Writing for Children Kit

Our bestselling Get Published: The Writing for Children Kit gives aspiring creators the resources they need to put their work out into the world. It includes information on submitting your work, copyright procedures, and a directory of children’s book publishers currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts and artwork.

Our bestselling kit includes:

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Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books: A Guide to Getting Published

Practical advice on submitting manuscripts and portfolios, an outline of copyright procedures, and background material on the Canadian children’s publishing industry.

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Publishers List

A list of Canadian children’s publishers currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts.

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Best Books for Kids & Teens

A semi-annual selection guide to the best Canadian children’s books, magazines, audio, and video.

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Canadian Children’s Book News

A triannual magazine filled with book reviews, interviews with creators, and annotated reading lists. This magazine updates readers on issues affecting children’s education and reading, and gives an overview of the current state of children’s books in Canada.