunately, a number of childrens book publishers accept unsolicited. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited.
Tanglewood accepts manuscripts from agents as well as unsolicited manuscripts. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. When submissions overwhelm staff, sleeping bear temporarily stops accepting unsolicited and unagented manuscripts. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. The search for pirate treasure, the hunt and the chase, the work of the secret service, time travel, duels and intrigues, mutiny on a military tall ship, an extraordinary business venture and an ordinary computer, true friendship and betrayal. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09.
List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Send sase and complete picture book manuscript to 175 fifth ave. The following publishers range greatly in size and also in the types of books they publish for kids. Currently the next submission period is september 2018. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts aurora house april 7, 2017 articles aurora house, getting published, unsolicited manuscripts if youve written a novel, autobiography, or childrens. So i have compiled a reasonably extensive list of australian publishers and their. All other childrens book submissions from 1st feb 30th nov 2019. This is called an unsolicited manuscript, or a work of writing that an editor of a. Happy new year readers i hope you enjoyed your festivities and are raring to go with your new years writing resolutions. Here is a complete list of 26 top childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in the us. Publishing companies that accept unsolicited manuscripts.
List of publishing houses that accept childrens book. Publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts writing. The big list of australian picture book publishers tyswan. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only.
They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book. Australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts. If you dream of seeing your own childrens book published one day, theres nothing holding you back from your goal. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Jul 21, 2010 lou i dont know if you will see this but i just wanted to thank you for the updated 2018 list of publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
At present the list covers australian childrens publishers only, however, i have added a link at the bottom to a uk writer who has done exactly the same thing, only with british publishers. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. If they dont respond assume they are not interested. Board book, popupnovelty, picture book, novel, ebook publishes. The childrens book council cbc is the nonprofit trade association of childrens book publishers in north america, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting childrens books and reading. The picture book publishing industry is tight, with too many authors and few publishers willing to risk an unknown writer. Baen books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher.
As of july 11, 2019, we are open to unsolicited submissions. Boyds mills is a publisher of children s and young adult books that accepts unsolicited. Accepting manuscript submissions austin macauley publishers. Thank you for your interest in the guidelines for submission to levine querido. Apr 07, 20 50 publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts by joan y. So i have compiled a reasonably extensive list of australian publishers and their status with respect to accepting unsolicited childrens. Accepting manuscript submissions austin macauley publishers usa. Lerner publishing group is one of the nations largest independently owned childrens publishers with more than 5,000 books in print. Do you have any advice for childrens songwriters who have been writing for kid lit as both commissions and fan art, and want to submit a few kid lit songs to publishers. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. Nonfiction texts for juvenile picture books 5 and up school curriculum related, nonfiction texts for older readers 8 and up school curriculum related, and. Sep 23, 2016 mostly publishes books for parents of special needs, but said they would look at submissions for childrens books, too. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back.
Book proposals must contain, at minimum, the items listed below. The story takes place in new england, where the author also resides. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science. Activity book manuscripts should contain fewer than 15,000 words. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. Address all children s queries to acquisitions team and submit via email to. Apr 07, 2017 australian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts aurora house april 7, 2017 articles aurora house, getting published, unsolicited manuscripts if youve written a novel, autobiography, or childrens book, aurora house is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts, and wed love to hear from you. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while. Mighty media press publishes childrens books, mostly picture books, but also those aimed at middle grade readers.