Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the. We were one of the first sites to list childrens publishers, and its one of our favorite listings. Polis books is an independent publishing company actively seeking new and established authors for our growing list. Templar is a publisher and packager of illustrated childrens fiction, novelty and picture books. 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. Oct 04, 2016 12 literary agents seeking picture books now. List of publishing houses that accept childrens book. Cox poetry award, memoirs, short story collections via our w. Northern ohio, with over 9 years of actively working on the executive board. May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. The following list consists of indie publishers big and small. Please do not send us submissions that are in bound book form.
Many childrens book publishers start and stop accepting submissions without much warning. They are looking for realistic picture book manuscripts under words. Using quality childrens literature as the foundation, she began creating curricula for. See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. The big, big list of indie publishers and small presses medium. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly.
Nonprofit publisher in the humanities and social sciences since 2005, best known for books in. Theyve been involved in some exciting projects over the last few years. They sell a lot of books to schools and appear to be rather good at niche. Shalen holt, colors of zaki to talk to a publishing services consultant about publishing your work call. Some of these agents are open to textonly submissions. For childrens books aged 010 years, send a complete manuscript along. Some gave personal notes about their tastes while some did not. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. No major publishers accept email submissions, though independent presses are increasingly open to them as they go paperless for commercial or environmental reasons. They are an independent company with good distribution. To help you identify a publisher thats fitting for the story youre looking to sell and submit to them in a way that gives your picture book script a. And when writing curriculum, she utilized a book as the launching pad for each.
Abdo books is a publisher that focuses exclusively on educational books for children between ages 412. Childrens book publishers book publishing directory. Bebop books imprint of lee and low books lee and low is a quality childrens book publisher that specializes in multicultural themes. It was founded in 1992 by highprofile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up. Submissions open for flash fiction of no more than 800 words and prose poems. Palmetto publishing group has four different cover design services that will accommodate any independent author depending on your budget and design needs. Approved publisher list mystery writers of america. The company is based in marietta, georgia, portland, oregon, and new. 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. Unfortunately we cannot accept submissions delivered by hand or submissions on discs, memory sticks or other electronic devices.
Get your book published welcome to find publishing help. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. We are currently acquiring titles in the genres listed below. Picture book submissions should include a short query along with the entire manuscript in the body of email. Tilbury house is actively looking for submissions for referencehowto i. Make sure to fully read the submission guidelines before emailing them your manuscript. Please keep in mind that while polis books does accept unsolicited submissions.
Submitting your book or manuscript darley anderson literary. Palmetto publishing group has four different interior design services that will accommodate any independent author depending on your budget and design needs. We publish exciting nonfiction, fiction and ya, plus childrens books in. You are still writing your book and want to work with a professional to get feedback and tips before you publish it. Children s books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. Peachtree publishing children s book publisher, picture book to young adult. Publishing my first children s book has been an excellent experience thanks to the friendly and caring service of dorrance publishing. From picture books, to early chapter books, to board books, to coloring books, were a leading publisher in the world of childrens literature. Publishers seeking childrens and young adult manuscripts.
Mar 20, 2016 top shelf productions is an american publishing company founded in 1997, owned and operated by chris staros and brett warnock. 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. It is a selective publishing house printing only 15 books a year. Make your manuscript great before you start sending your story to publishers, you will need to make sure it is as good as it can possibly be. Youll work with an experienced childrens book editor who will help you craft an engaging tale, no matter your subject matter. Wed planned to reopen to submissions again starting 25 march 2020, but that was before the covid. Childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction.
It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens book. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand we are not looking for science fictionfantasy, horror, illustrated books. They publish children s books, books for early readers and also have an imprint rhiza press for young adult and adult books. She occasionally teaches a course on manuscript publishing, as well as a course on publishing in literary journals. Top 35 childrens book publishers in 2020 rafal reyzer. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, california book publishers. Accepting manuscript submissions austin macauley publishers usa. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. All kaeden publishing employees are continuing to work to create. Nobrow press is a respected publisher of graphic novels and flying eye is their childrens book imprint.
Please send one image only of penandink line art, pencil drawings, watercolor, experimental, impressionistic or abstract pieces, blackandwhite or color. It is a newer company but they seem off to a good start with interviews in various established publications and by publishing eight books. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book. Pelican publishing company pelicans childrens list author submissions illustrator submissions seeking books for children ages 58, both fiction and nonfiction, in these. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books.
Childrens book publishers will always have a special place on our site. She occasionally teaches a course on manuscript publishing, as well as a course on publishing. Our dynamic creative team currently publishes between 12 and 24 titles each year. Brandylane is a small, independent press, founded in 1985, that publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and childrens books. This is a canadianowned childrens book publisher, which belongs to corus entertainment. Flying eye publishes both fiction and nonfiction picture.
Jan 16, 2019 find the perfect editor for your book. Aug 09, 2016 this list is for children s picture books. Templar is currently accepting picture book and novelty book submissions. They are interested in novels, poetry, and short story collections. Email submissions remain a rarity in the publishing world as publishers cling to the printed word despite an increase in e book sales.
The society of childrens book writers and illustrators was founded to help people navigate a career in childrens books. Get published ek books submissions ek books submissions submit your childrens book news april 2020. Hogs back books is a small publishing house that publishes picture books and ya novels. For over 100 years, authors have trusted dorrance to write, publish and promote their books. It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens book have, i believe, even a more difficult time. Feel free to send 23 picture book submissions at one time within the body of the email. If youre looking to market to christmas shoppers, take a look at trends in the book market and learn how to cash in on christmas books. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. If youre worried about how to make the cut then you can find the submission guidelines here. Europa seeks to bring fresh, highquality fiction from international writers to.
But they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that teach an important lesson or interesting topic. We are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and personal. Please place the text within the body of the email. You have an idea for a book, but want to have someone else. We believe that books make a difference, that lives and the world are changed by the power of words and images, and that large publishing. This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. Cover design services are automatically creating a paperback cover. Hachette australia is one of australias largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Receive literary assistance and professional consultations to help publish your book. Artwork is not required to submit a picture book text, but if you are an illustrator andor seeking representation for artwork, please include a.
You have finished writing your book and now want to see it printed and available for purchase by readers. An independent book publishing company founded in wilmington, ohio, orange frazer press boasts a long and eclectic history. Bebop books imprint of lee and low books lee and low is a quality children s book publisher that specializes in multicultural themes. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. Additional fees required for upgrading to a hardcover or additional rounds of changes or requests outside of service. We aim to keep all our authors in print, and keep working on the marketing for. Nonfiction, memoirs, mysteries, fiction, history, popular science, music, film, biography, autobiography, diy, craft, and travel, as well as children s activity books and young adult biographies. Jun 26, 2017 but they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that teach an important lesson or interesting topic. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Whether youre looking to top the bestsellers list or publish for a niche market, we can help you establish relationships with publishing.
Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. When considering gifts for the people you love, and for those you barely know, you cant go wrong with a book. Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad. Peachtree publishers, located in atlanta georgia, publishes 30 books per year. Heather is currently seeking submissions for middle grade and young adult. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. So please do not submit proposals that duplicate our existing books. Mad creek books is the literary trade imprint of the ohio state university press. If youve written a children s book and want to get a traditional publishing deal, youll need to work with a literary agent who specializes in bringing children s books to market. This is likely based on their ability to keep up with the number of submissions already coming in.
Kaeden publishing s primary focus is to protect the health and safety of our staff, customers, and the communities we serve. Emily harstone is the author of many popular books, including the authors publish guide to manuscript submissions, the 2019 guide to manuscript publishers, submit, publish, repeat, and the authors publish guide to childrens and young adult publishing. Brooklyn arts press bap is an indie press looking for emerging lyrical writers of poetry, fiction, or chapbooks. These are 17 publishers who are actively seeking christian manuscripts of all stripes and genres. Our team researched the 75 top childrens book publishers in the world that currently accept submissions from authors with or without a literary agent. We accept all book submissions but please note that we are currently not taking on poetry, short stories, screenplays, radio plays or theatre scripts. Blackowned publishers you need to know about book riot. Get published ek books submissions ek books online. Visit our website to learn more on our submissions.
Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Quite simply, we like publishing good books, irrespective of whether theyre likely to sell 500, 5,000 or 5,000,000. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. 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. Regal house literary, historical, contemporary fiction, poetry via our terry j. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09. Educational resource books for parents and teachers aimed at young children. In the winter of 2010, anaphora began accepting booklength submissions. This familyowned childrens book publisher puts out some of the most. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to.
If you are looking for professional advice on publishing your book and making it a success, consider joining exisle academy, run by our parent company exisle publishing. Hohm press is committed to publishing books that provide readers with alternatives to the materialistic values of the current culture and promote selfawareness, the recognition of interdependence and compassion. This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. If you are submitting to the childrens department, please specify workman publishing co. All information in these listings are from the publishers. If you are calling from outside the united states, please leave us a voicemail stipulating a convenient time to return your call. What should you do if youre looking for a team of dedicated and passionate.
If youre interested, checkout poet paige taggart or the collaboration between authors martin ott and john f buckley. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. Mystery writers of america 1140 broadway, suite 1507 new york, ny 1 phone. Kaeden books was founded in 1986 in rocky river, ohio to provide quality reading. Most of these publishers are traditional publishers, but i do have a few on this page that are hybrid publishers half selfpublishing and half traditional publishing and also some that are self publishers. Ohio, where her desire to help writers and illustrators reach their publications. We form collaborative relationships with our authors to develop, produce, market, and sell books. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. A publisher s responsibility is to marry words with pictures to create a unique message. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. Our criteria is simple, if there is a fantastic bedtime, nap time or kid time story to be shared, we want to know about it. Baen is one of the best known publishers of science fiction and fantasy. While much of our effort goes into our childrens books, we do publish nonfiction books about maine or the northeast, particularly books. Pelican pure amore emotiondriven, christian romance books for ages 23.
A husbandandwife operation, two dollar radio is an ohiobased press. They are not accepting picture book submissions at present. Please select the service that best fits your needs. They have an extensive backlist built over 30 years and sell their products in over 25 languages in more than 50 countries. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking children s picture book submissions now. 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.