Publisher's Synopsis
The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children's Publishing
If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, the 2012 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Marketis the trusted resource you need. For more than 20 years, CWIMhas been the definitive publishing guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. Inside you'll find more than 700 listings for children's book publishers and magazines, including a point of contact, how much they pay, and what they're looking for.
You'll also find:
- Interviews with acclaimed best-selling authors, such as Meg Cabot (The Princess Diaries), M.T. Anderson (Feed), Maggie Stiefvater (Shiver), and Ally Carter (Gallagher Girls series)
- Advice from dozens of prominent literary agents, most of whom are seeking new clients
- Other informative articles on topics such as composing a query letter, selling articles to magazines, creating your writer "voice," working with co-writers, attending a writers conference, and more
"Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Marketis invaluable for writers of children's books. Chock-full of publishing resources, it's a must-have!"
—Becca Fitzpatrick, Hush Hushand Crescendo
"Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Marketis the most complete, trusted, definitive, and inspiring source of publishing opportunities for children's writers and illustrators working today."
—Mary Kole, literary agent and award-winning blogger (kidlit.com)
