128 children’s book publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in June 2025
Congratulations on writing your children’s book! All of the publishers listed here are currently accepting manuscripts without a literary agent, and I’ve done my best to weed out any dodgy or vanity publishers.
Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your novel is in top shape before you send it to a publisher for consideration. I offer a variety of services to suit all budgets, from writers looking for the standard developmental editing experience to those seeking high-level feedback with a quick turnaround time.Good luck with your manuscript submissions.
Lantana
Lantana believes that all children deserve to see themselves in books they read.
Genre: Picture books and middle grade fiction.
Word count: Over 4,000 words.Child's Play
Child's Play is an independent publisher who publishes books on child development that bring out the best in children.
Genre: Children's books.
Word count: Not stated.Cardinal Rule Press
Cardinal rule Press publishes picture books that empower children through meaningful stories for readers.
Genre: Realistic fiction picture books for ages 4 to 11. They define realistic fiction as stories that could happen in our world and society.
Word count: Up to 1,000 words.DCB
DCB is an imprint of Cormorant Books which publishes fiction and nonfiction for middle-grade and young adult readers. Please note that they only publish Canadian authors.
Genre: Picture books, middle grade and young adult (fiction and nonfiction).
Word count: Not stated.Heyday Books
Heyday is an independent, nonprofit publisher based in California. They were founded in 1974 and promote civic engagement and social justice.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of African American studies, architecture, art, photography, Asian and Asian American studies, the Indigenous peoples of California, history, literature, poetry, memoir, nature, politics and social justice. They also publish children's books.
Word count: Not stated.The Creative Company
The Creative Company publishes nonfictions children's books.
Genre: Children's nonfiction in the areas of science, zoology, biography, history, English language arts, fine arts and sports.
Word count: 3,000 to 5,000 words for a higher-elementary audience and around 300 words for grades 1 and 2.Tradewind Books
Tradewind Books has been in operation for over 20 years and publishes prize-winning picture books, novels and poetry for children.
Genre: Picture books and middle grade fiction. They also accept young adult fiction, but only from Canadian authors.
Word count: Not stated.Heritage House
Heritage House publishes 20 to 30 books each year from Canadian authors who write about topics relevant to Western Canada.
Genre: Nonfiction and children's books.
Word count: Not stated.Text Publishing
Text Publishing is an independent Melbourne-based publisher of fiction and nonfiction. They accept submissions from citizens or residents of Australia and New Zealand.
Genre: Genre fiction, including crime, thriller, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, historical, romance, LGBTQIA+, young adult, and middle grade. For nonfiction, they accept biography, memoir, essays, film, history, humour, philosophy, politics, religion, science, environment, relationships, society, culture, sport, travel and war.
Word count: 10,000-120,000 words.Christian Focus Publications
Christian Focus Publications is a conservative, evangelical publisher.
Genre: Christian nonfiction and children's books.
Word count: Not stated.Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is always looking for books that are thoughtful, unusual, and captivating.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Spinner Publications
Spinner Publications publishes the history and culture of southeastern New England.
Genre: Fiction, children's books, poetry and nonfiction in the subgenres of historical narratives, memoirs, photography, art, oral history, biography, poetry, cookbooks that focus on southeastern New England.
Word count: Not stated.Beach House Publishing
Beach House Publishing publishes books that celebrate and share Hawai‘i's unique culture, history, ethnic landscape and geography.
Genre: Children's book manuscripts about Hawai‘i.
Word count: Not stated.Schiffer Publishing
Schiffer Publishing was founded in 1974 in Pennsylvania.
Genre: Nonfiction and children's books.
Word count: Not stated.Albert Whitman & Company
Albert Whitman & Company was founded over a century ago with the goal of making good books that kids want to read.
Genre: Children's picture books (fiction and nonfiction), middle grade fiction and young adult fiction.
Word count: Up to 70,000 words.Fox Chapel Publishing
Fox Chapel Publishing specializes in sharing knowledge, projects and inspiration with their readers. Their books are sold in bookstores, craft specialty stores, art supply stores and more.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of creative how-to, including wood carving, woodworking, scroll saw, home and gardening, outdoor and general lifestyle, general crafting, knitting, crochet, fiber arts, sewing, quilting, beading, jewelry making, metalwork, coloring, lettering, painting, pet care, cooking, children’s books, and journaling.
Word count: Not stated.Penguin Random House New Zealand
Penguin Random House New Zealand celebrates writers, stories and ideas that entertain and inspire.
Genre: Adult fiction and nonfiction. Children's submissions are closed until 2025.
Word count: Around 80,000 words (guideline).Abbeville Press
Abbeville Press was founded in 1977 and is an independent publisher of fine art and illustrated books.
Genre: Adult and children's nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Backroom Press
Backroom Press is an Australian publisher who publishes books with themes about the Kimberley (Western Australia) by authors who have lived in the region.
Genre: Children's books, adult Fiction and nonfiction which involves the Kimberley.
Word count: Not stated.Ventura Press
Ventura Press is a Sydney-based independent publisher established in 2002.
Genre: Literary fiction, upmarket fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 40,000-120,000 words.Sleeping Bear Press
Sleeping Bear Press was launched in 1998 as a children's book publisher. Their mission is to provide books that engage, entertain, and educate.
Genre: Children's books.
Word count: Not stated.August House
August House has been around for over thirty years and publishes highly acclaimed picture books, story collections and resource books.
Genre: Picture books, story collections and resource books for storytelling.
Word count: Not stated.Harbour Publishing
Harbour Publishing publishes books on topics concerning the Pacific Northwest of Canada.
Genre: Children's books, young adult, middle grade, literary fiction and upmarket fiction. For nonfiction, they consider cookbooks, food & drink, aviation, art, photography, architecture, memoir, biography, history, geology, literary criticism, maritime, politics, social issues ad the great outdoors. Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.UNSW Press Limited
UNSW Press Limited is a not-for-profit Australian company that started operating in 1962. Its mission is to contribute to intellectual and cultural development.
Genre: General, scholarly, and literary nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bess Press Inc.
Bess Press Inc. is a family owned publishing house in Kaimukī, Hawai‘i.
Genre: Children's books, middle grade and young adult fiction. They also accept adult fiction and nonfiction related to the people, cultures, histories, and/or languages of Hawaiʻi and Oceania.
Word count: Not stated.Beatnik
Beatnik is an independent publishing company who has been in existence for over 15 years. They publish vibrant, meaningful books that tell the stories readers worldwide wish to read.
Genre: Poetry, children's books, literary fiction and nonfiction, including art, design, photography, food & wine and health & wellbeing.
Word count: Not stated.Familius
Familius is a mission-driven company that publishes books that reflect their 10 Habits of Happy Families.
Genre: Nonfiction for children and families.
Word count: Not stated.MB Publishing
MB Publishing publishes memorable stories filled with courage, history, humor, adventure, determination, friendship and love.
Genre: Picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction.
Word count: Not stated.BC Books
BC Books is an imprint of Birlinn and their motto is bold books for curious kids! They publish writing and illustrations of the highest quality for young readers throughout the UK and beyond. Their aim is to nurture young readers and help them discover a passion for reading that will last their entire lives.
Genre: Children's books and middle grade.
Word count: Not stated.Arsenal Pulp Press
Arsenal Pulp Press is a small Vancouver-based publisher.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction, including political, sociology, cultural, regional British Columbia, youth culture, young adult literature, craft books and books for children that emphasize diversity.
Word count: Not stated.Wakefield Press
Wakefield Press is a leading independent publishing company based in Adelaide.
Genre: Genre fiction, especially crime, literary fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.ACTA Publications
ACTA Publications opened their doors in 1957 as a publisher of books and resources for religious education and spiritual development. Now they publish a variety of books in sports, social justice, caregiving and more.
Genre: Children's fiction, poetry, fiction and nonfiction, including sports, social justice, caregiving, grief, gift, cookbooks, humor, religious, biography, crafts and parenting.
Word count: Not stated.Breakwater Books
Breakwater Books was established in 1973 to highlight the vibrant literary culture in Newfoundland and Labrador. Today, they welcome books from authors across Canada.
Genre: Children's books, poetry, literary fiction, crime, suspense, and nonfiction, including art, photography and cookbooks.
Word count: Not stated.Our Street Books (Collective Ink)
Our Street Books is the children's imprint of Collective Ink.
Genre: Children's fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Bayeux Arts
Bayeux Arts entered the publishing world in 1994. They are committed to producing books of beauty that build bridges across cultures.
Genre: Children's books, middle grade and young adult fiction. For adult fiction, they accept literary, upmarket, western and mystery. For nonfiction, they accept biography, history, art, architecture, theatre, social science, nature, environment, inspirational, health and management.
Word count: Not stated.Fox and Hound Books
Fox and Hound Books is an imprint of Beacon Publishing Group. They specialize in the distribution of children's books ranging from infant to preteen.
Genre: Picture books and middle grade.
Word count: Not stated.Pan Macmillan Australia
Pan Macmillan Australia is committed to investing in Australian authors and publishes a variety of bestselling books.
Genre: Middle grade, young adult, commercial and literary fiction. For nonfiction, they're interested in narrative nonfiction, contemporary issues, memoir, history, true crime, lifestyle, health, and mind, body & spirit.
Word count: Not stated.Kids Can Press
Kids Can Press is a Canadian-owned children's book publisher established in 1973.
Genre: Picture books, middle grade fiction and children's nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Second Story Press
Second Story Press is a feminist publisher who focuses on publishing Canadian authors.
Genre: Literary fiction, mystery and nonfiction looking at the lives of girls and women, social justice and children's empowerments from Canadian authors.
Word count: Not stated.Holiday House
Holiday House is a publisher of children's books, specializing in quality hardcovers.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.
Word count: Not stated.UQP
UQP is the wholly owned subsidiary of The University of Queensland. They produce culturally significant works across genres such as fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Genre: Nonfiction, literary fiction, children's and young adult books, and poetry.
Word count: Not stated.Ambassador International
Ambassador International is a publisher with a Christian worldview.
Genre: Children's books and nonfiction, including Christian,cookbooks, fashion, business, finance, history, regional, biography, grief and memoir.
Word count: Not stated.UpLit Press
UpLit Press publishes books with a positive message. They do not accept anything that glorifies violence.
Genre: Genre fiction, including young adult, fantasy, science fiction, romance, general and middle grade. They also accept picture books with illustrations and memoir.
Word count: Not stated.UWA Publishing
UWA Publishing is a division of The University of Western Australia that shares stories, research, and education with the world.
Genre: Scholarly works, nonfiction, adult fiction, and children's books. Please note they do not accept genre fiction and only accept adult fiction in July and young adult/children's books in August.
Word count: Not stated.Red Wheel / Weiser
Red Wheel / Weiser's goal is to publish "books to live by."
Genre: Nonfiction and children's books.
Word count: Not stated.Polar Bear and Co.
Polar Bear and Co. publishes books that fit into the following four themes: Inspiration, Place, History, and Imagination
Genre: Literary fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Flanker Press
Flanker Press publishes general trade books with strong Newfoundland and Labrador content.
Genre: Literary fiction, children's books, middle grade, young adult, upmarket fiction, mystery fiction, historical fiction and nonfiction with strong Newfoundland and Labrador content. For nonfiction, they accept biography, autobiography, cooking, crafts & hobbies, gardening, general, history, humour, nature, politics, reference, religion & spirituality, sea stories, thriller, true crime and wartime history.
Word count: Not stated.Gefen Publishing
Gefen Publishing is a Jerusalem-based publisher which uses Gefen Books as its United States distribution partner.
Genre: Children's books, literary fiction and nonfiction (including learning Hebrew, cookbooks, history, antisemitism, Arabic language, gifts, Holocaust, and art and photography) about Judaism.
Word count: Not stated.Islandport Press
Islandport Press publishes stories rooted in the essence and sensibilities of New England.
Genre: Genre fiction including adult, young adult, mystery, thriller and essay. They also consider picture books. For nonfiction, they accept history, humour, nature, outdoors, photography and gift books.
Word count: Not stated.PM Press
PM Press is an independent, radical publisher of critically necessary books.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction, including art, social justice, education, parenting, economics, gender, sexuality, history, politics, music, theory and philosophy.
Word count: Not stated.Tundra Book Group
Tundra Book Group is Canada's oldest English children's book publisher. They are currently only accepting manuscripts from underrepresented communities.
Genre: Middle grade, young adult fiction, young adult nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Feldheim
Feldheim publishes quality literature that is true to Torah values.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction that centre around Torah values, such as Jewish life, prayer, children's books, history, Hebrew studies, reference and gift.
Word count: Not stated.Boulder Books
Boulder Books is an innovative Atlantic Canadian book publishing company, dedicated to high-quality works that explore unrepresented parts of Canadian culture.
Genre: Children's books and nonfiction, including biography, cookbooks, field guides, gardening, gift, hiking, history, hobbies & crafts, maternal health, medicine, nature, photography, saltwater, trivia and vaccines.
Word count: Not stated.Black Rose Writing
Black Rose Writing is a Texas-based publisher who strongly believes in developing a personal relationship with their authors. Please note that Writer Beware wrote an article about Black Rose Writing. Please do your research before submitting.
Genre: Fiction, including action, fantasy, historical, horror, humor, inspirational, LGBT, literary, mystery, suspense, paranormal, romance, science fiction, thriller, women's fiction. They accept children's books, middle grade and young adult books as well. For nonfiction, they accept biography, memoir, business, history, humor, inspirational, spiritual, military, self-help, sports and true crime.
Word count: Not stated.Affirm Press
Affirm Press is an independent Melbourne-based publisher dedicated to publishing Australian stories and ideas. Please note they only accept submissions from Australian authors or authors based in Australia.
Please note they accept manuscripts for their kids publishing program on Monday 2 December and Monday 2 June. You'll find these on my publishing lists the month before as well so you don't miss the deadline!
Genre: Literary and genre fiction as well as nonfiction that is engaging and entertaining.
Word count: Novel-length work.Plumleaf Press
Plumleaf Press was created in 2015 as a passion project to create "books to linger over".
Genre: Children's books, literary fiction and nonfiction. They are particularly looking for books aimed at women and children.
Word count: Not stated.Acorn Press
Acorn Press is proud to publish books about Prince Edward Island, by Prince Edward Islanders.
Genre: Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, middle grade and children's picture books written by Prince Edward Islanders.
Word count: Not stated.BookLife Publishing
BookLife Publishing is a UK-based educational children’s book publisher wish over 3,000 titles published over the past decade.
Genre: Picture books and middle grade (both fiction and nonfiction).
Word count: Not stated.Kegedonce Press
Kegedonce Press is an Indigenous publishing company from Neyaashiinigmiing and Owen Sound, Ontario.
Genre: Children's books, fiction and creative nonfiction from Indigenous authors in Canada.
Word count: Not stated.Annick Press
Annick Press is a proudly independent children's publisher in Toronto, Canada. They aim to empower readers, open minds, and create a lifelong love of reading.
Genre: Picture books, chapter books, middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: 50,000 to 70,000 words for young adult.Yeehoo Press
Yeehoo Press publishes fun and socially responsible children's books for audiences around the world.
Genre: Children's books.
Word count: Not stated.Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing is the children's division of Hardie Grant. They are the home of innovative and inclusive stories from tots to teens. They accept submissions from citizens or residents of Australia and/or New Zealand.
Genre: Picture books and graphic novels from author-illustrators.
Word count: Not stated.Acair
Acair was founded in 1977 and is a registered Scottish charity that publishes Scottish Gaelic children's books and a range of titles in Scottish Gaelic and English.
Genre: Poetry, fiction, children's books and nonfiction. Many of their titles relate to Scotland, history, nature and social issues.
Word count: Not stated.Andrew McMeel Publishing
Andrew McMeel Publishing is a leading publisher of poetry, inspiration, humor, and children’s books and licensed, popular calendars. They publish 150 books and 200 calendars annually.
Genre: Poetry and nonfiction, including inspirational, gift, children's, humor and more.
Word count: Not stated.Capstone Publishing
Capstone is an independent, family owned children's publisher who creates educational content for children from preschool to middle school.
Genre: Educational content for children.
Word count: Not stated.CSIRO Publishing
CSIRO Publishing is an nonprofit business unit within the Australian CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation).
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of animals, marine & freshwater, built environment, natural environment, food & agriculture, physical science, gardening & horticulture, plants & fungi, science in society and children's nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.FalconGuides
FalconGuides is an imprint of Globe Pequot and publishes books that cover outdoor activities.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of outdoor activities for adults and children.
Word count: Not stated.Bala Kids
Bala Kids is the children's book imprint of Shambhala Publications. They are dedicated to encouraging the values of wisdom and compassion for children of all ages with books on Buddhism, meditation, yoga, mindfulness, and more.
Genre: Children's books for ages 0 to 8 in the categories of Buddhism, mindfulness, meditation and yoga.
Word count: Not stated.becker&mayer! kids
becker&mayer! kids publishes titles that portray varying cultures, races and abilities.
Genre: Craft kits and humorous, topical, and culturally significant content for children.
Word count: Not stated.Behrman House
Behrman House publishes resources for Jewish adults and children to help them learn about topics of a Jewish nature.
Genre: Nonfiction Jewish education materials and books for school aged children and adults. These can be formal or informal educational settings, and can be on any topic of a Jewish nature.
Word count: Not stated.Clavis Publishing
Clavis Publishing puts children at the heart of everything they do. They believe that tomorrow's world will reflect the dreams of today's children and their mission is to make their lives as colorful and beautiful as possible.
Genre: Children's books including toddler, picture, nonfiction, sound and key colors books.
Word count: Not stated.Directed Media Inc.
Directed Media Inc. is a Washington based educational publisher with a reputation of providing superior quality products to help students and classroom teachers in the Pacific Northwest.
Genre: Nonfiction in the area of education.
Word count: Not stated.Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Eerdman Books for Young Readers the children's imprint of WM. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. They are rooted in the historic Christian tradition and open to emerging dialogue between denominations and with other faiths.
Genre: Board books, picture books, novels and nonfiction, especially in the areas of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality, disability and neurodiversity, and age and community.
Word count: Not stated.Enslow Publishing
Enslow Publishing's mission is to publish high-quality educational nonfiction books for children and young adults. Their aim is for children to be able to access these materials in schools and public libraries.
Genre: Nonfiction for children and young adults.
Word count: Not stated.Farcountry Press
Farcountry Press publishes over 50 books each year, including photography books, fun educational books for children, adventure guidebooks and thought-provoking history titles.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of photography, popular history, children's educational and guidebooks.
Word count: Not stated.Flashlight Press
Flashlight Press publishes picture books that explore and illuminate the touching and humorous moments
of family situations and social interactions.
Genre: Picture books.
Word count: Not stated.Fremantle Press
Fremantle Press is an independent book publisher whose mission is to give a voice to Western Australian writers .Fremantle Press publishers unsolicited manuscripts from authors of Western Australian origin or whose main place of residence is Western Australia.
Genre: Nonfiction, literary fiction, genre fiction (including crime, mystery and historical), upmarket fiction,poetry, children's books, young adult books and narrative nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.G Editions LLC
G Editions LLC was founded by publishing veteran Marta Hallett and stands at the intersection of art, creativity and the world of illustrated publishing. Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of fine art, pop culture, fashion, photography architecture, design, cooking,gardening, children's interests and lifestyle.
Word count: Not stated.Muddy Boots Books
Muddy Boots Books is an imprint of Globe Pequot and focuses on the outdoors for babies to preteens.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the outdoors for children to preteens.
Word count: Not stated.National Library of Australia Publishing
As their name applies, the National Library of Australia Publishing is the publishing arm of Australia's national library! They love creative books that tell stories by and about Australians.
Genre: Adult nonfiction, illustrated children's nonfiction and picture books in the areas of art, photography, the environment and literature.
Word count: Not stated.Gibbs Smith
Gibbs Smith is an employee-owned independent publisher whose mission is to impact the communities it serves.
Genre: Nonfiction and children's books.
Word count: Not stated.Gingko Press
Gingko Press was founded in 1985 in Germany but moved to California in 1991. They are always on the lookout for shifts in our social order via new media.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of graphic design, popular culture, street art, graffiti, architecture, children's interests, art, photography and literature.
Word count: Not stated.Barnacle Editions
Barnacle Editions publishes publishes books for children and younger teens that weave in historical elements, social themes, environmental topics and cultural diversity.
Genre: Children's books for ages 6 to 14.
Word count: Not stated.North Country Books
North Country Books is an imprint of Globe Pequot that publishes books about the Adirondacks and Upstate New York.
Genre: Nonfiction relating to the Adirondacks and Upstate New York histories, folklore, biographies, children's books, photography books, and mysteries.
Word count: Not stated.Chatwin Books
Chatwin Books is a Seattle-based publisher who specializes in bringing ideas to life.
Genre: Nonfiction, children's fiction and literary fiction.
Word count: Not stated.Hachai Publishing
Hachai Publishing publishes books for children ages 2 to 6 that focus on the traditional Jewish experience, traditional Jewish observances such as holidays, and positive character traits such as honesty or charity. They are also interested in publishing historical fiction adventure novels that highlight devotion to the Jewish faith and relevance of Torah.
Genre: Children's books relating to the Jewish experience.
Word count: Not stated.Down East Trade
Down East Trade publishes regional books local to Maine or writen by Maine authors.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of antiques, art, architecture, biography, body, mind, spirit, business, cooking, craft, hobbies, design, family games, gardening, health, fitness history, nature, humor, photography, pets, reference, sciences sports, travel and true crime. They also accept fiction, children's books and middle grade.
Word count: Not stated.Pineapple Press
Pineapple Press is an imprint of Globe Pequot and publishes books that educate and entertain while making the real Florida accessible to readers nationwide.
Genre: Nonfiction that features Florida in the areas of gardening, nature, art, folklore, history, travel. They also accept and children’s books and fiction
Word count: Not stated.Interlink Publishing
Interlink Publishing is a Palestinian-owned and Massachusetts-based independent publishing house. They offer global perspective to readers by publishing works of history, activism, politics, art, cultural guides, cookbooks and illustrated children's books from around the world.
Genre: Children's books and nonfiction in the areas of history, activism, politics, art, cultural guides and cookbooks.
Word count: Not stated.Design Eye
Design Eye is an imprint of Quarto that publishes books to help children understand what's under the surface of our world.
Genre: Children's nonfiction in the areas of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and pop culture.
Word count: Not stated.Kelsay Books
Kelsay Books was was founded by Karen Kelsay in 2012. Their mission is to transform poetry manuscripts into works of art.
Genre: Poetry, including chapbooks, full-length collections, rhyming poetry for children and collections of formal poetry.
Word count: 30 to 100 pages.Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Frances Lincoln Children's Books publishes high-quality picture books, poetry and nonfiction that celebrates the richness and diversity of the world.
Genre: Children's nonfiction in art and the outdoors.
Word count: Not stated.Little Bigfoot
Little Bigfoot is the children's imprint of Sasquatch Books and draws inspiration from the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest.
Genre: Children's books.
Word count: Not stated.Five Mile
Five Mile is a boutique children's publishing house that specializes in creating books that spark joy, imagination and learning across a large range of formats.
Genre: Picture books, board books, activity books, middle grade and children's nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Ford Street Publishing
Ford Street is an independent Australian publisher of books for children and young adults. They publish 15 titles a year and have a strong presence in schools and bookshops around Australia.
Genre: Middle grade and young adult fiction.
Word count: Around 50,000 words for young adult novels.Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society Press is a publisher of the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
Genre: Nonfiction, including general nonfiction, cookbooks and children's picture books relating to the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. They are especially looking for titles in the following topics: Native American history and culture, political and military history, natural history and the environment, cultural and social history, arts, culture, & sports, memoir and literary nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Happy Yak
Happy Yak publishes fun and funny books to make children smile, giggle and laugh.
Genre: Preschool novelty and board books, picture books and children's nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Ivy Kids
Ivy Kids publishes eco-conscious books about nature and the environment.
Genre: Children's nonfiction in the areas of nature and the environment.
Word count: Not stated.Bradan Press
Bradan Press publishes books about or related to Gaelic and Celtic languages and cultures.
Genre: Children's books and nonfiction in English or Gaelic.
Word count: Not stated.Pomegranate
Pomegranate has been in operation for over 50 years and believes in the power of art and information to positively impact the world.
Genre: Nonfiction, including gift, children's, design & architecture, and fine art.
Word count: Not stated.Nobrow
Nobrow is a small London-based publisher who opened its doors in 2008. They predominantly publish children's books.
Genre: Children's fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Prestel Publishing
Prestel Publishing was founded in 1924 and is one of the world's leading publishers in the fields of art, architecture, photography and design. They publish in all aspects of these genres from pop culture to fashion to children's fiction.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of art, architecture, photography and design. This includes related categories such as biographies, autobiographies, children's books and food and drink.
Word count: Not stated.Princeton Architectural Press
Princeton Architectural Press was founded in 1981 in Princeton, New Jersey. They strive to identify new trends and publish the first books on emerging talents.
Genre: Adult and children's nonfiction in the areas of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, graphic design, visual culture, nature, pop culture, photography, craft, and gardening.
Word count: Not stated.Magabala Books
Magabala Books is an Indigenous publishing house in Australia. Please note they only accept submissions from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers. They will consider collaborative works between Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors.
Genre: Children's picture books, memoir, literary fiction (including middle grade, young adult and adult), non fiction, social history and poetry that celebrate the diversity of First Nations voices.
Word count: Not stated.Redleaf Press
Redleaf Press publishes books to make information about best practices in the early childhood field accessible to people who work directly young children.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of early childhood.
Word count: Not stated.SVS Press
St Vladimir's Seminary Press is an active publisher of Orthodox Christian books in the English language. They permit free expression of ideas within the breadth of the Orthodox faith, tradition and history. They publish books about theology, history, ecclesiology, ecumenism, hagiography, iconography, spirituality, spiritual studies, biographies, philosophy and more.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of art, iconography, canon law, catechetical, church history and Christian education. They will only consider children's books that are accompanied by authors who have done their own art or are working together with an artist.
Word count: Not stated.Post Wave Children's Books
Post Wave Children's Books is a UK-based independent publishing house. Their mission is to make every child around the globe a reader.
Genre: Board books, picture books, activity and nonfiction for children.
Word count: 64 to 96 pages for nonfiction, under 1,000 words for picture books and under 200 words for board books.Salmonberry
Salmonberry publishes books and educational resources for Indigenous communities with a focus on ecological health and wellbeing.
Genre: Nonfiction. They only accept submissions by Indigenous authors.
Word count: Not stated.New Frontier Publishing
New Frontier is an Australian publisher established in 2002. Their motto is to inspire, educate and uplift children.
Genre: Picture books and junior fiction.
Word count: Under 600 words for picture books and 5,000 to 55,000 words for junior fiction.Pelican Publishing
Pelican Publishing releases an average of 30 titles a year, related to identifiable regions around the United States.
Genre: Children's, middle grade, young adult and adult nonfiction.
Word count: 40,000 to 100,000 for adult nonfiction. Maximum of 25,000 words for young adult and middle grade. Children's books can be up to 1,100 words.Storey Publishing
Storey Press publishes practical information that encourages personal independence in harmony with the environment.
Genre: Children's nonfiction and adult nonfiction in the areas of gardening, home reference, crafts, cooking, beer/wine, natura, raising animals, horses, building, farming, homesteading and the mind, body and spirit.
Word count: Not stated.Ryland Peters & Small
Ryland Peters & Small is an independent, illustrated publisher who creates beautifully produced books.
Genre: Children's books and nonfiction in the areas of interior design, food/drink, craft, mindfulness/spirituality, health, humor and pop culture.
Word count: Not stated.Thames & Hudson Australia
Thames & Hudson Australia publishes Australian content in the areas of art (fine or decorative), history (Australian, natural or cultural), architecture, science, design, fashion, gardens, photography and popular culture.
Genre: Narrative nonfiction, children's nonfiction, illustrated books, picture books and board books that focuses on one of their Australian-focused areas.
Word count: Not stated.Thames & Hudson
Thames & Hudson was founded in 1949 and is passionate about creating a 'museum without walls' and to making the world of art and research accessible to the reading public.
Genre: Children's nonfiction and adult nonfiction in the areas of art, architecture, photography, design, fashion, popular culture, history and archaeology.
Word count: Not stated.Eye of the Newt Press
Eye of the New is a Canadian publisher of curiosities beautiful and fantastical.
Genre: Children's fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.
MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. currently produces 10-12 books a year.
Genre: Nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.The O'Brien Press
The O'Brien Press is a leading general publisher of adult and children's books in Ireland. They publish a range of books and are always looking to explore new and exciting areas.
Genre: Children's fiction, children's nonfiction and adult nonfiction. They are more likely to publish authors based in Ireland but are open to submissions from authors all around the world.
Word count: Not stated.Formac
Formac publishes a variety of genres, especially nonfiction related to Mi'kma'ki, children's fiction and other nonfiction.
Genre: Children's books, middle grade, young adult and adult nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.Tilbury House Publishers
Tilbury House publishes diverse children's books with messages of social justice, mindfulness, the power of imagination, lessons of history and more.
Genre: Children's books including board books, beginning readers, picture books and middle grade titles.
Word count: Not stated.Ulysses Press
Ulysses Press publishes books that seek to move along the cultural cutting edge. They do this by publishing books at the forefront of emerging trends and finding unique angles on established topics unexplored by other publishers.
Genre: Genre fiction and nonfiction that stands out and fills demonstrated niches in the trade book market. For nonfiction they accept humor, true crime, pop culture, cooking, health & fitness, self help, education, DIY, gifts and tarot & magic.
Word count: Not stated.The Good Book
The Good Book Company is a evangelical Christian publisher that publishes bible-centred resources to promote, encourage and equip young people to serve their Christian faith and Jesus.
Genre: Nonfiction resources for evangelism, bible study, training, Christian living and children's work.
Word count: Not stated.TCU Press
TCU Press publishes the history, culture and literature of Texas and the American West. They are the university press of Texas Christian University.
Genre: Children's books, genre fiction, literary fiction and nonfiction. They publish a wide variety of genres from history, nature, art, biography, photography, humor, young adult, cooking, religion, science, education, law and more. I suggest you look at their website to see the full list as I can't possibly list them all here!
Word count: Not stated.Walter Foster Jr.
Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative books for children.
Genre: Children's nonfiction in the areas of art, "edutainment", history, craft, nature and preschool concepts.
Word count: Not stated.Vulpine Press
Vulpine Press established in 2017 with the aim of publishing commercial, innovative and stylish fiction.
Genre: Commercial fiction. This includes genres such as horror, biography, children's books, young adult, crime, thriller, culture, drama, adventure, literary, humor, romance, science fiction and fantasy.
Word count: Not stated.word & pictures
words & pictures is an imprint of Quarto that publishes innovative and entertaining fiction and nonfiction books for children.
Genre: Children's fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.World Scientific
World Scientific was established in 1981 and publishes over 600 new titles a year. They are the largest international scientific publisher in the Asia-Pacific region.
Genre: Nonfiction in the areas of the humanities, social sciences, business, management, science, children's books, computer science, economics, finance, education, engineering, math and medicine.
Word count: Not stated.Greystone Books
Greystone Books is an independent publisher of books about nature, science, health and social issues.
Genre: Children's books and nonfiction relating to the environment, nature, travel, adventure, health and current issues.
Word count: Not stated.Young Dragons
Young Dragons is a traditional publisher who considers their authors as partners in a publishing relationship. They encourage their authors to maintain an online presence, through an author webpage and social media account, to help share their novels with their readers. They public creative, socially conscious, educational and humorous fiction and nonfiction for children of all ages.
Genre: Picture and board books, middle grade fiction, nonfiction and biographies for children.
Word count: Not stated.
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