Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. How to draft proposals to childrens book publishers dummies. A journey through the childrens book publishing landscape in. Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen. There are childrens picture books, childrens literature, board books, concept books, picture story books, early reader books, chapter books, middlegrade novels, tween fiction, and young adult ya novels. Childrens book publishers federation of childrens book.
They do not accept online submissions, only ones by mail. Established in 1992, candlewick press strives to produce highquality picture books and cuttingedge children s fiction. Several christian publishing companies may accept your inspirational or religiousthemed childrens book. This is strictly for emerging writers wishing to submit their. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. With an award winning backlist, pyr continues to publish outstanding books for readers of all ages. There are dozens of childrens book publishers that do not require an agent, which means childrens book authors generally find it easier to break into publishing than those who write adult fiction and nonfiction. In the uk there are a few childrens book publishers that still accept. Candlewick press is an independent publisher of children s books and young reader fiction based out of somerville, massachusetts.
Peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality children s books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. This philadelphia based press publishes just 25 books a year in a whole range of genres, from childrens books to nonfiction to science fiction. Unlike most publishers that tackle a large range of topics, quirk books has a clear marketing plan and to a certain degree their books have a cohesive feel, because they all are quirky. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. If youre interested with submitting a manuscript check out our submission guidelines here. Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen and. This is a massive publishing house, publishing fiction and nonfiction of every stripe for every age, but they have a childrens book department which accepts. Our childrens books are wellloved by young readers and parents alike. Bloomsbury best childrens books bloomsbury publishing. The best books in fiction, mysteries, memoirs, romance, comics, kids books, and more. These different niches represent entirely different markets, so its not enough to just find any old agent or publisher to work with. Camel press, which focuses on genre fiction, and fanny press, which specializes in erotica.
To view a list of childrens publishing companies by country please select a country. Coffeetown press was founded in 2005 in seattle and publishes fiction and nonfiction. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, non fiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. They are interested in innovative children s stories told in bright and refreshing ways. Childrens book publishers federation of childrens book groups. List of young adult and new adult book publisher list of historical fiction. 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. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts.
Ransom, founded in 1997, is a publisher with a heart for literacy for all ages. Action publishing is a west coast independent publisher of quality childrens picture books, juvenile and young adult fiction and nonfiction for all ages. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. These companies are looking for creative, original, and familyfriendly childrens titles. Yearly, they publish around 80 titles of childrens and ya fiction. Our team researched the 75 top childrens book publishers in the world that currently. Childrens book publishers this page is intended as a resource for anyone looking for more information about a given childrens book publisher. 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. The scbwi acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people. The best books of 2012, chosen by publishers weekly editors. 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. Several christian publishing companies may accept your inspirational or religiousthemed children s book. Lisa rojany buccieri has written and ghostwritten more than 100 childrens and grownups books, both fiction and nonfiction, including board books, picture books, and young adult series. Fiction, creative fiction, historical fiction, comedy, non fiction, graphic novels and childrens books are some of the genres they usually publish.
Whether your book is fiction, nonfiction or devotional, there are several large christian publishing companies that accept manuscripts from new authors. General fiction, science fiction, thriller, mystery and crime, poetry, shortstory collection, children s books and young adult books biblio publishing. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working. 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. Many childrens publishers are balancing making content available to educators and parents in response to the new coronavirus with protecting the. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. Tck publishing is a massmarket book publishing company publishing both fiction and nonfiction books in all major genres. Publishing my first childrens book has been an excellent experience thanks to the friendly and caring service of dorrance publishing. Time to take a look at the thriving and diverse childrens book. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. Childrens publishers directory of united states list. Whether its controversial or explicit, childish or colourful, our editorial team will undertake a.
Childrens book publishers in uk the school reading list. The book shines a spotlight on deaf culture, the theme of silence a brilliant fit with the illustrated sections of the narrative. 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. Childrens book publishers book publishing directory.
Childrens publishers directory of united states list of. Whether fiction or nonfiction, classic authors and illustrators or exciting new licensed properties, we strive to make the perfect book for every reader. It was founded in 1976 by klaus flugge, and was named after hans christian andersen. Whether your book is fiction, non fiction or devotional, there are several large christian publishing companies that. Letting authors and writers create without boundaries or limitations, their stories and books often blur genres and enter hybrid styles to attract audiences. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who demonstrate talent and potential for signifi. Bloomsbury childrens books usa launched in 1998 by bloomsbury publishing plc, the original ukbased publisher of the harry potter books. 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. We were one of the first sites to list childrens publishers, and its one of our favorite listings. Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad. Press only accepts childrens books picture books, childrens fiction and. They publish in english, in spanish, in hardcover, and paperback, usually with simultaneous ebook editions in all major eformats, books as long as 1,500 pages, and pamphlets or childrens. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens book have, i believe, even a more difficult time.
Follow each publishers submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations. Many children s publishers are balancing making content available to educators and parents in response to the new coronavirus with protecting the s of the authors they publish. Best books of 2012 publishers weekly childrens fiction. These companies are looking for creative, original, and familyfriendly children s titles. Scholastic is the largest publisher and distributor of childrens books in the world, with perpetual rights to many of the most famous childrens and ya series of all time, such as harry potter recently acquired from bloomsbury and the hunger games. Peachtree publishing childrens book publisher, picture book to young adult. This holds true for juveniles of all ages, from birth to young adult. Peter economy is a bestselling author, coauthor, and ghostwriter of more than 55 books, including several for dummies titles. Additional guidelines for writers can be found here. Pelican pure amore emotiondriven, christian romance books for ages 23. They accept children s literature, which sounds more sophisticated than kid books.
You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid. Mar 24, 2019 there are dozens of children s book publishers that do not require an agent, which means children s book authors generally find it easier to break into publishing than those who write adult fiction and nonfiction. Find out more by checking out the tck publishing faq. It welcomes picture book manuscripts and queries for longer works. Sep 05, 2017 they publish in english, in spanish, in hardcover, and paperback, usually with simultaneous ebook editions in all major eformats, books as long as 1,500 pages, and pamphlets or childrens. May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. Childrens book publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Childrens book publishers will always have a special place on our site. By clicking submit i am signing up to receive news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. Shalen holt, colors of zaki to talk to a publishing services consultant about publishing your work call. From the brilliant picture books of sue hendra and david tazzyman and the quirky characters from the witch wars series to the sensational throne of glass series and the enduring magic of harry potter, we have something to suit every age and interest.