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  Full details  At Flying Eye we are always on the lookout for fresh and unique stories and we believe that they can come from anywhere. While we cherish our existing creators, we eagerly welcome new talent too. If you’re considering submitting your project to us, read on for some helpful advice! 📚 What We’re Looking For Picture Books – We are looking for picture books which feature stories aimed at children of 3-5 years. Aim for 32-page books with 12 spreads or 40-page books with 16 spreads. These formats work best for us. If your book does not correspond to either of these formats we might not be the right publisher for you. Picture Book Manuscripts – If you are an author/ illustrator submitting a picture book we would like to see a PDF manuscript which shows each spread of your story, text and image together. We would like to see the whole book in draft sketch with a minimum of three finished spreads, so we can determine the look of the intende...

  Full details   So, you want to be an Owlkids Books author? Welcome! Follow these five easy steps to get your submission into the hands of one of our editors: 1. Come up with a brilliant idea in one of the following genres: Picture books for ages 3–5 / 3–7 / 4–8 Non-fiction for ages 5–8 / 7–10 / 8–12 / 10–14 Early fiction for ages 6–9 Graphic novels (fiction and nonfiction) for all ages 2. Write the manuscript. Picture books should be no more than 900 words. For non-fiction, please include a synopsis, a detailed outline, a writing sample, and a list of competitive titles. For middle grade fiction, please submit a brief synopsis, a chapter overview, and a few sample chapters. (We will contact you for the complete work if we are interested.) 3. Reread, revise, repeat! Is it too long? Time to kill some of those darlings! Does it rhyme? Try it in prose. We are not interested in rhyming picture books unless exceptionally written and fantastically original. Has it be...

  Full details Before you submit your work please read this submissions statement to ensure that your work fits our guidelines on what is acceptable content. Submission Guidelines You must read these guidelines and confirm you have read them when you submit, failure to confirm you have read these guidelines will result in your submission not being considered for publication. At the moment our books are open to most submissions from authors based in the UK of fiction and non-fiction, children or adult stories, sci-fi, horror, romance, YA, historical fiction, detective and murder, fantasy and all mixtures of genres that exist. We will also consider books of short stories. We cannot publish picture books at this moment in time but we may consider books that have photographs or illustrations of a high quality. We are not publishing poetry at this time.  We can not currently accept submissions from non-UK based authors. We do not accept manusc...

  Full details  Annick Press is currently accepting submissions of picture books, middle grade fiction, YA fiction, and non-fiction for kids of all ages. Our stories feature contemporary themes (even if the setting is historical) and aim to instill kids with the joy of reading. We are committed to publishing diverse authors and illustrators and believe strongly in producing books that reflect our readers' own experiences while broadening their perspectives. In considering submissions, we prioritize #ownvoices representation of underrepresented and marginalized communities and identities. We encourage creators who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+, Indigenous, Black, and people of color to submit their work. We also encourage submissions from creators living with disabilities. In addition to reading our guidelines, we encourage all prospective authors to take a look at our current catalog to see if your manuscript might be a fit for ...

Full details  We publish picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and YA fiction and nonfiction. We’re open to any genre and style, and we’re always looking for something new and different. We love original concepts, fresh voices, and writing that knocks us off our feet. To submit a manuscript or proposal to Sky Pony, please send an email to skyponysubmissions (at) skyhorsepublishing (dot) com. Please put your query letter in the body of your email and attach all materials to be considered as a Word document, or in the case of art, as a jpeg. To make sure your email is received, please be mindful of the size of attachments included in your message. Please note: do not mail hard copies to our office unless requested. Unrequested hard copies will be returned unopened.

Full details Please read the guidelines below carefully to avoid ineligibility and to maximise your chances of working with us. In general, there are three golden rules that you should follow: Know what you want from us. We are a publisher, not an illustration agency! You should have a specific type of work collaboration in mind when you submit work to us. In other words: would you like to submit a picture book for consideration? Or perhaps a graphic novel? Or maybe a non-fiction picture book for children? Whatever it is you submit, make sure it is in line with something that we actually do. Be clear and concise. We have to sift through a lot of submissions, so please try to be clear and to the point in your pitch, whatever it may be. If you have a long manuscript or a long form graphic novel to submit, or even a completed picture book – that is fine, please send it in attachment. However, in your email please provide us with a brief summary and overview of your ...

Sleeping Bear Press is a publisher of quality children’s books. We specialize in picture books and middle grade novels. We accept both fiction and nonfiction submissions. Please browse our website or catalog for examples of the types of books we publish. Due to the volume of manuscripts we receive we are not able to respond to every submission. We do, however, make every effort to carefully consider each submission we receive. If we are interested in your manuscript we will respond within six months of receiving it. Additionally, in receiving a submission, we cannot assume any obligation to not publish a book based on a similar concept. Please no follow up emails or calls. At this time we are only considering email submissions. Please attach your manuscript as a word document and send to the following email address: submissions@sleepingbearpress.com The subject line of your email should include “New Submission”, the title of your work, fiction/nonfiction, and the subj...

General Information LADYBUG, a literary magazine for young children, features original stories, poetry, nonfiction, and activities written by the world’s best children’s authors-both known and new. When reviewing submissions, the editors look for clear and beautiful language, a sense of joy and wonder, and a genuinely childlike point of view. Cricket Media is committed to a diverse literary culture, and we welcome works by writers from underrepresented groups (people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQAI+ folks, and other marginalized peoples). Guidelines Before submitting, be sure to familiarize yourself with our magazines. (Sample copies are available for viewing at the Cricket Media Store , where you can also purchase a current issue.) Issues are also available at many local libraries. LADYBUG does not distribute theme lists for upcoming issues. Fiction LADYBUG publishes finely crafted and imaginative contemporary stories, original retelling...

What do we publish? If you look on our collections page, you'll see that we've arranged our books into 'themes'. These collections showcase what we really care about.  If you have a story that fits into one of these collections, we'd love to hear from you. We're currently looking for short picture book texts for 2-4 year olds (usually no more than 500 words and often a lot shorter), early reader series fiction for 5-8 year olds, and middle grade fiction for 9-12 year olds. We also accept non-fiction submissions. Who do we want to hear from? We aim to be as inclusive as possible so we particularly want to hear from authors and illustrators of BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) heritage, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those who have a disability, or anyone who grew up...

Looking to get your writing published in The Kids' Ark? Here's what we're looking for: Fiction or Non-Fiction stories. Stories not longer than 650 words and written for the 6-10-year-old reading level. Engaging, exciting and adventurous stories that are applicable to the issue's theme. Inspiring stories that teach children biblical principles. Stories that are contemporary, historical or science fiction but are absolutely Christian based. Stories that involve characters of various races and ethnic backgrounds.   Please Note We will not respond to stories that do not apply to the theme. Here's H...

About Free Spirit Publishing Free Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools for youth and educators that support young people’s social, emotional, and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves, overcome challenges, and make a difference in the world. We care about young people and the issues and challenges they face every day. Our line of materials includes early childhood board books and picture books on social skills and positive behavior; Self-Help for Kids ® ; Self-Help for Teens ® ; and teaching resources for educators. Our titles inform, engage, and inspire children, teens, and the adults who live and work with them. The Benefits of Working with Free Spirit  You can expect a high level of personal attention from our editors and our promotions and sales departments.  Our strong backlist ensures that your book will have a long life in print.  You will join a prestigious community of authors, includin...

Non-fiction If you have a children’s non-fiction project you want us to consider, please first send a covering letter or email explaining the project. EMAIL FIREFLY PRESS   More details  

Focus on the Family Clubhouse is a 32-page magazine designed to inspire, entertain and teach Christian values to children ages 8-12. The magazine, which has a circulation of over 80,000, reaches young readers and their parents all over the world. Parents trust Clubhouse to provide wholesome, educational material with Scriptural or moral insight. The kids anticipate stories with excitement, adventure, action or humor. Your job, as a writer, is to create work that pleases both parents and children. Fiction We feature fiction stories in each issue. We look for fresh, creative stories, especially those with children our audience’s age as the main character. The characters should be well-developed, the story fast-paced and interesting, and the prose descriptive and engaging. While our stories aren’t always explicitly Christian, they should be built on a foundation of Christian beliefs and family values. Key elements in a strong story are humor and charm. What we’re lookin...

Imprints Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction titles for picture book, middle grade, and young adult audiences. Established in 1990, Boyds Mills Press features picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction books that focus on excellent storytelling, imaginative illustration, and diverse characters. Our exceptionally crafted titles are designed to entertain, inform, and engage children of all ages. We are actively seeking submissions for the Boyds Mills Press imprint.  Wordsong is the only children’s imprint in the United States specifically dedicated to poetry. Wordsong publishes picture book poetry collections as well as poetry collections for middle grade and young adult readers. We publish novels in verse that are made up of discrete, powerful, individual poems. Some of the well-known poets who publish under the Wordsong imprint include Nikki Grimes, Jane Yolen, Georgia Heard, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, and Marilyn S...

Submission Guidelines The P.S. Literary Agency represents both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of categories. Please read each individual agent profile below to help determine who is best suited to your project. Note: We do not represent poetry or screenplays. Curtis Russell – President & Principal Agent Curtis is currently acquiring both fiction and nonfiction. In terms of fiction, he is seeking Literary, Commercial, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Picture Books. In terms of nonfiction, he is looking for Business, History, Politics, Current Affairs, Memoir, Health, Wellness, Sports, Humor, Pop Culture, Pop Science, and Pop Psychology. If you would like to send a query to Curtis, please review our submission guidelines below. If you would like to learn more about him, please click or tap here . Carly Watters – Senior VP, Senior Literary Agent, and Director of Literary Branding Carly is currently cl...

We’re thrilled to be actively seeking new clients with great writing, unique stories, and complex characters, for middle grade, young adult, and adult. Kate is looking only at young adult and middle grade fiction and selective nonfiction for those ages. Sara seeks authors in middle grade, young adult, and adult romance, erotica, science fiction, and fantasy. Renee is currently closed to queries. Hannah is interested in speculative fiction in young adult, middle grade, and adult. Hilary is seeking middle grade and young adult fiction. To query us, please select one of the agents at kt literary at a time . If we pass, you can feel free to submit to another. Please email your query letter and the first three pages of your manuscript in the body of the email to either Kate at katequery@ktliterary.com , Sara at saraquery@ktliterary.com , Hannah at hannahquery@ktliterary.com , or Hilary at hilaryquery@ktliterary.com . The subject line of your email should include th...

Emerald City Literary represents picture books, middle grade, young adult, and children’s nonfiction.  We welcome submissions with LGBTQ+ themes and/or diverse characters as well as traditionally underrepresented authors. Please do not query with screenplays, poetry, short stories, or any projects aimed at an adult audience Only query one agent at a time, and please make sure they represent what you’re sending.  Each ECLA agent specializes in a select few of the above genres. (i.e., we do not ALL represent picture books.) To find out what each agent represents, please visit their page: Mandy Hubbard Linda Epstein Garrett Alwert

Thank you for your interest in contributing to our family of award-winning children’s magazines! We seek to publish the finest quality writing and illustration for children of all ages. Our readers share an alert curiosity about the world around them and a delight in artistic expression. To learn more about submitting writing and art to our magazines, follow the links below. NOTE: We no longer accept hard copy submissions. For BABYBUG®, LADYBUG®, SPIDER®, ASK®, CRICKET®, and MUSE®, please submit online via our Submittable page, where you’ll find guidelines and submission Forms. GO TO SUBMITTABLE Literary Magazines Illustrated poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction for ages 6 months – 14 years and up BABYBUG® for ages 6 months – 3 years LADYBUG® for ages 3 – 6 SPIDER® for ages 6 – 9 CRICKET® for ages 9 – 14 Our literary magazines welcome submis...