They prefer email submissions, and ask for a short covering email with a word attachment which should be one document containing the cover letter again, short. This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Apr 07, 20 baen books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher.
Authors with manuscripts looking for homes are welcome to send them to the press. Although all categories are considered, selfhelp, parenting, education, and healthrelated books are the top priorities of this publisher. Bethany house publishers is a 50yearold company that was one of the first publishers of christian fiction. Your children s book has been revised and edited, so now it s ready to be published. Manuscripts should be typed doubledspaced and accompanied by a cover letter that includes a brief biography of the author. We accept manuscripts for fiction, nonfiction and childrens stories with illustrations. Find picture book literary agents open to submissions in this post. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. You cannot send a query letter without a manuscript to have your ideas considered by this publisher. Top 35 childrens book publishers in 2020 rafal reyzer. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. Many childrens book publishers start and stop accepting submissions without much warning. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Your childrens book has been revised and edited, so now its ready to be published.
We are looking for something unique that has not been done before, an interesting story that captures a moment with a timeless feel. Boyds mills is a publisher of childrens and young adult books that accepts unsolicited. Ronsdale press was established in 1988 as a literary publishing house in order to publish fiction, poetry, biography, regional history and childrens literature. Hogs back books is a small publishing house that publishes picture books and ya novels. It accepts unsolicited manuscripts for all books and prefers electronic submissions through its manuscriptsubmission form. We are looking for picture driven stories for children ages 28. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions wacky. Nosy crow is a small, independent company established in 2011. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list.
Jan 03, 2017 list of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. Boyds mills is a publisher of children s and young adult books that accepts unsolicited. Writing about spirituality and faith is a noble cause.
Currently only accepting manuscripts from july 1 to september 30. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. To submit a manuscript to avon impulse or harperlegend, please read the information below. Only accepting manuscripts submitted by agents andor published authors at this time. Apr 08, 2016 22 cookbook publishers accepting unagented manuscripts.
Information on finding a good literary agent can be found on the thomas nelson website. Seeking unique picture book manuscripts for ages 28. For childrens books aged 010 years, send a complete manuscript along with a cover letter. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. This publisher accepts unsolicited manuscripts for childrens books only. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. The platform is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts for interactive childrens books, childrens illustration books and board books. Nov 23, 2015 children s book press cbp publishes bilingual books. If you need a literary agent, you can also check out our list of childrens book literary agents. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writer.
Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen. Manuscripts should be typed doubledspaced and accompanied by a cover letter that includes a. Nonfiction texts for juvenile picture books 5 and up school curriculum related, nonfiction texts for older readers 8 and up school curriculum related, and. Penguin random house ireland the childrens division of penguin is accepting unsolicited manuscripts in all areas of childrens fiction and nonfiction apart from picture books. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. Jul 19, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. For young adult novels, include a synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript. This is likely based on their ability to keep up with the number of submissions already coming in. Baen is very accepting of new authors and has a large epublishing department. This company does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Finding a publisher who publishes the kind of stories youre looking to sell and catching them during their window of acceptance can be a mixture of.
Their jewishthemed imprint, karben, is the only division accepting submissions. Follow each publishers submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations. May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Your manuscript needs to be within 15,000 words and you need to send in a detailed outline with a copy of the manuscript. But they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that teach an important lesson or interesting topic. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. Our team researched this list of christian publishers that currently accept submissions for manuscripts. Karben accepts unsolicited manuscripts by regular post only. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. As an independent, familyrun childrens book publisher, the staff at ripple grove press are passionate about producing welltold and beautifully illustrated stories for children. This company will accept manuscripts through a literary agent. Board book, popupnovelty, picture book, novel, ebook publishes. Happy new year readers i hope you enjoyed your festivities and are raring to go with your new years writing resolutions.
Baen books is a science fiction and fantasy publisher. Fortunately, a number of childrens book publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts from writers, with or without an agent. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. It will communicate with a professional literary agent, and often meets prospective authors at. 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. Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen and. Sterling is a large house, with over 5,000 titles in print. Childrens book press cbp publishes bilingual books. Fortunately, a number of children s book publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts from writers, with or without an agent. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. Childrens book publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers. Publishing companies that accept unsolicited manuscripts. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of.
Albert whitman and company currently has an open submissions policy. Jun 26, 2017 but they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that teach an important lesson or interesting topic. Nonfiction manuscripts for young adult readers 12 and up. If youve written a book centered on christianity or spiritual development, you might need a publisher to help you get your book published.
All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. We are a small independent uk childrens book publisher, concentrating on books for 312 year olds. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. Lerner publishing group is one of the nations largest independently owned childrens publishers with more than 5,000 books in print. Each month our goal is to build an exciting list of fresh, exciting voices, which means were always looking for new talent. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. Albert whitmans special interest titles address subjects such as disease, bullying, and disabilities.
All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Jul 21, 2010 penguin random house ireland the childrens division of penguin is accepting unsolicited manuscripts in all areas of childrens fiction and nonfiction apart from picture books. Please do not send early readers, middle grade, or ya manuscripts. Publishers seeking childrens and young adult manuscripts. Preschool, elementary, middle grade, young adult genres. Bebop books imprint of lee and low books lee and low is a quality childrens book publisher that specializes in multicultural themes.
It has more than 1,000 titles in circulation and sells to venues all over the world. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. Baen is very accepting of new authors and has a large e publishing department. They are currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts, but ask that you take a look at their submission guidelines to understand exactly what types of stories they. Blossom spring publishing is one of the few publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts that is, those that are not presented to us by an agent and selfpublished authors. May 21, 2014 lerner publishing group is one of the nations largest independently owned childrens publishers with more than 5,000 books in print. At present we are particularly interested in the following. Ronsdale has published a wide range of both beginning and established authors. Avon impulse is the digitalfirst publishing imprint of avon books. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Apr 30, 2019 16 uk children s book publishers accepting manuscripts directly from writers updated 32520 a surprising number of publishers in the uk accept children s books directly from writers.
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