Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025

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 quality—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.