Commercial children's book publishers seeking submissions 2017

Established in 2017, penny candy is a small oklahoma based publishing agency that seeks engaging, gritty and creative childrens fiction. Nonfiction picture book submissions should follow these guidelines as well. Tania mccartney ckt is informative, relevant, recent and fun. Children s books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. Born in the catskill mountains in 1942, mosher lived in vermonts fabled northeast kingdom from 1964 onward, when he and his wife phillis came to. When submitting by email, the email itself is the covering letter. Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 400. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. Jan 11, 2017 so with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of early 2017. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. Heather specializes in commercial nonfiction and fiction, adult, ya, and children s literature. She is the author of essence magazines quick pick childrens book, never finished never done scholastic, writing great books for young adults 2e sourcebooks, and you should really write a book. She does not acquire memoir or personal essay collections. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales.

Email submissions remain a rarity in the publishing world as publishers cling to the printed word despite an increase in e book sales. H ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. Lerner doesnt generally accept unsolicited manuscripts, but it will open their doors at specific times to writers without agents. Whether its controversial or explicit, childish or colourful, our editorial team will undertake a. We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. Karben accepts unsolicited manuscripts by regular post only. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, california book publishers. Sep 05, 2017 midlist press publishes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books by new and emerging writers and by writers ignored, marginalized, or excluded from publication by commercial publishers. Please keep in mind that while polis books does accept unsolicited submissions, due to the incredibly high volume of unsolicited material we receive, we will only respond to queries if we have interest in. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions.

Please submit only one manuscript per category at a time. Their jewishthemed imprint, karben, is the only division accepting submissions. Julia livshin independent agent is primarily interested in literary fiction and quality commercial fiction, but is also on the lookout for narrative nonfiction, memoir, and childrens literature. So with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of early 2017. All information in these listings are from the publishers.

Clean teen clean teen publishes books that are rated according to violence, language, romance, and drugsalcohol. We no longer accept submissions through email and mail channels. Martins press, and a well received blogger for the huffington post. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Childrens stories must be submitted with illustrations, or at least a sample illustration of the main characters. Jones, with fewer than 7500 words total, please send the.

Make sure to fully read the submission guidelines before emailing them your manuscript. We are looking for something unique that has not been done before, an interesting story that captures a moment with a timeless feel. Jul 15, 2019 find young adult literary agents open to submissions in this post. Young adult literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Founded in 1983, the rees literary agency is renowned for its work with leading authors. Accepting manuscript submissions austin macauley publishers usa. They publish commercial and literary fiction, historical, fantasy, scifi, mystery, humor, horror, thriller. We were one of the first sites to list childrens publishers, and its one of our favorite listings. They dont believe in censorship, but they do want their readers to be informed. Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of interest, but they jointly share a commitment to excellence in the craft of writing and professionalism in the business of publishing. They require exclusive submission sent to them only.

Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u. Please dont send us very young childrens or picture books. Three hares publishing submissions three hares publishing. Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. Submission guidelines august house publishers atlanta. All ya and childrens submissions should be directed to therese and sent by email to.

While they accept standalone books, their ideal submission would be the first two. For picture book fiction, shes particularly interested in. In all age categories, hes looking for more authors from marginalized communities. Cox poetry award, memoirs, short story collections via our w. We are not soliciting proposals for our audio line nor do we distribute recordings released privately or under other labels. Porter prize, and our imprints fitzroy books childrens, mg and ya fiction and pact press fulllength fiction, memoirs, essay collections, anthologies, are open for submissions from authors and literary agents. Transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. You can learn more about the team behind maverick here. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers.

At present we are particularly interested in the following. Please indicate if you are submitting to marcia wernick, linda pratt, or emily mitchell, and please do not send the same submission to all of us simultaneously. Commercial womens fiction, especially chick lit, saga and. Fraser ross associates, 62 wellington place, edinburgh eh6 7eq.

She is a graduate of new york university, and currently lives in california. We no longer provide illustrations, therefore you will need to provide your own illustrations. The books they publish are between 30,000 and 60,000 words in length. This is a onewoman outfit for literary agent debbie carter. The essential guide to publishing for children the scbwi. Bebop books imprint of lee and low books lee and low is a quality children s book publisher that specializes in multicultural themes. Strategic book publishing sbp is a member of the strategic book group which has published over 1. Its an exceptional resource for anyone involved in childrens literature. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Lerner books lerner publishing group is one of the nations the uss largest independently owned childrens publishers with more than 5,000 books in print. Commercial womens fiction, especially chick lit, saga and romance, crime and psychological thrillers, contemporary ya and new adult crossover books, childrens fiction. Please note that wombat books only accepts manuscripts submitted digitally.

She occasionally teaches a course on manuscript publishing, as well as a course on publishing in literary journals. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christianbased authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word. 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. Penny candy books is a publishing company focused on childrens picture books that was founded in 2015 by two poets who met in graduate school. Select literary fiction preferably with commercial bent and picture books both writers and illustrators welcome. However, if you have written a book and youre looking for a traditional publisher, weve put together a list of publishing houses that accept debut novelists submissions. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. And contests led to book deals my book, i will shout your name, is published by press 53. Three hares accepts solicited and unsolicited submissions. While an agent is not necessary to submit a manuscript to an. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Although founded in 1919, john quattrocchi and pat mcpartland took the helm in 2008 as coowners of the firm.

List of publishing houses that accept childrens book. This is a canadianowned childrens book publisher, which belongs to corus entertainment. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions alys. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts.

Fiction with a fastmoving plot, high stakes and welldeveloped characters, especially young adult, science fiction, fantasy, commercial, mainstream and suspensethriller or nonfiction. She also loves characterdriven scifi, genreadjacent fiction with a literary bent, and gothic or horror fiction, especially when it deliberately plays with the tropes. They are seeking ya young adult or na new adult novels that are between 50,000 and 110,000 words. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. They are looking for realistic picture book manuscripts under words.

To read some of our bestselling titles of 2018 and 2019, purchase our bestseller starter pack for new children s picture book writers. For our littlefolk children s picture book line, we are seeking singlestory manuscripts that feature traditional folktales. We are keen to acquire exciting fiction for our list, with a view to publication in 2018. Your submission could be one fiction and one nonfiction manuscript, or any other combination. Uk publishers that accept unsolicited submissions website by lou treleaven. We receive submissions from agencies such as pfd and furniss.

Their books generally have wonderful covers and illustrations, and are quirky. In the adult market, james is currently only seeking fiction. January 2020 submissions are open three hares accepts solicited and unsolicited submissions. Pelican publishing company pelicans childrens list author submissions illustrator submissions seeking books for children ages 58, both fiction and nonfiction, in these categories. We accept manuscripts for fiction, nonfiction and childrens stories with illustrations.

She also selectively acquires cookbooks and craft books with a pop culture spin. Jun 26, 2017 but they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that teach an important lesson or interesting topic. Top 35 childrens book publishers in 2020 rafal reyzer. If you are calling from outside the united states, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers. Send a covering email, and attach a onepage synopsis as well as the full manuscript. They publish a variety of books for children but only appear to be open to submissions in the picture book category. The organization was founded by chad reynolds with the sole mission of publishing kids fiction that is both realistic and fun to read. Howard frank mosher was the author of ten novels and two travel memoirs.

Bookouture is an ebook publisher that was acquired by hachette in 2017. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Ill continue to read new writers of short fiction and talk it up with others i meet at nyc book events, but im not scouting for new talent. Information on the book guild and how we work is given opposite. All submissions should be accompanied by a short biography, a note specifying whether the manuscript is a picture book, junior fiction, middlegrade or young adult novel, and your contact details. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction.

The worlds largest publisher and distributor of english language children s books and periodicals, as well as a leading educational publisher specialising in reading and technology. Seeking manuscript submissions until april 5th, 2020 excession press is a small press focused on horror, science fiction, weird western, or dark fantasy with literary merit. I developed a good nose for when a story was good and when it was off base. Please do not resubmit that same project to another. We are not looking for original stories written in fable or fairytale style. In nonfiction, she loves anything to do with celebrity, movie, and tv culture, as well as humorous selfcare and lifestyle books with a fresh twist.

Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. We are looking for picture driven stories for children ages 28. Winner of the 2017 independent publisher of the year award, head of zeus. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back.

Submissions to blossom spring publishing are confidential. All fiction submissions must pass the bechdel test. Regal house literary, historical, contemporary fiction, poetry via our terry j. We do not collect submissions for which insufficient postage has been paid. As a christian publisher, we understand that your labor is more than a book. An independent digital publisher bringing readers the very best in commercial fiction. Bebop books imprint of lee and low books lee and low is a quality childrens book publisher that specializes in multicultural themes. We form collaborative relationships with our authors to develop, produce, market, and sell books. Peachtree publishers, located in atlanta georgia, publishes 30 books per year. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of early 2017 that they are actively seeking contemporaryrealistic i.

This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. Creative kids tales is a valuable addition to australias burgeoning childrens book market. No major publishers accept email submissions, though independent presses are increasingly open to them as they go paperless for commercial or environmental reasons. Green writers press is honored to endow the annual howard frank mosher first novel or short story collection book prize. Its one of the biggest publishing companies of its kind with many widely known brands such as franklin the turtle or citizen kid under its roof. The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. A rejection from one of us should be considered a pass from the agency. He is selectively seeking middle grade fiction and nonfiction. Recent childrens ya novels shes loved include the serpents. The strategic book group also includes kindle and ebook consulting, writers services, a booktofilm division, and a global foreign rights department. If you submit your work to a publisher and are rejected, you cannot. Commercial women s fiction, especially chick lit, saga and romance, crime and psychological thrillers, contemporary ya and new adult crossover books, children s fiction. They publish a variety of books for children but are only regulatly open to picture book submissions.

Zareen served for two years as a member of the childrens book council cbc diversity committee, and was appointed cochair of the diversity within alsc association for library services to children task force from 2016 2017. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books. The good literary agency was founded in 2018 explicitly to represent british authors from backgrounds underrepresented in uk publishing including writers of colour, working class, disability, lgbtq and anyone else who feels they or their stories are underrepresented. Lerner publishing group is one of the nations largest independently owned children s publishers with more than 5,000 books in print.

Shes also seeking picture book illustrators and authorillustrators. Business, how to, self help, narrative, humor, memoir, travelogue, cookbooksculinary. Maverick children s books is a uk based publisher of children s books. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of 21 top uk publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts.

We are keen to acquire exciting fiction for our list. Submissions open for flash fiction of no more than 800 words and prose poems. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. In adult fiction, her bread and butter is mystery, thriller, and suspense think tana french but more highconcept, or donna tartt but more commercial. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. James is actively building his list, primarily in the adult fiction and picture book realm. Please send one image only of penandink line art, pencil drawings, watercolor, experimental, impressionistic or abstract pieces, blackandwhite or color. The publishers listed below are open to authors of any nationality. Our team researched this list of christian publishers that currently accept submissions for manuscripts. If youve written a book centered on christianity or spiritual development, you might need a publisher to help you get your book published. This list is for contemporary middle grade fiction. It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens book have, i believe, even a more difficult time.

Tracy is looking for picture book, middle grade and young adult manuscripts across most genres, including contemporary, mysteries, thrillers, magical realism, historical fiction, graphic novels and nonfiction. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. Join to find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite ya authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. Patrice caldwell is seeking commercial fiction for middle grade, young adult, and adult readers as well as nonfiction. Maverick childrens books is a ukbased publisher of childrens books. The leading and print publisher of reference products and operator of directtohome book clubs for children. Book publishing companies largest listings of book. They are looking for proposals from australian authors of nonfiction and commercial.

As of fall 2018, i stopped working as a literary agent. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. Childrens book publishers will always have a special place on our site. Commercial womens fiction, especially chick lit, saga and romance, crime.