Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2024

For aspiring children's authors and illustrators navigating the complex publishing landscape, this comprehensive guide delivers exactly what the industry demands—practical advice from established professionals, current market insights, and essential contact information for publishers, agents, and magazines. The 2024 edition maintains its reputation as an indispensable toolkit, covering everything from picture books and middle grade fiction to young adult novels, nonfiction, poetry, and screenwriting for younger audiences. It addresses the full creative journey from initial concept development through submission strategies and financial considerations, making it equally valuable for newcomers and seasoned creators looking to refresh their approach.

What sets this resource apart is its direct access to industry voices—literary agents, commissioning editors, and successful authors share candid perspectives on what makes manuscripts stand out in today's competitive children's market. While packed with practical directories and submission guidelines, the most impactful sections may be the inspirational essays that demystify the emotional challenges of creative work alongside the business realities. Whether you're drafting your first picture book text or preparing a young adult novel series for submission, this yearbook provides the professional foundation and current industry intelligence to transform creative aspirations into published reality.