{"id":2811,"date":"2025-09-09T12:39:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/?p=2811"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:41:08","slug":"how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Submit a Children&#8217;s Book Manuscript to a Publisher"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Step_1_Polish_Your_Childrens_Book_Manuscript\" >Step 1: Polish Your Children\u2019s Book Manuscript<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Editing_Checklist\" >Editing Checklist:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Step_2_Research_Childrens_Book_Publishers\" >Step 2: Research Children\u2019s Book Publishers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#The_Big_Five_Publishers_Agent_Required\" >The Big Five Publishers (Agent Required)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Mid-Size_and_Independent_Publishers_Sometimes_Accept_Unsolicited\" >Mid-Size and Independent Publishers (Sometimes Accept Unsolicited)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Small_Presses_That_Accept_Unagented_Submissions\" >Small Presses That Accept Unagented Submissions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Step_3_Follow_Submission_Guidelines_Carefully\" >Step 3: Follow Submission Guidelines Carefully<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Typical_Submission_Requirements\" >Typical Submission Requirements:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Step_4_Write_a_Query_Letter_for_Your_Childrens_Book_With_Example\" >Step 4: Write a Query Letter for Your Children\u2019s Book (With Example)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Structure_of_a_Query_Letter\" >Structure of a Query Letter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Sample_Query_Letter\" >Sample Query Letter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Step_5_Decide_Between_Literary_Agents_vs_Direct_Submission\" >Step 5: Decide Between Literary Agents vs. Direct Submission<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Why_Choose_a_Literary_Agent\" >Why Choose a Literary Agent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Why_Submit_Directly\" >Why Submit Directly?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Step_6_Submitting_Your_Manuscript\" >Step 6: Submitting Your Manuscript<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Submission_Package_Checklist\" >Submission Package Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Tracking_Submissions\" >Tracking Submissions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Step_7_Handling_Rejections\" >Step 7: Handling Rejections<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#How_to_Handle_Rejections\" >How to Handle Rejections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Step_8_Alternative_Publishing_Paths\" >Step 8: Alternative Publishing Paths<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Self-Publishing_Childrens_Books\" >Self-Publishing Children\u2019s Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Hybrid_Publishing\" >Hybrid Publishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Writing_Contests\" >Writing Contests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Step_9_Dos_and_Donts_of_Submitting_a_Childrens_Book\" >Step 9: Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Submitting a Children\u2019s Book<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#%E2%9C%85_Do\" >\u2705 Do:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#%E2%9D%8C_Dont\" >\u274c Don\u2019t:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Do_I_need_an_illustrator_to_submit_a_childrens_book\" >Do I need an illustrator to submit a children\u2019s book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Can_I_submit_to_multiple_publishers_at_the_same_time\" >Can I submit to multiple publishers at the same time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#How_long_should_a_childrens_book_manuscript_be\" >How long should a children\u2019s book manuscript be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_hear_back_from_a_publisher\" >How long does it take to hear back from a publisher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Should_I_copyright_my_book_before_submitting\" >Should I copyright my book before submitting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-a-childrens-book-manuscript-to-a-publisher\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"487\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"721\">So, you\u2019ve written a children\u2019s book \u2014 congratulations! \ud83c\udf89 That\u2019s an amazing accomplishment. But now comes the big question every aspiring author eventually faces: <strong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"719\">how do you submit a children\u2019s book manuscript to a publisher?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"970\">Whether you\u2019ve created a whimsical <strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"774\">picture book<\/strong>, an adventurous <strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"813\">middle grade novel<\/strong>, or a thought-provoking <strong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"864\">young adult (YA) story<\/strong>, understanding the publishing process is the key to transforming your manuscript into a published book.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1070\">Submitting isn\u2019t as simple as attaching a file and pressing \u201csend.\u201d You\u2019ll need to learn how to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1159\"><strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1115\">Polish your children\u2019s book manuscript<\/strong> until it\u2019s ready for professional review.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1255\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1201\">Research <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/canadian-childrens-book-publishers-accepting-submissions\/\">children\u2019s book publishers<\/a><\/strong> and understand who accepts unsolicited submissions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1316\"><strong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1289\">Write a strong query letter<\/strong> that captures attention.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1398\">Decide whether to submit directly to publishers or <strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1395\">query literary agents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1508\">Explore <strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1458\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/self-publishing-services\/\">self-publishing<\/a> and hybrid publishing options<\/strong> if traditional publishing isn\u2019t the right path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1679\">This detailed guide will walk you through every stage of the process with <strong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1628\">examples, tips, and real publisher names<\/strong> so you can approach submissions with confidence.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1737\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Polish_Your_Childrens_Book_Manuscript\"><\/span>Step 1: Polish Your Children\u2019s Book Manuscript<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1989\">Before sending your manuscript anywhere, it needs to be in <strong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1827\">final, polished condition<\/strong>. Unlike non-fiction proposals (where you can sometimes pitch an idea first), children\u2019s book publishers almost always expect a <strong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1978\">complete manuscript<\/strong> upfront.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2015\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editing_Checklist\"><\/span>Editing Checklist:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2131\"><strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2032\">Read aloud<\/strong> \u2013 Rhythm and flow matter in children\u2019s books. Reading aloud will help you catch clunky phrasing.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2306\"><strong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2154\">Check word count<\/strong> \u2013 Picture books usually range from <strong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2209\">500\u20131,000 words<\/strong>, middle grade books from <strong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2258\">20,000\u201350,000 words<\/strong>, and YA novels can go up to <strong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2303\">90,000 words<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2395\"><strong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2324\">Consistency<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure characters, tense, and voice stay consistent throughout.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2496\"><strong data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2410\">Feedback<\/strong> \u2013 Join a critique group or share your draft with educators, parents, or librarians.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2734\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2512\">Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re submitting a <strong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2552\">picture book<\/strong>, you do <strong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2568\">not<\/strong> need to provide illustrations unless you are a professional illustrator yourself. Publishers prefer to match manuscripts with illustrators from their own networks.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2789\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Research_Childrens_Book_Publishers\"><\/span>Step 2: Research Children\u2019s Book Publishers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"3008\">Not all publishers are the same. Some specialize in picture books, others in middle grade, and some only work through agents. Finding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/traditional-publishing-companies-accepting-unsolicited-manuscripts\/\"><strong data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2968\">right publisher for your manuscript<\/strong><\/a> increases your chances of acceptance.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3056\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Big_Five_Publishers_Agent_Required\"><\/span>The Big Five Publishers (Agent Required)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3081\">Penguin Random House<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3099\">HarperCollins<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3120\">Simon &amp; Schuster<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3144\">Hachette Book Group<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3158\">Macmillan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3282\">These major publishers typically <strong data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3234\">do not accept unsolicited manuscripts<\/strong>. To reach them, you\u2019ll need a literary agent.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3356\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-Size_and_Independent_Publishers_Sometimes_Accept_Unsolicited\"><\/span>Mid-Size and Independent Publishers (Sometimes Accept Unsolicited)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3397\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/scholastic-book-clubs-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-order\/\">Scholastic<\/a> (occasionally open calls)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3418\">Candlewick Press<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3436\">Charlesbridge<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3464\">Lerner Publishing Group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3519\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Small_Presses_That_Accept_Unagented_Submissions\"><\/span>Small Presses That Accept Unagented Submissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3629\">Many <strong data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3567\">independent children\u2019s book publishers<\/strong> accept manuscripts directly from authors. Examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3697\"><strong data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3660\">Albert Whitman &amp; Company<\/strong> \u2013 Known for <em data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3694\">The Boxcar Children<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3772\"><strong data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3724\">Peachtree Publishing<\/strong> \u2013 Focus on children\u2019s fiction and nonfiction.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3835\"><strong data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3803\">Tilbury House Publishers<\/strong> \u2013 Social and cultural themes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3910\"><strong data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3857\">Lee &amp; Low Books<\/strong> \u2013 Specialize in diverse and multicultural stories.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3985\"><strong data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3948\">Kane Miller (via Usborne Books)<\/strong> \u2013 International children\u2019s titles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4021\">\ud83d\udd0e <strong data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4019\">Where to find publishers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4086\">Directories like <em data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4083\">Children\u2019s Writers &amp; Illustrators Market<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4151\">SCBWI (Society of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/blog\/10-best-childrens-book-illustration-services\/\">Children\u2019s Book Writers and Illustrators<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4205\">Publisher websites\u2019 \u201cSubmission Guidelines\u201d page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4263\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Follow_Submission_Guidelines_Carefully\"><\/span>Step 3: Follow Submission Guidelines Carefully<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4381\">Every publisher has its own <strong data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4320\">submission requirements<\/strong>. Ignoring them is one of the fastest ways to get rejected.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4421\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Submission_Requirements\"><\/span>Typical Submission Requirements:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4477\"><strong data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4441\">Picture books<\/strong> \u2013 Query letter + full manuscript.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4550\"><strong data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4501\">Middle grade \/ YA<\/strong> \u2013 Query letter + first 10\u201320 pages + synopsis.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4623\"><strong data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4568\">File format<\/strong> \u2013 Word (.docx) or PDF, double-spaced, 12-point font.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4694\"><strong data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4647\">Submission method<\/strong> \u2013 Some use email, others use online portals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4846\">\ud83d\udccc Always read and follow the instructions on each publisher\u2019s website. If they say \u201csend only the first three chapters,\u201d don\u2019t send the whole book.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4853\" data-end=\"4926\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Write_a_Query_Letter_for_Your_Childrens_Book_With_Example\"><\/span>Step 4: Write a Query Letter for Your Children\u2019s Book (With Example)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4928\" data-end=\"5014\">Your <strong data-start=\"4933\" data-end=\"4949\">query letter<\/strong> is your first impression. Think of it as a professional pitch.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5016\" data-end=\"5049\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_of_a_Query_Letter\"><\/span>Structure of a Query Letter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5106\"><strong data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5065\">Greeting<\/strong> \u2013 Address the editor or agent by name.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5110\" data-end=\"5166\"><strong data-start=\"5110\" data-end=\"5118\">Hook<\/strong> \u2013 A short, intriguing pitch about your story.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5237\"><strong data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5181\">Summary<\/strong> \u2013 A brief overview of the book\u2019s plot and characters.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5241\" data-end=\"5293\"><strong data-start=\"5241\" data-end=\"5260\">Target audience<\/strong> \u2013 Specify age range and genre.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5297\" data-end=\"5358\"><strong data-start=\"5297\" data-end=\"5311\">Author bio<\/strong> \u2013 Include relevant background or experience.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5362\" data-end=\"5434\"><strong data-start=\"5362\" data-end=\"5373\">Closing<\/strong> \u2013 Thank them for their time and include your contact info.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"5436\" data-end=\"5461\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Query_Letter\"><\/span>Sample Query Letter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5463\" data-end=\"6175\">\n<p data-start=\"5465\" data-end=\"5488\">Dear [Editor\u2019s Name],<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5496\" data-end=\"5735\">I am excited to submit my 750-word picture book manuscript, <em data-start=\"5556\" data-end=\"5582\">The Midnight Library Cat<\/em>, written for readers ages 4\u20138. The story follows Luna, a curious cat who sneaks into the town library at night to help books find the perfect readers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5871\">Fans of <em data-start=\"5751\" data-end=\"5765\">Library Lion<\/em> and <em data-start=\"5770\" data-end=\"5796\">The Day the Crayons Quit<\/em> will enjoy this whimsical, heartwarming tale about the magic of reading.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5879\" data-end=\"6028\">As a former librarian, I have shared thousands of picture books with children and understand how pacing, rhythm, and voice capture young listeners.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6036\" data-end=\"6139\">Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be happy to send the full manuscript upon request.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6175\">Sincerely,<br data-start=\"6157\" data-end=\"6160\" \/>[Your Name]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"6182\" data-end=\"6247\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Decide_Between_Literary_Agents_vs_Direct_Submission\"><\/span>Step 5: Decide Between Literary Agents vs. Direct Submission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6249\" data-end=\"6349\">Should you query a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/finding-a-publishing-agent\/\"><strong>literary<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"6269\" data-end=\"6278\">agent<\/strong><\/a> or submit directly to a publisher? The answer depends on your goals.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6351\" data-end=\"6385\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_a_Literary_Agent\"><\/span>Why Choose a Literary Agent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6388\" data-end=\"6444\">Many major publishers only accept agented submissions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6447\" data-end=\"6492\">Agents know editors and can pitch directly.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6495\" data-end=\"6552\">They help negotiate contracts, advances, and royalties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6554\" data-end=\"6580\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Submit_Directly\"><\/span>Why Submit Directly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6583\" data-end=\"6635\">Smaller publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6638\" data-end=\"6680\">More direct control of your submissions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6683\" data-end=\"6739\">Good option for first-time authors testing the waters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6741\" data-end=\"6856\">\u2705 Strategy: <strong data-start=\"6753\" data-end=\"6764\">Do both<\/strong> \u2014 query agents while also sending to select publishers that accept unagented submissions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6863\" data-end=\"6902\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Submitting_Your_Manuscript\"><\/span>Step 6: Submitting Your Manuscript<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6904\" data-end=\"6979\">Once you\u2019ve polished your manuscript and query letter, it\u2019s time to send.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6981\" data-end=\"7015\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Submission_Package_Checklist\"><\/span>Submission Package Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7018\" data-end=\"7033\">Query letter.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7036\" data-end=\"7074\">Full manuscript (for picture books).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7077\" data-end=\"7110\">First 10\u201320 pages (for novels).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7113\" data-end=\"7139\">Synopsis (if requested).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7142\" data-end=\"7178\">Cover letter (sometimes required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"7180\" data-end=\"7206\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tracking_Submissions\"><\/span>Tracking Submissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7209\" data-end=\"7272\">Use a spreadsheet to track submissions, dates, and responses.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7275\" data-end=\"7349\">Note publishers\u2019 response times (some reply in weeks, others in months).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"7356\" data-end=\"7388\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Handling_Rejections\"><\/span>Step 7: Handling Rejections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7390\" data-end=\"7519\">Rejections are normal \u2014 even bestselling children\u2019s authors like J.K. Rowling and Dr. Seuss faced many before breaking through.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7521\" data-end=\"7551\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Handle_Rejections\"><\/span>How to Handle Rejections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7554\" data-end=\"7614\"><strong data-start=\"7554\" data-end=\"7573\">Form rejection:<\/strong> Don\u2019t be discouraged. Keep submitting.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7617\" data-end=\"7711\"><strong data-start=\"7617\" data-end=\"7644\">Personalized rejection:<\/strong> Take it as a positive sign \u2014 your manuscript was read carefully.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7714\" data-end=\"7777\"><strong data-start=\"7714\" data-end=\"7735\">Revise if needed:<\/strong> If feedback repeats, consider revising.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7779\" data-end=\"7834\">Persistence is the real secret to publishing success.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7841\" data-end=\"7882\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Alternative_Publishing_Paths\"><\/span>Step 8: Alternative Publishing Paths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7884\" data-end=\"7952\">If traditional publishing feels limiting, there are other options.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7954\" data-end=\"7992\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Publishing_Childrens_Books\"><\/span>Self-Publishing Children\u2019s Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7995\" data-end=\"8054\">Platforms: Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes &amp; Noble Press.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8057\" data-end=\"8105\">Pros: Full creative control, higher royalties.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8108\" data-end=\"8178\">Cons: You handle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxghostwriting.com\/book-editing-formatting-services\/\">editing<\/a>, illustration, marketing, and distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"8180\" data-end=\"8203\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hybrid_Publishing\"><\/span>Hybrid Publishing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"8206\" data-end=\"8254\">A mix between traditional and self-publishing.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8257\" data-end=\"8299\">Authors may share costs with publishers.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8302\" data-end=\"8346\">Research carefully \u2014 avoid vanity presses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"8348\" data-end=\"8370\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Writing_Contests\"><\/span>Writing Contests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8371\" data-end=\"8451\">Contests can provide visibility and sometimes publishing contracts. Check out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"8454\" data-end=\"8486\">SCBWI Work-in-Progress Awards.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8489\" data-end=\"8546\">Greenhouse Funny Prize (for humorous children\u2019s books).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8549\" data-end=\"8577\">Diverse Voices Book Prize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"8584\" data-end=\"8644\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_9_Dos_and_Donts_of_Submitting_a_Childrens_Book\"><\/span>Step 9: Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Submitting a Children\u2019s Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"8646\" data-end=\"8657\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Do\"><\/span>\u2705 Do:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"8660\" data-end=\"8699\">Follow submission guidelines exactly.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8702\" data-end=\"8742\">Keep your query letter under one page.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8745\" data-end=\"8783\">Proofread everything before sending.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8786\" data-end=\"8836\">Submit to multiple publishers unless prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"8838\" data-end=\"8852\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%8C_Dont\"><\/span>\u274c Don\u2019t:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"8855\" data-end=\"8905\">Send illustrations unless you\u2019re an illustrator.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8908\" data-end=\"8935\">Submit unfinished drafts.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8938\" data-end=\"8996\">Mass-email every publisher with the same generic letter.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8999\" data-end=\"9040\">Get discouraged after a few rejections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"9047\" data-end=\"9056\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"9058\" data-end=\"9117\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_an_illustrator_to_submit_a_childrens_book\"><\/span>Do I need an illustrator to submit a children\u2019s book?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9118\" data-end=\"9232\">No. Publishers prefer to select illustrators themselves. Only include art if you are a professional illustrator.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"9234\" data-end=\"9293\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_submit_to_multiple_publishers_at_the_same_time\"><\/span>Can I submit to multiple publishers at the same time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9294\" data-end=\"9362\">Yes, unless the publisher specifies \u201cno simultaneous submissions.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"9364\" data-end=\"9418\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_childrens_book_manuscript_be\"><\/span>How long should a children\u2019s book manuscript be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"9421\" data-end=\"9454\">Picture books: 500\u20131,000 words.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9457\" data-end=\"9493\">Middle grade: 20,000\u201350,000 words.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9496\" data-end=\"9522\">YA: 50,000\u201390,000 words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"9524\" data-end=\"9582\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_hear_back_from_a_publisher\"><\/span>How long does it take to hear back from a publisher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9583\" data-end=\"9680\">It can take anywhere from 1\u20136 months. Some publishers never respond unless they are interested.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"9682\" data-end=\"9733\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_copyright_my_book_before_submitting\"><\/span>Should I copyright my book before submitting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9734\" data-end=\"9880\">Your manuscript is automatically copyrighted when written, but registering it with the U.S. Copyright Office provides stronger legal protection.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"9887\" data-end=\"9902\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9904\" data-end=\"10191\">Submitting a children\u2019s book manuscript is an exciting \u2014 and sometimes nerve-wracking \u2014 journey. By <strong data-start=\"10004\" data-end=\"10135\">polishing your manuscript, researching the right publishers, writing a strong query letter, and following submission guidelines<\/strong>, you\u2019ll dramatically improve your chances of success.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10193\" data-end=\"10441\">Remember, even the most beloved children\u2019s authors were rejected many times before finding the right home for their stories. Whether you choose to query agents, submit directly to publishers, or self-publish, the important thing is to keep going.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10443\" data-end=\"10543\">Your story deserves to be told \u2014 and with persistence, it can reach the children who need it most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction So, you\u2019ve written a children\u2019s book \u2014 congratulations! \ud83c\udf89 That\u2019s an amazing accomplishment. 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