In terms of nonfiction, hes interested in cookbooks, pop culture, humor, middle grade, essay collections, and blog to book ideas. If you havent been discouraged, please email full picture book manuscripts or a query letter with sample chapters for middle grade or young adult novels to acquisitions editor submissions at tanglewoodbooks dot com. This is significantly higher than for picture book authors, where only about 50% of debuts were published with the help of an agent. Founded in 1991, we have always been familyowned and independent, which means we publish what we. List of popular school book publishers the classroom. Great agents looking for childrens books now find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions bibi lewis of the ethan ellenberg literary agency. Find new releases, classic novels, bestsellers, and awardwinners for kids between the ages of 8 and 12.
Theres also been an increase in ya and middle grade nonfictionnot school texts, but books for fun. As an imprint of regal house publishing, fitzroy books offers an appealing alternative for childrens, middle grade, young adult, and new adult authors. Familius familius is a newer publisher, established in the last few years, but the head editor is established and has a good track record of working at other publishing companies. For a book described as middle grade, publishers, librarians, booksellers, and teachers widely embrace the basic definition. Peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher. Mighty media press publishes childrens books, mostly picture books but also those aimed at middle grade readers. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books.
By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. We are also one of the few minorityowned publishing companies in the united states. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our. Browse our latest titles in the childrens middle grade historical books category to discover your next read from. The most exciting middle grade books of 2019 brightly. Maverick publishing submission guidelines scroll down to picture book submissions uk publisher of childrens books picture books through middle grade. They are based out of atlanta, georgia, and they specialize in publishing childrens books, young adult books, self help titles for parents and educators, and guides to the american south. Sky pony press is the childrens book imprint of skyhorse publishing. April 2nd, 2020animals, childrens books, humor, informational picture book, middle grade, middle grades, middle readers, nature, new book wednesday. Childrens middle grade books books penguin random house. Query first for nonfiction as nonfiction projects must spark our interest and be geared for grades three or up.
Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writers digest. It does not focus on promoting a catalog or trying to recruit new authors, in fact it took me a little bit to figure out. Its also true that mg tradpub doesnt sell either the market is just really. Midnightsun publishing submission guidelines australian publisher that accepts all genres depending on work. Tck publishing is a fullservice independent publisher, and we love publishing books for younger audiences. When a manuscript is really ready if youre not sure whether your manuscript is really ready for publishing professionals, this is. Will oven mitts really convince a bookseller to put your book on their exciting new books table. Prek to sixth grade houghton mifflin harcourt school division 9205 southpark center loop orlando, fl 32819. Prepared to take risk on unusual topics and on new and unknown writers. We accept only electronic submissions, which will be forwarded to our acquisition editors for careful consideration. We will notify you within three to four weeks if additional chapters are required. They publish a large variety of nontraditionally formatted books for children, including board books that fold out, flash cards, and sticker books.
But, if youre the parent of a wellread tween, you should definitely be looking forward to 2019 because there are some, quite frankly, amazing books coming out. Book and manuscript submissions we are acquiring middle grade, young adult and fiction for adults. Fitzroy books publishing mg and ya fiction publishing. Pagespring publishing is an independent book publisher specializing in highquality novels for adults and younger readers. That could mean historical fiction that reaches forward and squeezes the readers lungs with its relevance to the present. I want middle grade fiction that isnt rooted in one time. Mighty media press website is not like most book publishers. Were open to any genre and style, and were always looking for something new and different. Individual stories in a collection may have been published in journals. In middle grade kortney is desperately looking for adventure and survival stories, mysteries, science. Ravenswood offers authors dedication, perseverance, inspiration and professionalism. Best middle grade books, all the greys on greene street, laura tucker, dream within a dream, patricia maclachlan,the line tender, kate allen, look both ways. Adult, young adult ya and middle grade mg novels, novellas, and short story collections are accepted. Publish your young adult or middle grade book tck publishing is a fullservice independent publisher, and we love publishing books for younger audiences.
All books and authors are treated with the same respect and attention to detail, regardless of publishing history or name recognition. We love original concepts, fresh voices, and writing that knocks us off our feet. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writer. Young readers want to be afraid, but then they want the book to make them unafraid by the end. This includes picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade and young adult works. We are looking for strong writers who are excited about. Peachtree publishers is a southern, independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in. Most middle grade authors 68% write in more than one genre. Submission guidelines for unrepresented authors albert. The word middle is particularly apt in some publishers interpretations of the middle grade book. Here are 18 middle grade books that will be at the very top of our reading list in 2019. A tale told in ten blocks, jason reynolds, the lost girl, anne ursu, my jasper june,laurel snyde. Roy winklesteen book trailer the boring days and awesome nights of roy winklesteen has a new cover.
They publish picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and ya fiction and nonfiction. The market for middle grade selfpublishing childrens writers mg, picture books reprised from an epic comment i made below i often simply say indie mg doesnt sell and thats true. We believe that the best part of reading is discovering a book that speaks to you, a book for which you will postpone dinner, or sleep, or even calling your mother. Thank you for your interest in regal house publishing. Duopress duopress is a publisher of innovative nonfiction books and gift books. If you would like to learn more about him, please click or tap here. This website uses cookies to improve user experience. If you havent been discouraged, please email full picture book manuscripts or a query letter with sample chapters for middle grade or young adult novels to. Peachtree publishers is a well respected independent publisher with good distribution. Were seeing middle grade horror, which i think is one of the best things for these times. For advice on the submissions procedure, please visit our authors area which will guide you through the process of publishing with bloomsbury academic. Middle grade titles represented seven out of the 10 bestselling books in 2018 according to npd bookscan, which is good. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some. There are several publishing companies that publish middle grade fiction, including.
Houghton mifflin harcourt publishers own a number of publishing groups that publish books and software for classroom and educational use, including heinemann, harcourt school publishers, great source, the learning company, riverside and more. Browse our latest titles in the childrens middle grade books category to discover your next read from. Bloomsbury accepts submissions from academics in all subject areas in which we publish. Middle grade week marketing indie middle grade the. Penguin middle grade is a hub for middle grade books. You can view his detailed manuscript wish list here. Thinkbutton is a middle grade book publisher offering timeless, imaginative, and thoughtprovoking books for ages 8 to 12 years. We publish chapter books, middle grade novels and young adult novels. They do publish middle grade readers and books aimed at young adults. Or it could mean contemporary fiction built on a past that the modern characters glimpse over their shoulders.
Books that have been selfpublished will be considered unpublished if. Writing middle grade a look at the numbers hannah holt. Childrens middle grade historical books books penguin. They publish a large variety of nontraditionally formatted books for children, including board books. Fitzroy books publishes childrens books, middlegrade and youngadult fiction. For several years, he was also the director of the book publishing section of nyus summer publishing institute. Authortested middle grade marketing tips publishers weekly. Plus, middle grade readers, even with the proliferation of cheaperandcheaper ereaders, still read paper books.
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