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Since 1965, it is entirely dedicated to childrens books and became one of the largest publishing houses for childrens books in france. Book publishing in general has changed very significantly in the last few years. The society of children s book writers and illustrators was founded to help people navigate a career in children s books. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. If youve written a children s book, youre probably eager to get it published.
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Welcome to the home of bloomsbury childrens books, general interest publishers of quality childrens books for readers of all ages. In general, childrens publishers pick one age group that the book is for and publish it accordingly, and if there is crossover, that is all to the good. Childrens book packages from archway publishing self. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. There are 100s of childrens book publishers on the web, and you should know that many large publishing.
The canadian childrens book centre ccbc is a national, notforprofit organization. At penguin random house australia we have an adult publishing division, and another dedicated to childrens books. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. Our very first books starred wellknown collegiate and professional sports team mascotsits how we got our start and our name.
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