August House
3500 Piedmont Road, NE
Suite 310
Atlanta, GA 30305.)
www.augusthouse.com
For Artists and Illustrators
1. August House considers of submissions of artwork separately
from submissions of text, even if proposed for the same work.
2. Freelance illustrators may submit portfolio samples to our art
department.
(Send to attention of Art Director
August House
3500 Piedmont Road, NE
Suite 310
Atlanta, GA 30305.)
Please note that we do not open unsolicited samples sent as email attachments-they are deleted. Furthermore, we have a
strong preference for hard copy samples (they are also far more
likely to be filed for future reference), but if you still wish to
submit samples electronically, you may send an e-mail
containing a link or URL to a website at which we might view
your work. (Send to ahinfo@augusthouse.com with "Attn: Art
Director" in the subject line.)
3. Never send an original work or irreplaceable copy as a
submission. Send duplicate slides, photocopies (either color of
B/W), postcards, or other such samples as are replaceable at
minimal expense. Your materials will not be returned but will be
filed for future reference.
4. For prompt notification of receipt, enclose a self-addressed,
stamped postcard with a place for our initials and date.
5. We do not customarily reply to the sender if we anticipate no
immediate need for artwork of the type submitted. This should
not be interpreted as a lack of possible future interest.
6. August House cannot discuss terms of compensation for artwork
except when a specific use is foreseen.
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Boyds Mills Press
815 Church Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
http://www.boydsmillspress.com/
Writers and Illustrators Guidelines
Boyds Mills Press
Guidelines for Writers and Illustrators
Please note: Boyds Mills Press is a publisher of books for children and
young adults. Please review our online catalog to see the types of
books that we publish before you submit your work.
Submissions Policy
At Boyds Mills Press, we welcome unsolicited submissions from
published and unpublished writers and artists. The review procedure is
time consuming. In order to review fairly the large number of
submissions that we receive, we are unable to acknowledge their
receipt. To the same end, should we decide that a manuscript is not
for us, we will respond to the sender with a form letter. We review
each submission in the order that it was received and try to respond
within three months.
Types of Submission
Picture Books: We accept submissions from both writers and
illustrators. If you are an author, you do not need to send a query
first. Please submit the entire manuscript of your picture book. If you
are a professional illustrator submitting a picture book or if you are an
author working with a professional illustrator, please include the
manuscript, a dummy, and a sample reproduction of the final artwork
that reflects the style and technique you intend to use. Do not send
original artwork, as we cannot be held responsible for its damage or
loss.
Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction: Please submit the first
three chapters (do not include chapters from the middle of the book)
and a plot summary. We will request the balance of the manuscript if
we are interested.
Poetry: Please send a book-length collection of your own poems. Do
not send an initial query. Keep in mind that the strongest collections
demonstrate a facility with multiple poetic forms.
Nonfiction: Include a detailed bibliography with your submission. We
highly recommend including an expert’s review of your manuscript and
a detailed explanation of the books in the marketplace that are similar
to the one you propose. References to the need for this book (by the
National Academy of Sciences or by similar subject-specific
organizations) will strengthen your proposal. If you intend for the book
to be illustrated with photos or other graphic elements (charts, graphs,
etc.), it is your responsibility to find or create those elements and to
include with the submission a permissions budget, if applicable.
Finally, keep in mind that good children’s nonfiction has a narrative
quality—a story line—that encyclopedias do not; please consider
whether both the subject and the language will appeal to children.
Illustrators: We review picture book projects and sample
illustrations. To submit a picture book, please review the picture book
guidelines above. To submit samples, please send them in the form
best suited to the art (postcard, 8½-by-11 sheet, etc.). Keep in mind
that one well-presented submission will be more attractive than
several submissions or a submission in many parts.
Where to Send Your Submission
Please submit your manuscript with a cover letter of relevant
information, including your own experience with writing and
publishing. Label the package “MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION” and
include an SASE if you would like the manuscript returned. For art
samples, please label the package “ART SAMPLE SUBMISSION.” All
submissions should be sent to:
Boyds Mills Press
815 Church Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
All submissions will be evaluated for all imprints.
Candlewick Press
99 Dover Street
Somerville, MA 02144
www.candlewick.com
Artwork
If you think your illustration style is well-suited to our list, please send
non-returnable, color samples (color copies or sample books, but no
original artwork, please) to:
Attn: Art Resource Coordinator
Candlewick Press
99 Dover Street
Somerville, MA 02144
Please include a brief cover letter and a resume detailing relevant
professional and publishing experience.
If you work in more than one medium or style, or specialize in a
particular subject matter (e.g., people, animals, landscapes, etc.),
remember to include a representative assortment of samples.
Include your name, address, and telephone number on every sample.
We also appreciate knowing the date the work was created and the
medium used.
Please do not send original art. If you wish to submit a full portfolio or
have materials returned to you, you must include detailed instructions,
return packaging, and sufficient postage. We regret that materials
received without these elements cannot be returned.
If you would like to send an electronic file of your artwork, please send
it in JPEG or PDF form to bigbear@candlewick.com where it will be
forwarded to a member of the Art department.
We keep tear sheets and illustration samples--including updates--on
file for one year and will contact you if we have or anticipate a project
that suits your particular talents. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Thank you for your interest in Candlewick! We look forward to
seeing your work.
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Charlesbridge
85 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
www.charlesbridge.com
ART SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The Charlesbridge Trade Division publishes high-quality books for
children, with a goal of creating lifelong readers and learners. We
believe that books for children should offer accurate information,
promote a positive worldview, and embrace a child’s innate sense of
wonder and fun. To this end, we continually strive to seek new voices,
new visions, and new directions in children’s literature.
Charlesbridge publishes both picture books and transitional “bridge
books,” books ranging from early readers to middle-grade chapter
books. Our nonfiction books focus on nature, science, social studies,
and multicultural topics. Our fiction titles include lively, plot-driven
stories with strong, engaging characters.
WHAT TO SEND
Please send samples of your work that demonstrate strong originality,
excellent conceptual abilities, and technical accomplishment in your
chosen media.
Please include your name, address, and telephone number on every
illustration sample.
Be sure to list any previously published works in your cover letter or
include a résumé.
Please do not send any original art, as we cannot be responsible for
samples lost in the mail.
Artists who would like their samples returned to them should include a
self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) of appropriate size with
sufficient postage (not a check or cash).
If you would like us to confirm receipt of your materials, please
enclose a self-addressed, stamped postcard with your submission.
Samples submitted without a SASE will be recycled.
Due to the large volume of submissions we receive, we are unable to
respond to telephone queries about samples.
WHERE TO SEND IT
Please send samples of your work to the Trade Art Director,
Charlesbridge, 85 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
You may also send an email with a link to your website. Address the
email to Susan Sherman at ssherman@charlesbridge.com, and include
“Portfolio” as the first word in your subject line. Please do not include
email attachments.
GET TO KNOW US
To become acquainted with our publishing program, we encourage you
to review our books and visit our website (www.charlesbridge.com),
where you will find our catalog. To request a printed catalog, please
send a 9” x 12” SASE with $2.44 in postage.
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
www.eerdmans.com/youngreaders
Illustrators
Illustrators may submit samples of their artwork. Please do not send
original art. Submit photocopies or printed media and include a listing
of books you have illustrated. If you would like your submission
returned, include a self-addressed stamped envelope; otherwise we
will keep your samples on file to be considered for future projects.
Send illustration samples to:
Gayle Brown, Art Director
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
We will not accept or respond to queries or submissions via
email or fax.
EERDMANS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
(An imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company)
2140 Oak Industrial Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 459-4591
Anita Eerdmans, Vice President
Noelle Pedersen, Library Marketing Manager
Age: Preschool-Young Adult
Genre: Fiction & Nonfiction
Format: Picture Books & Novels
Publishes 16-20 hardcover and paperback titles annually.
Not accepting unsolicited manuscripts except for exclusive
submissions that are clearly marked as such on the outside of
the envelope, or submissions from authors with whom they
already have a working relationship. Include a self-addressed
stamped envelope.
Illustrators
Illustrators may submit samples of their artwork. Please do not send
original art. Submit photocopies or printed media and include a listing
of books you have illustrated. If you would like your submission
returned, include a self-addressed stamped envelope; otherwise we
will keep your samples on file to be considered for future projects.
Send illustration samples to:
Gayle Brown, Art Director
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX, INC. BOOKS FOR YOUNG
READERS
19 Union Square West
New York, NY 10003
(212) 741-6900
www.fsgkidsbooks.com
Margaret Ferguson, Vice President, Co-Publisher & Editorial Director
Michael Eisenberg, Vice President, Co-Publisher & Director of
Marketing
Age: Preschool-Young Adult
Genre: Fiction & Nonfiction
Format: Board Books, Picture Books & Novels
Publishes 55-60 hardcover, paperback, and e-book titles annually.
Lines and Special Series include:
FRANCES FOSTER BOOKS, AGES 4+
MELANIE KROUPA BOOKS, AGES 4+
SUNBURST PAPERBACKS, AGES 4-12
AERIAL FICTION, AGES 4-12
MIRASOL/LIBROS JUVENILES, AGES 4-12
Currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Send complete
picture book text with unsolicited picture book manuscripts.
Send query letter before submitting unsolicited novel
manuscripts.
Editorial Guidelines
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION
Especially in the case of longer manuscripts, it is a good idea to send a
letter of inquiry before submitting the entire manuscript.
Manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced. DO NOT SEND YOUR
ONLY COPY OF A MANUSCRIPT -- publishers make every effort to
safeguard a manuscript, but they cannot be held responsible in the
event of its loss.
If you would like confirmation of the receipt of your submission,
include a self-addressed, stamped postcard.
Include a cover letter containing any pertinent information about
yourself, your writing, your manuscript, etc.
Be sure that your name and address are on the manuscript itself, as
well as on the cover letter. Always include the right-sized, selfaddressed, stamped envelope for reply and the return of your
material. Clearly indicate the mail class by which you would like your
manuscript returned.
If you have illustrations, please send only two or three samples. DO
NOT SEND ORIGINAL ARTWORK.
The length of story depends on the age of the reader for whom it is
intended; there are no fixed lengths. Do not expect an editor to give
you specific comments. We receive far too many manuscripts for this
to happen.
We suggest familiarizing yourself with various children's publishers to
get a sense of which company would be most receptive to your type of
work. Most publishers will send their catalogue if you write a letter
requesting it and provide a self-addressed, stamped manila envelope
for it. (Please send us a 9 X 12 envelope, with $1.95 postage.)
THE LITERARY MARKETPLACE, published by R.R. Bowker, contains a
list of all publishers; a list of children's book publishers can be
obtained from the Children's Book Council, 568 Broadway, New York,
NY 10012.
Send submissions to:
Children's Editorial Department
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
18 West 18th St
New York, NY 10011
* Please do not submit more than one manuscript at a time.
** Please note: Response time for queries and manuscripts is
generally within three months.
*** Please do not call to query about the status of your manuscript
before three months have passed, at which point we may ask that you
write us regarding your submission.
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Feiwel and Friends does not accept unsolicited queries for interior art.
However, if you would like to submit a sample of your work for us to
keep in mind for a potential cover, you can send it to:
Feiwel and Friends
c/o Art Department
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and never
send original art. Please do not send portfolios; they will not be
reviewed.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE
602 Montauk Highway
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 288-5119
www.gingerbreadbooks.com
Age: Preschool-Young Adult
Genre: Fiction & Nonfiction
Format: Board Books, Picture Books & Novels
Gingerbread House regrets that it currently is not accepting
manuscript submissions. For art submissions, we accept tear sheets,
photocopied samples, and electronic submissions.
Please do not send originals.
Please send all art submissions to:
Maria Nicotra, Art Director
GINGERBREAD HOUSE
602 Montauk Highway
Westhampton Beach
New York 11978-1806 USA
E Maria@GingerbreadBooks.com
HARCOURT CHILDREN'S BOOKS
(An imprint of Harcourt, Inc.)
525 B Street, Suite 1900
San Diego, CA 92101-4495
general phone: 619-231-6616
www.harcourt.com
Not currently accepting artwork submissions.
HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN'S BOOKS
1350 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
general phone: 212-261-6500
www.harperchildrens.com
Victoria Jamieson, Design Assistant
phone: 212-261-6844
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drensImprints
Henry Holt and Company
Books for Young Readers Submissions
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
www.henryholt.com
MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers is pleased to read
and consider unsolicited manuscripts but we will not respond to or
return your submission unless we are interested in publishing it. Please
do not include a self-addressed stamped envelope. You will not hear
from us regarding the status of your submission unless we are
interested in acquiring it for publication, in which case we will contact
you within 4-6 months of receiving your submission.
Books for Young Readers publishes picture books, fiction, and
nonfiction on a wide variety of topics and for children of all ages.
Please note the following guidelines when submitting a manuscript:
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Do not include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Your
submission will be recycled, unless we are interested in
publishing it.
Please do not call or write to inquire about the status of your
submission. If we are interested in your manuscript, we will
contact you within four to six months.
Please do not send more than one manuscript at a time.
We do not publish textbooks, original board or novelty books,
activity books, or instructional books.
Your manuscript should be typed and double-spaced. We prefer
to see complete manuscripts.
Include with your manuscript a brief cover letter with your
current address and a description of your manuscript. You may
want to include other pertinent information such as a list of
previously published works.
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Please don’t over-package. A simple manila envelope will protect
your manuscript sufficiently. We prefer that you do not send
your manuscript in a box.
If sending art samples with a submission, do not send original
art. Color or black-and-white copies or printouts of original
illustrations should be sent instead. We are not responsible for
loss or damage of original art, nor will we return it.
We do not accept text/art submissions via email, fax, disk, or
CD.
We generally discourage submissions of material written by
children. Children may wish to submit to publications specializing
in work written by and for children.
Submissions should be addressed as follows:
Henry Holt and Company
Books for Young Readers Submissions
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Books for Young Readers
Henry Holt and Company
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
ART SAMPLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
By Mail:
HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS is pleased
to review all art sample materials sent to the attention of the Creative
Director. You can learn more about our list, and also find a copy of
these guidelines, on our website: www.HenryHoltKids.com.
Please note our submission policy:
•Please do not include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We
receive so many submissions that we can not respond individually or
return samples.
• Please do not call or write to inquire about the status of your
submission. You will hear from us only if we are interested in seeing
more samples or reviewing your portfolio.
• We will keep your samples on file if we are interested. If your art is
not suitable for our list your samples will be recycled.
• Xeroxes, postcards, or tear-sheets that can be easily filed are
preferred. Please do not send original art or materials on CD. We are
not responsible for loss or damage of original art, nor will we return it.
By Drop-off:
Portfolios are reviewed on Mondays without an appointment. Label
portfolios clearly with your name and for whom you are dropping off.
Portfolios should be left in the morning with the receptionist on the 9th
floor, for pick-up at 5 p.m. that Monday or the following morning.
Please specify if there is a time you need to have your materials
returned.
By Appointment:
An in-person portfolio review can be arranged by sending a written
request to the Creative Director, Patrick Collins, to schedule an
appointment about 3 weeks in advance of desired date. Provide a
telephone or e-mail where you can be reached. The Creative Director
cannot respond to e-mail requests.
Patrick Collins
Creative Director
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
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Holiday House
425 Madison Ave.
NY, NY 10017
www.holidayhouse.com
Artwork Guidelines
Never send original artwork. If you wish to submit, please send
xeroxes of full-color samples and of black-and-white line work. WE DO
NOT ACCEPT CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL. no submissions will be
returned.
We do not comment individually on artwork submissions. If we wish to
schedule a portfolio review based on your submitted work, we will
contact you. We do not have a drop-off policy, and we do not schedule
portfolio reviews without first receiving samples.
We specifically look for:
1. Work that is highly original and geared to the trade market.
2. Humor, multicultural work, historical work, fantasy and folklore,
jacket art.
3. Illustrators who are professional and competent and have a strong
understanding of the process involved in illustrating a children's book.
We do not publish work geared to the mass market.
You may submit your samples to: Claire Counihan, Director of Art and
Design, Holiday House, 425 Madison Ave., NY, NY 10017.
We look forward to seeing your work!
Thank you for thinking of Holiday House.
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Houghton Mifflin Children's Books
222 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-3764
www.hmco.com
Children's Books Art:
• Do not send original artwork or slides
• Send color photocopies, tearsheets, or photos
• Send a SASE if you would like your samples returned to you
Please submit only your strongest work. As to subject matter,
illustrations that feature children or animals are always welcome, but
feel free to submit other subjects as well. It is also a good idea to look
at Houghton Mifflin books in your local bookstore or library to get a
sense of what kinds of books we publish.
Please send art submissions to
Art Department
Houghton Mifflin Children's Books
Children's Trade Books
222 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-3764
Illumination Arts Publishing Co., Inc.
13256 Northup Way #9
Bellevue, WA 98005
www.illumin.com
Art Submissions
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Send resume, and samples/photocopies of printed artwork.
Do not send original artwork or slides.
Include SASE, with sufficient postage, if you wish to have your
artwork returned.
E-mailed submissions, disks, CDs or video tapes are NOT
accepted.
Send artwork to:
Illumination Arts Publishing Co., Inc.
Artistic Director
13256 Northup Way #9
Bellevue, WA 98005
innovativeKids
18 Ann Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
www.innovativekids.com
Calling all artists, writers, agents, developers, inventors, & packagers!
We want to see what you’ve got! Please follow the submission
guidelines below to ensure that your work gets where it needs to go.
innovativeKids®
Submissions
Guidelines:
Thank you for your interest in innovativeKids®! Before sending your
submission, take a moment to browse our website to determine
whether we might be an appropriate publisher for your work. We
consider manuscripts (both fiction and non-fiction) as well as proposals
for new book formats. If you are submitting a manuscript, please note
that we do not publish traditional picture books. We look for
manuscripts that will lend themselves to interactive, educational
formats. You may send either a query letter or manuscript. If you are
submitting a book concept, it is best to include a book dummy or
mock-up, but be aware that it will not be returned. We also consider
authors and illustrators on a work-for-hire basis. If you are interested
in being considered for future projects, please submit a writing or art
sample
along
with
any
relevant
credentials.
When sending submissions, please note:
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Submissions should be suitable for children from birth to 12.
Please make sure to keep a copy of your manuscript and do not
include any original artwork, one-of-a-kind dummies, or other
irreplaceable items with your submission. MATERIALS THAT YOU
SUBMIT TO US WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
Due to the overwhelming number of submissions that we
receive, please note that it may take up to 6-12 months to review your
submission.
We are only able to respond to submissions that we are
interested in pursuing. Including a self-addressed, stamped envelope
(SASE) will not guarantee a response.
Address submissions to:
Submissions
innovativeKids
18 Ann Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
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JUST US BOOKS
356 Glenwood Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
general phone: 973-672-0304
www.justusbooks.com
Thank you for your interest in Just Us Books. A premier publisher of
Black-interest books for children, Just Us Books has an active
publishing program that produces four to six new titles per year. This
may include picture books, biographies and nonfiction, chapter books
for middle readers and Young adult fiction. We also continue to
support our backlist of titles.
Please note our new submission guidelines, effective April 17, 2008.
Just Us Books is currently accepting queries for picture books, middle
reader chapter books and young adult novels. We are not
considering poetry, activity books or any other manuscripts at this
time.
To submit a manuscript for consideration, please send only the
following:
* a query letter pitching us your manuscript
* 1-2 page synopsis of your manuscript
* 3-5 sample pages of your manuscript for middle reader and y/a
submissions; complete manuscript for picture books
* a brief author bio that includes any previously published work and
professional affiliations (i.e., SCBWI)
* self-addressed stamped envelope for our written response
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Kids Can Press Ltd.
29 Birch Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M4V 1E2
www.kidscanpress.com
Illustrator’s Guidelines
Every day we receive many art samples and queries regarding
illustrating books for our list. While all our books are for children, the
specific style and genre of book dictates the type of illustration
needed. As a result, we maintain a large reference file, which assists
us in finding the right illustrator for each project.
If you would like us to consider your work for inclusion in our active
file, please supply copies (colour photocopies are fine) which we may
retain. The samples should be representative of your abilities and
interests. It is important that we see how you handle drawing children,
since most books we publish require illustrating children to some
degree. A cover letter outlining other experience is helpful, and allows
us to seek out additional samples of your published work.
Due to the large number of queries we receive, we cannot respond to
each one personally. We will only contact you if a suitable project
arises.
Queries should be directed to:
Art Director
Kids Can Press Ltd.
29 Birch Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M4V 1E2
Thank you for your interest in Kids Can Press.
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Lerner Publishing Group
241 First Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
www.lernerbooks.com
www.carolrhodabooks.com
www.karben.com\
ILLUSTRATOR SUBMISSION POLICY
Lerner Publishing Group works with artists who meet deadlines, and
conduct
research for historical accuracy. Unsolicited artists’ samples are
accepted
at all times of the year. However, we do not critique unsolicited work.
Please submit samples that show skill specifically in children’s book
illustration.
DO NOT send original art. Instead, submit slides, JPEG or PDF files on
disk,
color photocopies of full-color artwork, photocopies of black-and-white
line
work, or tear sheets.
Please also enclose a brief biography and/or résumé detailing previous
work.
We will not accept certified or registered mail. Please do not send the
same
samples more than once, but feel free to send new work to keep in
touch
with us. Samples will not be returned.
Send your materials to:
Art Director
Lerner Publishing Group
241 First Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Thank you for your interest in Lerner Publishing Group
Lerner Publications
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Carolrhoda Books
Twenty-First Century Books
ediciones Lerner
First Avenue Editions
Kar-Ben Publishing
LernerClassroom
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Peachtree Publishers
Peachtree Publishers, Ltd.,
1700 Chattahoochee Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30318-2112.
www.peachtree-online.
Peachtree is a general trade book publisher. General trade means that
we publish books that are sold in book and gift stores and found in
libraries and schools. We do not publish professional or scholarly books
or textbooks, although some of our books are useful to professionals
or used in classroom settings. We focus on a few select categories:
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picture and chapter books
young adult fiction and nonfiction
self-help titles covering education, parenting, psychology, and
health
guides to the American South, including books about hiking,
fishing, and walking
We also occasionally publish cookbooks and gardening books
(primarily with a southern focus), fiction, gift books, and humor.
You can receive a copy of our current catalog by sending your request
and a self-addressed 10 x 12-1/2” envelope stamped with $2.12
postage to Peachtree Publishers, Ltd., 1700 Chattahoochee Avenue,
Atlanta, GA 30318-2112.
Peachtree Publishers: A Proud Tradition
Peachtree Publishers, Ltd. is an independently owned trade book
publisher, specializing in quality children’s books, from picture books
to young adult fiction and nonfiction; consumer references in health,
education, and parenting; and regional guide books about the
American South, where the company is based. Peachtree Publishers’
mission is to create books that captivate and educate young and old
readers alike, with well-crafted words and pictures.
The company, begun in 1977 by music publisher Helen Elliott,
originally emphasized works exclusively by Southern writers,
particularly in the areas of adult fiction and humor. One of a handful of
regional houses established throughout the U.S. in the late seventies,
Peachtree was the first trade publishing house in the South to achieve
national recognition and distribution with two books landing on The
New York Times bestseller list.
In 1988, Margaret Quinlin was named executive editor and vice
president of Peachtree. Quinlin’s background included fifteen years of
publishing experience in New York, Boston, and Washington, DC. In
June 1990, Quinlin purchased controlling interest in Peachtree from
the Elliott family to become president and publisher, a position she still
holds today.
Over the years, Peachtree has had the pleasure of publishing works by
notable authors such as Terry Kay, Lewis Grizzard, Ferrol Sams,
Celestine Sibley and Eugenia Price. Today, best-selling authors include
Carmen Agra Deedy, author of award-winning children’s books, and
Effie Leland Wilder, who entertains legions of fans with her series of
humorous novels set in a retirement home. “Miss” Effie has more than
three quarters of a million copies of her five books in print, having
written the first of these at the tender age of 85.
Having passed the quarter century mark, Peachtree has a reputation in
the book publishing industry as an outstanding independent trade
publisher. The company has an in-house staff of experienced
professionals in design, editing, production, marketing and sales. In
addition, Peachtree is represented across the U.S. by an extensive
network of independent sales groups, enabling each title to reach its
broadest possible market. Through the efforts of its dedicated owner,
committed staff, and hard-working sales force Peachtree Publishers is
poised to bring the best in children’s literature, consumer reference,
and regional handbooks to the market in the twenty-first century.
How do I receive a copy of your illustration guidelines?
Our illustration guidelines are available here or by sending your
request and a self-addressed, stamped letter-sized envelope to
Peachtree Publishers, Ltd., 1700 Chattahoochee Avenue, Atlanta, GA
30318-2112.
Illustration Guidelines
If you wish to receive a copy of these guidelines, please send a selfaddressed stamped envelope with $0.42 in postage attached. If you
wish to receive a copy of our catalog, please send a self-addressed 10
x 12-1/2 envelope with $2.12 in postage attached.
Please send 8-1/2 x 11 tear sheets or color copies (if black-and-white
reproduction is not suitable for medium).
Please send several (4-7) samples.
Please include your full name, phone number, fax number (if
applicable), and permanent address.
If you wish for your samples to be returned, please include a selfaddressed envelope of sufficient size with the appropriate amount of
postage attached.
If possible, please provide samples which display your ability to depict
subjects or characters in a consistent manner.
If applicable, please provide samples which display your abilities in
various mediums, styles, or techniques.
If possible, please provide samples which portray different kinds of
subjects.
PELICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY
1000 Burmaster St.
Gretna, LA 70053
www.pelicanpub.com
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR ILLUSTRATORS
Pelican Publishing Company, the largest book publisher in the South, is
always interested in talented, hard-working illustrators. All materials
that are submitted to us are kept on file and reviewed as new projects
arise. We would be very happy to have you send some of your best
work for our perusal. Below are our basic guidelines for submissions.
Please Note: Pelican does not accept illustrations submitted via
e-mail or the Internet!
Appointments: Pelican prefers submission by mail only. If an
appointment is necessary, contact will be made with the artist.
Via Mail: Please send all materials securely packed and insured if
necessary. Any materials to be returned must be accompanied by
return postage and return packing materials.
Artwork Markings: Be sure all materials have your complete name,
address and phone number in case the materials are separated or
some are to be returned.
Artwork Format: Try to keep the size of all materials under 8 1/2 x
11 unless they may be folded. Materials are stored in a standard letter
file cabinet, so oversize material is returned. Published works are
preferable, but color and B/W copies are acceptable. Please do not
send faxed materials unless requested.
Suggested Subject Matter: Since the majority of our illustrated
books are for (1) children, (2) young adults and (3) technical, work
submitted should be in these categories. Our children's books are
generally full color with both whimsical and realistic, human and
animal characters. Our young adult books require black/white line
work in a mostly realistic style. Technical work would include maps,
diagrams, charts etc.
A current resume showing work in the design area (especially books)
is helpful.
Pelican address:
All items being sent
UPS, USPS or Federal
Express
materials should be sent to:
PELICAN PUBLISHING
COMPANY
1000 Burmaster St.
Gretna, LA 70053
Attn: Production Manager
Platypus Media
725 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
www.platypusmedia.com
Art Director
submissions@platypusmedia.com
Platypus Media publishes non-fiction children's books and parenting
guides and distributes media that emphasize attachment parenting
values. We will only consider publishing material that fits our mission.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with our products and
values before submitting any material. Please keep in mind that due to
the high volume of submissions we receive, responses may take some
time. Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you
would like us to respond through mail. If you feel your material might
be appropriate for our very specific niche, you are welcome to send it
to the following address:
Editorial Department
Platypus Media
725 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
We will keep all samples of art that may meet our publishing needs.
Please include a self-addressed postcard for submission verification or
a stamped envelope to return samples we do not need. We do not
accept electronic submissions. Thank you for
your interest in Platypus Media.
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DIAL BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
345 HUDSON STREET •
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10014-3657
A DIVISION OF PENGUIN YOUNG READERS GROUP
Submissions Guidelines
Owing to the overwhelming number of unsolicited manuscripts we
receive, we at Dial Books for Young Readers have had to change our
submissions policy:
As of August 1, 2005, Dial will no longer respond to your
unsolicited submission unless interested in publishing it.
Submissions postmarked August 1, 2005, or later will be recycled.
Please do not include a self-addressed stamped envelope
with your submission.
Please be sure to retain a copy of your submission.
You will not hear from Dial regarding the status of your
submission unless we are interested in publishing it, in which case
you can expect a reply from us within approximately four months.
We regret that we cannot respond personally to each submission,
but rest assured that we do make every effort to consider each and
every one we receive.
We at Dial accept:
entire picture book manuscripts
a maximum of 10 pages for longer works (novels, easy-to-reads)
When submitting a portion of a longer work, please provide an
accompanying cover letter that briefly describes your manuscript's
plot, genre (i.e. easy-to-read, middle grade or YA novel), the intended
age group, and your publishing credits, if any.
Please keep in mind the following when submitting your work to Dial:
Never send submissions by e-mail or fax.
Never send cassettes, CDs, marketing plans, or original artwork.
Please mail only one manuscript at a time and never send your
original or only copy.
Because confirmation postcards are easily separated from or
hidden within the manuscript, please do not include them with your
submission.
Please refrain from calling, faxing, or e-mailing to inquire after the
status of an unsolicited submission, as we will be unable to assist
you. If you have not received a reply from us after four months,
you can safely assume that we are not interested in publishing your
work.
Printed art samples should be sent to Attn: Dial Design and will not be
returned without a self-addressed stamped envelope. Never send
original art. Never send art by e-mail, fax, or CD. Please do not
phone, fax, or e-mail to inquire after your art submission.
In receiving a submission, we do not assume any duty not to
publish a book based on a similar idea, concept, or story.
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/yr/childrens.html
Penguin Group Young Readers Division
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/aboutus/imprintsyoungreaders.html
• Dutton
• Firebird
• Frederick Warne
• Putnam
• Grosset & Dunlap
• Philomel
• Price Stern Sloan
• Puffin
• Razorbill
• Speak
• Viking
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Random House Children’s Books
1745 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com/kids
Knopf / Crown Books for Young Readers
Submission process: Please direct your submissions to the attention
of-Submissions Editor, Alfred A. Knopf and Crown Books for Young
Readers. Do not send original art. Do not include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope and do not send the only copy of your manuscript—
we are not responsible for lost or damaged material, and we will no
longer return submission materials. Do
send manuscripts on disks; we will review hard copy only. We do not
accept manuscripts by fax or email. We will not respond to emailed
submissions or queries. If you are submitting a picture book, please
send a cover letter and the full manuscript. If you are submitting a
novel, please send: a cover letter, a one-page synopsis (including all
major plot points), and 25 pages of text. Please do not include reply
cards. We regret that we cannot acknowledge receipt of the
manuscript nor can we guarantee personal responses or response
times. If we are interested in your submission, we will respond within
six months of receipt. We highly recommend that you review as many
children’s books as possible, including those published by Knopf and
Crown, before submitting your work to us so that you will have a
better understanding of our publishing needs. Our books may be
viewed in your local library or bookstore, or on our websites:
www.randomhouse.com/kids and www.randomhouse.com/teens.
Illustration only:
Artwork interest: Artwork for picture books, middle grade, young adult
novels and nonfiction. Please send samples (postcards); no email
submissions will be reviewed.
Submissions Editor, Alfred A. Knopf and Crown Books for Young
Readers
Random House Children’s Books
1745 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Bantam Delacorte Dell
Submission process: The Delacorte, Bantam, Doubleday, Yearling,
Laurel-Leaf, and Dragonfly imprints of Random House Children’s Books
regretfully informs you that because of the volume of materials we
receive, we do not respond to query letters or accept unsolicited
manuscripts. However, we do accept manuscripts if they are submitted
to either the Delacorte Dell Yearling Contest for a First Middle-Grade
Novel or the Delacorte Press Contest for a First Young Adult Novel. If
you work meets the criteria for either contest, please submit your
manuscript. You can find rules and guidelines on our website,
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/writingcontests/ . You can also
make a written request for rules and guidelines: please include a selfaddressed stamped envelope. All other manuscripts must be submitted
through an agent or at the request of an editor. A list of agents can be
found in The Literary Market Place [LMP], published by R.R. Bowker,
which is available in the reference section of your local library. Staff
members of Random House Children’s Books cannot recommend
particular agents.
Illustration only:
Artwork interest: Artwork for picture books, middle grade, young adult
novels and nonfiction. Please send samples (postcards); no email
submissions will be reviewed.
David Fickling Books
Proposal process: synopsis, first few chapters and SASE. Address to:
Editor, David Fickling Books, (as above)
Wendy Lamb Books
Wendy Lamb Books publishes approximately twelve books, both
middle grade and YA novels, a year. At present, WLB does not publish
picture books.
A query letter should briefly describe the book you want to write, the
intended age group, and your publishing credits, if any. If you like, you
may send no more than 10 pages of the manuscript. Please do not
send more than the specified amount. Also, do not send cassette
tapes, videos, or other materials along with your query or excerpt.
Manuscript pages sent will not be returned. Do not send original art.
Send query letters with a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) for
reply. If you do not live in the United States, you must send an
international reply coupon. We recycle all letters and manuscripts
without sufficient postage. Please allow some time for a response to
your submission. If you haven’t received a response after about six
weeks or so, it’s fine to inquire by regular mail. We cannot guarantee
the return of any materials, and are not responsible for late, lost,
misdelivered, or misplaced submissions.
Please do not phone, email, or fax to inquire about your submission.
Queries and questions about submissions should be made in writing
to:
Wendy Lamb
Random House Children’s Books
1745 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Random House/Golden Books Young Readers Group
Proposal process: No unsolicited manuscripts. Agented material only.
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SCHOLASTIC PRESS
(An imprint of Scholastic Inc.)
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
general phone: 212-343-6100
www.scholastic.com
Trellis Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 16141
Duluth, MN 55816
www.trellispublishing.com
Trellis Publishing, Inc. was an idea in 1996 - could a publishing
company be formed to concentrate only on one character, and then
develop that character into more than one book or product? Trellis
Publishing is the answer!
Submission Guidelines - Children’s
We are not accepting manuscript submissions at this time. Illustrators
may send a postcard or sample for our files to:
Rachel Ellen
Illustration Sample
Trellis Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 16141
Duluth, MN 55816
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VSP Books Inc.
7402-G Lockport Place
Lorton, VA 22079
www.vspbooks.com
Illustration Submissions
We accept illustrator samples and manuscripts and book proposals
from time to time, when they fit our niche of educational books or
books about special and historic places. We also keep samples on file,
for possible future projects and we do contact illustrators about
projects from this file. We publish very few outside projects, however,
as many of our books are commissioned by organizations or are
published in cooperation with a supporting organization, such as the
Kennedy Center. To submit sample illustrations, with or without a
manuscript, send it to us at:
VSP Books Inc.
7402-G Lockport Place
Lorton, VA 22079
Most samples will not be returned. Do not send original artwork with
manuscripts--only color copies. We do not respond to most
submissions
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Walker & Company
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
www.walkeryoungreaders.com
Your manuscript should be typed and double-spaced. Single-spaced
and handwritten manuscripts are difficult to read and may result on
our returning the submission to you without proper consideration. We
do not accept e-mail or CD-ROM submissions.
• Include a cover letter that contains your current address, phone
number, and a brief description of your manuscript. Often cover letters
become separated from manuscripts, so please be sure to include your
name, address, and phone number on the first page of your story as
well.
• All submissions must be accompanied by a self-addressed,
stamped envelope for our reply. Because of new postal weight
regulations, we cannot return any manuscripts, art, or other
materials. Please only include recyclable materials with your
submission, and please send a letter-sized stamped envelope
for our response only.
• Please make sure that everything (including the SASE) is stapled,
paper clipped, or rubber-banded together.
• We much prefer to see actual samples of your work to query letters.
Picture books should always be submitted in their entirety. Novels
should be submitted as 3 sample chapters and a synopsis. Do not send
in more than 75 pages. If we like your samples, we will send a request
to see the rest of the manuscript.
• Do not, under any circumstances, send original art. While we
make every effort to take scrupulous care of materials in our
possession, Walker cannot be responsible for their loss or damage.
However, we will be happy to review color copies, slides, prints, or
photographs of your artwork and will return the samples upon request
as long as they are accompanied by an S.A.S.E.
• If you are submitting a picture book manuscript, you should be
aware that it is not necessary for you to supply illustrations. Like most
publishers, we prefer to match the art to the text. If you do submit
illustrations with a manuscript, we may express interest in one but not
the other. If you feel the two cannot be considered separately, please
tell us in your cover letter. Likewise, you may want to tell us if text
and art can be considered separately or if the art is meant only as a
visual guide, as this will help us in reviewing your submission.
• Although we accept simultaneous submissions, we would like you to
let us know if you've sent your manuscripts to other publishers. If
another publisher makes an offer while the manuscript is still as
Walker, we ask that you inform us immediately that your work is no
longer under consideration. Additionally, we prefer that you do not
send more that one submission at a time.
• Please allow 20 weeks for our reply. If you do not hear from us and
wish to look into the status of your manuscript, please do not send in
a query letter.
Illustrations:
• You are welcome to mail any samples you would like us to review or
keep on file. We will circulate them and individual editors may contact
you if they wish to see more. Good quality photocopies are fine. You
may send a dummy book if you wish to showcase your ability to create
a picture book.
• Do not send original art.
• If your work includes the ability to illustrate various types of people,
landscapes, objects, or if you work in various media or styles, please
include a mix of these capabilities.
• Identify each sample with your name, address, and phone number.
Also include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (in the appropriate
size) if you request returns.
• Because of new postal weight regulations, we cannot return
any art or other materials. Please only include recyclable
materials with your submission.
Please do not feel discouraged if you receive a form letter from us
declining your submission. Although we would like to be able to
comment specifically on each project, the sheer volume we receive
precludes this possibility. You may be certain, however, that a form
letter does not mean that your work was not thoroughly considered. It
simply allows us to respond within a reasonable time frame.
If you would like to receive our catalog, please send a 9 x 12 envelope
with adequate postage in a package marked "catalog request"
prominently on the outside, and we will be happy to mail one to you as
long as supplies last. Or, go to www.walkeryoungreaders.com and
download directly from the homepage.
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