You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher. This brooklynbased outfit specializes in childrens books, as gorgeously. The press publishes four imprints, grove press, atlantic monthly press, black cat, and the mysterious press, and has many awardwinning authors and titles to its credit. They publish scifi, fantasy, horror, and mystery books, and they now have a romance line called falstaff crush. They are an independent publisher if you cant tell by now, most corporate publishers dont accept unsolicited submissions, while most independent publishers do. Many literary agents prefer receiving manuscripts that have not already been sent to multiple publishers. Many come to us by way of agents or very experienced authors, but every manuscript has potential, even those from debut authors. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star.
Our highly successful list is written by bestselling authors. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. Childrens books may be shorter, but the rules of good writing still apply. Overall, publishing your book through a small press feels less like youve got a team working on your book, and more like youre part of a team, working on a project together. Nov 18, 2016 the publisher focuses on vintage childrens books, illustrated books, and related gift items. This is a canadianowned childrens book publisher, which belongs to. Feb 23, 2021 formerly known as conquest publishers, this small publishing house releases books in the area of christian fiction and nonfiction as well as some interesting video materials.
The aim of this company is to educate as much as to entertain. Accouding to their site they publish about 40 titles per year and have a range of books that they are interested in seeing from authors, from picture books to young adult. Top 10 childrens book publishers who are accepting unsolicited. Sep 30, 2017 dzanc books proves to be much more than just a small publisher.
Included are academic publishers, technical manual publishers, publishers for the traditional book trade both for adults and children, religious publishers, and small press publishers, among other types. Jun 19, 2018 roaring forties press is a small publisher located in berkeley, ca. Know that small book publishing is much different than large book publishing. Brandylane is a small, independent press, founded in 1985, that publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and childrens books. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Volcano press usa volcano press has been publishing books on domestic violence and womens health for forty years. The company started in 1998, as an imprint of a nonprofit organization that provided resources and materials for prison ministries. Levine querido is an independent publisher of childrens books. The big, big list of indie publishers and small presses by the. Currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts publishers note. Paulist press is a part of the society of missionary priests known as paulist fathers, based in new jersey. Over the years we have grown into a dynamic midsize company with a list of national interest, publishing about 60 new titles yearly under four imprints. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states.
Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and innovative digital services ensure access into every imaginable channel, including gift, specialty, wholesale, and digital accounts worldwide. Book printing services custom book printing by lightning press. They have also have also created two short fiction collections and four fulllength books. Nov 05, 2020 a traditional small vanity press is usually the best choice to selfpublish your children s book, since its important to have physical copies on hand for promotion. Pinata books is arte publico press imprint for childrens and young adult literature. Get published with one of these 9 indie publishers ny book. We asked authors, booksellers, publishers, editors, and others to share the places they go to connect with writers of the past, to the bars and cafes where todays authors give readings, and to those sites that are most inspiring for writing. Childrens books our primary emphasis is on nonfiction picture books that appeal to children ages 2 12 and their parents. Action publishing is a west coast independent publisher of quality childrens picture books, juvenile and young adult fiction and nonfiction for all ages. Starting in 1975, childrens book press promoted shared experiences of cultures that have been historically underrepresented or misrepresented in literature for children. The description of each press is taken directly from the associated website. The publisher must publish works from more than one author and illustrator. Andersen press is famous for publishing books from authors such as david mckee elmer the patchwork elephant or max velthuijs frog. Now, that doesnt mean youll get the final say on how your book looks, but it does mean you wont feel steamrolled.
Vanity presses charge you money to print a set number of copies of your book, typically between 50 and a few hundred, and then print and ship them directly to you. Dzanc books proves to be much more than just a small publisher. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Seven stories press is an independent publisher that is well respected and has been around for more than twenty years. For over 50 years nodin press had been publishing books focused on nature, poetry, and regional history. Andersen press has worked with a number of awardwinning authors, and publishes books intended for children up to twelve years old.
Portland seems like the perfect place for a small childrens press. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Were an awardwinning independent children s book and young adult publisher based in wales. Pioneers press is a publishing house and small press distro focusing on survival and sustainability on the farm and in the city, in addition to health, gender, sexuality, social justice and food movements, and literary works by upandcoming. They publish books such as flying fergus by chris hoy and the girl who drank the moon by kelly barnhill. The feminist press new york city, new york the feminist press promotes voices on the margins of dominant culture and publishes feminist works from around the world, inspiring personal transformation and social justice. Scbwi list of pal publishers society of childrens book writers. Triplicity publishing is a small, lgbt publisher seeking quality works from serious authors.
Expert distribution services for innovative publishers. Book publishers in michigan book publishing directory. Watercress press specializes in local culture and regional history, corporate histories, biography and memoirs, childrens books, and texana. Childrens book publishers book publishing directory. Enclave is the premier publisher of christian speculative fiction. Childrens book press was the first independent press in the united states to focus on publishing childrens literature by and about people of color. General nonfictioninvestigative reporting, biographies, travel books with a twist, books about music, books about art, smallformat gift books. List of englishlanguage book publishing companies wikipedia. Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad. Our childrens books are wellloved by young readers and parents alike. Welcome to brandylane publishers brandylane is a small, independent press, founded in 1985, that publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and childrens books. Blackowned publishers you need to know about book riot. It seeks to authentically and realistically portrayed themes, characters and customs unique to us hispanic culture.
Sep 08, 2017 here are five blackowned publishers currently operating in the us, offering you everything from poetry and childrens books to academic texts. Plan b press is a small independent publishing company that produces highquality, limitedrun poetry chapbooks. Watercress press is a subsidy publisher but we are a subsidy publisher with a difference. 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. Harvest house books gained a reputation of being affordable, trustworthy and practical by meeting peoples most current needs in three major categories. The publishers may be independent, an imprint of a larger publisher, and may be currently operating or out of business. Still, small press releases arent always hipster diamonds in the rough. Obviously, andersen press only accepts children s books picture books, children s fiction and teenager fiction. This is especially true with childrens books, specifically picture books. Dec 12, 2019 mb publishing mb publishing is a small press based out of bethesda, maryland. They focus on publishing childrens books and judiaca things pertaining to jewish life and customs also largely aimed at children. It lists their distributor and their literary agent for other publishers interested in translating their work. Their books often feature relationships between people and multiculturalism with humor and touching moments, depicted through strong writing and high quality illustrations.
Like most publishers, crossway books prefers that you first send in a query. Will the publisher set up readings and give you copies. 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. Publishes fictional childrens picture books under 1,000 words in length with a universal theme dealing with family or social situations targeted to ages 48. This venerable small press began in 1917 as the atlantic monthly press, merging much later with the small but groundbreaking grove press to become grove atlantic. Apr 30, 2018 one of the most prolific small publishers, in 2017 alone, falstaff released 40 print and digital books. Established in 1976, andersen press is an independentlyoperated childrens book publishing company based out of london, uk. Unlike most larger publishers, were accessible and love to hear from readers, writers, and book lovers, and. They really have some bestselling books in their collection. The 9 best independent publishers in the us ny book editors. Virago england international publisher of books by women. Oct 05, 2017 small publishers appreciate new authors and are willing to take a chance whereas the large companies want the tried and true.
In 2005 plan b press developed stay at home press a division specializing in art books. Their works are primarily about minnesota or by minnesota authors. In addition to publishing books, catapult also operates a daily online magazine. Independent publishers, university presses, and small literary presses and chapbooks. Triangle square is an imprint of seven stories press that focuses on publishing young adult novels and childrens books. The following publishers specialize in writing by for about women. Submissions and manuscript formalities are the same as for arte publico press. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. An established childrens books publisher, flashlight press specializes in books written for very young readers.
They are especially interested in these kinds of nonfiction projects. Distributors and wholesalers independent book publishers. Has multiple childrens book series for elementary, middle school, and high school ages. It started as a small publishing house but later transformed into an. May 07, 2014 air university press au press, part of the air force research institute afri, is the publishing agent for air university au. A small independent press based in minneapolis, queen of swords press publishes fictional works of fantasy, scifi, adventure, and more. We like to think that we stand head and shoulders above our competition for a. Capstone press is one of the leading educational publishers of nonfiction children s books, serving school and public libraries since 1991. In addition to publishing books, dzanc also publishes an online literary journal called the collagist, offers internship opportunities, provides dzanc creative writing sessions, and runs the dzanc writersinresidence program. May 12, 2018 piccadilly press limited, the londonbased childrens publisher was founded by brenda gardner in 1983. There are many childrens book publishers that do not require an agent. Since 1953, it has edited, published, and distributed over 1. Koehler books awards traditional contracts every year, and each one is carefully considered and chosen.
It includes imprints of larger publishing groups, which may have resulted from business mergers. It is looking for books targeting children ages 48. Ripple grove press is a newer familyrun childrens book publisher based out of portland. This is a soughtafter recognition of excellence in color printing, given to those who have successfully proven capable of providing the highest quality color reproduction for book printing, from the most modern digital printing technology, techniques and process controls available in the graphic. Catapult is a small press, launched in 2015, that seeks to publish unique and emotional stories from both new and established authors. Small press united a division of independent publishers group richard t. Bloomsbury childrens books and walker books for young readers. The best independent publishers in 2021 reedsy blog.
Top 10 childrens book publishers who are accepting. Paulist press is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts, including academic books, popular books, books for clergy, and childrens books. Lightning press is a g7 master qualified certified book printer and pass rigorous tests quarterly. Browse firefly press quality fiction for 519 years olds. Brandylane publishers independent publishers richmond va. Book publishers in virginia book publishing directory. Whether its christian science fiction you love, or fantasy, time travel, steampunk, alternate history, spiritual warfare, superhero, or technothrillerif its speculative and it comes from the christian worldview, enclave is the place to go. Levine books, the blue sky press and cartwheel books. Mb publishing mb publishing is a small press based out of bethesda, maryland.
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 houses neglect a wealth of good writing. We publish exciting nonfiction, fiction and ya, plus childrens books in scots itchy coo. They have a strong position in the teenage fiction market, and are also noted for a successful picture book list as well. A handpicked list of the best indie presses that can make your publishing dreams. They focus on publishing original, beautifully illustrated childrens books.
Flying eye nobrow press is a respected publisher of graphic novels and flying eye is their childrens book imprint. Mb publishing was founded over 5 years ago by margie blumberg as more or less a selfpublishing operation. We want these books to offer solid learning content for the education market and strong popular appeal for the national and international bookstore trade. These scrappy publishers have also brought us some hypedup, moviemaking, new york times bestselling hits over the years. Remember pride and prejudice and zombies, the cheeky regency romance meets bmovie horror mashup that turned into lily james flick. Top 35 childrens book publishers in 2020 rafal reyzer.
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