Children's Book Publishers

[MarloG]

For an updated listing of which children's publishers are and which aren't, check out www.cbcbooks.org

Remember to check each publisher's website for their submission guidelines and follow them!

Some  only accept unsolicited/unagented manuscripts from SCBWI members and/or published authors. So get your SCBWI memberships gals! It's worth the cost. www.scbwi.org

And don't forget the magazine market to build up your credentials!

Good luck!

Marlo

www.createakidsbookusa.com

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[momrepus]

Thanks for all the links...

Have baby, will skim. Hopefully I'll be able to sit down and actually read through them when hub gets home.

Also checked out the blogs you listed. Those are great--informative and, just for an added bonus, kinda funny.

Thanks!

[momrepus]

Just curious...  You said:

"Some only accept unsolicited/unagented manuscripts from SCBWI members..."

I was looking through the SCBWI site and thinking of joining anyway but was wondering why it is the case that some publishers will only look at your manuscripts if they see you are a member here?

[artisttoo]

Hi!  After talking to author, Deborah Ruddell, yesterday, and reading that Marlo thinks it is a must to join SCBWI if one wants to become an author of children's books, this morning I joined.  I am thinking about how much I will learn from the association.  Perhaps publishers know that if one is willing to pay the $75 dollars to belong, that one wants to learn, and  that shows some determination and gives one more credibility about wanting to be a published writer.  I know I am serious about this new venture.  I also know that I have much to learn.  Writing that captivating manuscript is only the first step. 

[MarloG]

Quoting momrepus:

Just curious...  You said:

"Some only accept unsolicited/unagented manuscripts from SCBWI members..."

I was looking through the SCBWI site and thinking of joining anyway but was wondering why it is the case that some publishers will only look at your manuscripts if they see you are a member here?

Because they know you are serious and know at least something about the industry. You have no idea the kinds of submissions they get from people who've never done enough research to know about SCBWI, and how many.

[MarloG]

Quoting artisttoo:

Hi!  After talking to author, Deborah Ruddell, yesterday, and reading that Marlo thinks it is a must to join SCBWI if one wants to become an author of children's books, this morning I joined.  I am thinking about how much I will learn from the association.  Perhaps publishers know that if one is willing to pay the $75 dollars to belong, that one wants to learn, and  that shows some determination and gives one more credibility about wanting to be a published writer.  I know I am serious about this new venture.  I also know that I have much to learn.  Writing that captivating manuscript is only the first step. 

You've got it!

[bakermom29]

Hi Marlo,

I'll be joining the SCBWI so thanks again for the advice....Would you happen to know of any publishers or agents off-hand that are more willing than others to accept works from unpublished beginning writers?

Thanks,
Cheryl

[MarloG]

Walker Books and Barefoot Books both state that they are dedicated to new voices, but there are others, so it will be a matter of doing some research.

Visit:
www.cbcbooks.org And go to the 'getting my book published' link, then look at the member links listed. Also go throguh the Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market

Best,

Marlo

[lovemysquishies]

Thank you so much for the information. I have been sitting on a couple of manuscripts for over a year now and have gone back and forth about joining SCBWI, but I definitely will now! Thanks for all the helpful info!

[wvcoffeechick]

what about the writers literary agency of New York? Have you heard of them? I have a children's book with pix. I need a publisher!!! I have been offered a contract with  this company and also with publisha america.

[AisForAutism]

Quoting wvcoffeechick:

what about the writers literary agency of New York? Have you heard of them? I have a children's book with pix. I need a publisher!!! I have been offered a contract with  this company and also with publisha america.

Here are some links related to "not-so-positive" reactions to PulishAmerica. I would take the time to review these before getting involved with them.

http://www.lisamaliga.com/publishamericagetaway.htm

http://www.critters.org/sting/

http://leegoldberg.typepad.com/a_writers_life/2005/01/the_publishamer.html

http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10211

Google the other publisher and type "scam" after it and see if you get any feedback. Better to be safe than sorry. I know people who have used Publish America and got their $1 and a poorly edited unmarketed book. It's not worth your time or effort. Research further before signing anything from them.