
PLEASE NOTE: These guidelines are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a solicitation of any manuscript, artwork, transparencies, or other material. For this reason, we are not able to track receipt of or answer queries about individual submissions. We receive more than 1,000 children's book submissions every month.
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Information about the rest of the series may be included in the cover letter. For manuscripts that are part of a series, please submit the first installment only.If you are submitting more than one at the same time, please include all of them in the same email. If you have multiple project proposals, please note that we will not accept more than three (3) submissions by the same author and/or illustrator during the same 6-month period.Projects for older children-such as chapter books or YA novels-should be submitted by query letter, synopsis, and three (3) sample chapters. Books for younger children may be submitted in their entirety without querying first.Because we currently only accept digital submissions, we are not responsible for any materials that are mailed to our physical location.If you do not receive one, your submission may not have arrived in our inbox. An automated reply email will serve as confirmation of receipt.

If your proposal is a simultaneous submission, please indicate this in your cover letter or email.We are interested in fiction and nonfiction books for children of all ages, as well as board books, decks, activity kits, and other unusual or novelty formats. We are looking for projects that have a unique bent-be it in subject matter, writing style, or illustrative technique-and that will lend our list a distinctive flair. Please submit all unsolicited projects to Books publishes an eclectic mixture of traditional and innovative children's books. Please note that our submission guidelines have changed effective April 2022.Ĭhronicle Books, Children’s is no longer accepting physical submissions. An author/illustrator/photographer biography that includes any publishing credits or credentials in the field.Who is the consumer? Include a list of similar titles that are already available on the market, including the publisher, date of publication, and a brief explanation of how your project differs. An analysis of the potential readership for the book.Any available sample content to give us a clear picture of the project this may include an outline, introduction, sample illustrations or photographs, sample captions, sample recipes or cards, and/or sample chapters.If your proposal is a simultaneous submission, please indicate this in your cover letter. A one-page cover letter giving a brief description of the project and why you think Chronicle Books should publish it.Because we currently only accept digital submissions, we are not responsible for any materials that our mailed to our physical location.Given the volume of proposals we receive, we cannot ensure that we will be able to personally respond to each submission unless we are interested in pursuing the project.Please allow six months for the editors to review a proposal.Outside links and downloads may not be opened due to security risks. We currently accept submissions by email only, which can be sent to Please attach your proposal to your email as a single Word file or PDF, and keep the file under 5MB or less to ensure delivery.Please make sure to familiarize yourself with our publishing before you pitch! Please note: We do not acquire adult fiction. We also publish innovative formats, such as interactive journals, decks, games, stationery, and much, much more. Portfolio Submissions (freelance illustrator, photographer, or other visual artist guidelines)Ĭhronicle Books publishes a wide range of nonfiction books on our adult trade list, in categories such as cooking, fine art, design, photography, pop culture, fashion, beauty, home décor, personal relationships, and more.Children’s Submissions (picture books, middle grade, or young adult).We accept unagented submissions of any projects suited to our list, from brilliant books to innovative gift products.īefore sending projects to us, please read the following guidelines carefully. To encourage submissions from a wide range of potential authors, Chronicle Books has an open submissions policy. We enjoy collaborating with authors to further our work as a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative publishing house. Our collaborations spark the passions of adults and children worldwide, encouraging them to explore, connect, and see things differently.Ĭhronicle Books is committed to publishing authors, illustrators, and creators of diverse backgrounds and points of view. Inspired by the enduring magic of books, we cultivate and distribute exceptional publishing that is instantly recognizable for its spirit and creativity.
