2002 -2003 Writer's & Illustrator's Guide to Children's Book Publishers and Agents

by Ellen R. Shapiro

The Edge You Need to Get Published
This is the ultimate writer's and illustrator's reference to who's who in the children's publishing industry. At your fingertips are the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail and Web addresses of hundreds of the top publishers, editors, and agents in this ultracompetitive arena. Plus, you'll find interviews and articles from industry insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success. Included
·More than 400 book and magazine publishers who tell you exactly what they want
·Over 800 children's editors and art directors who will buy your work
·The best children's book agents and artist representatives, and how to make them work for you
·Contests, conferences, organizations, periodicals, Web sites, and workshops
·And so much more!
Inside is everything you need to get past the slush piles and into the hands of the real players in the children's publishing arena, including guidance, resources, and inspiration that will make the process of being published smooth and swift. With this book and your talent, you hold the keys to getting published.
"For anyone hoping to break into children's publishing, here's a great place to start."
— David A. Adler, author of more than 150 books, including the Cam Jansen mysteries, the Picture Book Biography series, and the Andy Russell books
"At last! The book I needed when I first started writing. The time and effort this book saves will give you the time to write another book."
— Marvin Terban, author of 25 children's books with over 1.5 million copies sold

Genres: Reference

528 pages, Paperback

First published July 24, 2001

Reviews

[Roxanne Troup]

A solid read for those researching the children's market.

[Laura]

I am currently trying to start writing as an author. This book is a great assest. It provides detailed websites, conference sites, publishing houses, etc. I highly recommend it to add to anyone's shelves as a reference guide to writing.

[Trisha Barnes]

Another great compilation of market facts and contact information. It is a very valuable tool to break in to the markets -- my query letters are actually getting responses now that I'm sending them to the correct departments and editors.

[Patsy]

There are very good articles in this book. I haven't technically finished it, because it is a book that I will keep picking up for reference.