In The Monster List of Picture Book Publishers, I am linking to those publishers that are open to submissions at the time of update, some that say to check back for submission openings, and a few that have specific open submission dates. Submission guidelines can change in the blink of an eye, so please do read through guidelines thoroughly and make sure the publisher is indeed accepting submissions.
And please do your research before submitting! Be sure to peruse the publisher's website to get a feel for whether or not your manuscript might be a good fit for their publishing program, and if they are someone you might want to work with. Do an internet search to see if you can find interviews, blogs, and social media to gather more information. See if you can read their books online through your library or take a peek at them elsewhere. Write a clear, concise cover letter to go with your submission and follow submission guidelines. Then give your work a chance and send it!
The Monster List of Picture Book Publishers is for reference only. Listings are not an endorsement. Please do your research and choose wisely as to which publishers might be the best match for you and your work.
Publishers are listed alphabetically. Feedback is always welcome. If you know a good picture book publisher who is not listed or find information that needs to be updated, please contact me.
If you are looking for an agent, check out The Monster List of Picture Book Agents.
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- Abbeville Family (closed to submissions as of 2/23/20 update)
- Albert Whitman and Company
- All About Kids Publishing (closed as of 2/23/20 update)
- Andersen Press
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Apples and Honey Press (Jewish life and values)
- Arbordale Publishing
- August House
- Azro Press (Closed as of 4/8/20 update)
- Bailiwick Press
- Bala Kids
- Beachhouse Publishing
- B.E.S. Publishing
- Bess Press (Hawaii and Pacific based)
- Bloomsbury Publishing(Closed)
- Blue Dot Kids Press
- Blue Whale Press
- Boyds Mills and Kane
- Capstone (Work for hire 4/8/20)
- Cardinal Rules Press (Open 11/1/20-2/1/21)
- Cedar Fort (Religious)
- Charlesbridge
- Chronicle Books
- Clavis
- Clear Fork Publishing
- Creston Books
- Crimson Dragon
- David Fickling Books (Master of the Ink-pot competition)
- Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
- Enchanted Lion Books (Closed as of 4/8/20 but say will reopen in 2020.)
- Farcountry Press (nature, history)
- Feeding Minds Press
- Flashlight Press
- Floris Books (Open to diverse writers)
- Flyaway Books
- Flying Eye Books
- Frances Lincoln Children's Books
- Free Spirit Publishing
- Greystone Books (Nonfiction)
- Happy Fox
- Holiday House
- Imagine That
- Immedium
- Innovation Press
- Islandport Press (Northeast US)
- Just Us Books
- Kane Miller
- Kar-Ben Publishing
- Kids Can Press (Canadian residents only)
- Koklia (Open to submissions Sept. 1 - Dec.1)
- Kube Publishing (Islamic perspective)
- Lee and Low Books
- Levine Querido (Writers from underrepresented backgrounds)
- Lil' Libros (Multicultural)
- Lion Forge - Cub House
- Magination Press
- Mango and Marigold Press (Own voices South Asian Diaspora)
- Marshall Cavendish
- Maverick Children's Books
- MB Publishing
- Mighty Media Press
- Muddy Boots Books
- North South Books
- Nosy Crow (Closed as of 4/8/20 update)
- O'Brien Press (Ireland based)
- Owlkids Books (Canadian only)
- Orca (Canadian only)
- Page Street Publishing
- Pajama Press (Closed as of 4/8/20 update)
- Pelican Publishing
- Penny Candy Books
- Persnickety Press
- Peter Pauper Press
- Phaidon
- Pinata Books (US Hispanic Culture)
- Pixel and Ink Books
- Pow Kids Books
- Pratham Books (Indian setting)
- Quarto Knows
- Quirk Books
- Raintree (Work for hire)
- Readers to Eaters
- Reycraft Books
- Ripple Grove Press (Open to submissions July 1-Sept 30)
- Roadrunner Press
- Salaam Reads
- Sasquatch Books
- Schwartz and Wade (Imprint of Penguin Random House)
- Science Naturally (STEM)
- Second Story Press (Canadian only)
- Seven Stories Press - Triangle Square
- Sky Pony Press
- Sleeping Bear Press
- Sourcebooks (Sourcebooks Explore open to experts in their field 4/8/20)
- Star Bright Books
- Sterling Publishing
- Tanglewood
- Tilbury House
- Versify
- Wisdom Tales Press
- Workman
- Yali Books (South Asian Literature)
- Yeehoo Press
- Young Angels
Updated 1/19/21