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Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025

by Bloomsbury Publishing

Book Details

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing
Published:2024-08-01
Pages:773
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9781399411813

Reading Info

About This Book

Foreword by Alice Oseman, creator of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books. 'This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!' Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate Celebrating its 21st edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders,

Our Review

This essential guide for aspiring children's authors and illustrators delivers exactly what the creative community needs: actionable industry knowledge and direct access to publishing opportunities. With thousands of current contacts for publishers, agents, and magazines alongside practical articles from established creators, it transforms the overwhelming process of breaking into children's publishing into a manageable journey. The foreword by Alice Oseman and endorsement from Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho immediately ground this resource in contemporary success, offering both inspiration and concrete pathways forward for those looking to navigate the competitive world of children's literature.

What makes this yearbook indispensable is its living, breathing qualityβ€”each annual edition reflects the evolving landscape of children's publishing, ensuring you're working with current submission guidelines and market realities. Whether you're drafting your first picture book manuscript, building an illustration portfolio, or seeking representation for a young adult novel, the curated advice from industry professionals provides the mentorship many creators lack. This isn't just reference material; it's a career accelerator that belongs on the desk of every serious writer and artist aiming to connect with young readers.

Themes

Language Arts & Disciplines

Subjects

Language Arts & Disciplines