The Big List of Book Publishing Companies
Welcome to our children's book publishing companies page! You will find everything you need to know about children's book publishing here. There are many reasons people search for book publishers. You may be looking for a new place to buy books, or you may be looking to publish a book. In either case, you might be interested in a short history of children's publishing.
Books specifically for children have only sometimes been around. Before the mid-1700s, most reading material a child might encounter was intended for adult audiences. Education was focused on religious texts like the Bible or community records. The concept of entertainment reading was emerging.
In 1744, John Newbery published A Little Pretty Pocket-Book, considered one of the first books marketed specifically for child enjoyment. It used entertainment mixed with instruction to keep children engaged. The book was very popular, and Newbery realized tapping into this young market could be lucrative. He created a successful publishing house focused solely on children's titles.
Early children's books tended to have heavily instructional moral tales, like the stories of Struwwelpeter (1845), which warned of dire consequences for misbehavior. Slowly, more imagination and fantasy crept into stories, transporting children to magical places their parents likely never dreamed of. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll in 1865 took this imaginative leap forward and remains a childhood favorite today.
As printing techniques allowed for illustrations, visual storytelling developed via picture books. Beatrix Potter advanced this medium with her illustrated stories starting in 1902. Going into the 1900s, classic children's novels also started emerging—the works of L. Frank Baum, like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), captured the imaginations of children for generations. As technology and literacy advanced, publishing houses realized the opportunity and viability of children's literature as its distinct genre within book publishing.
In the latter 20th century, deeper and more complex children's books gained renown. C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (1950) established the classic Chronicles of Narnia series. Groundbreaking books like Madeline L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time (1962), with its themes of good vs evil, continued to advance the depth and maturity of stories for young readers. Today, children's literature continues to push boundaries and open young minds while sparking that incredible ability of youthful imagination.
If you are looking to publish a book you have written, you've come to the right place. First, before you look for a publisher, have you considered an agent? If not, please check out this helpful article from the Write Practice: Children's Book Agents. If you have already done so and want to publish and find a publisher, you've come to the right place. Every Writer has helped 1000s of writers publish their work. Do you need an agent? We try to do the leg work for you. Here are some steps you should consider if you are looking for a publisher:
1. Make sure you research the publisher you are looking at to publish your book. There are 100s of children's book publishing companies on the web, and you should know that many large publishing houses do not take unsolicited books. They want an agent to contact them. These publishers, generally large publishers, are looking for a vetted book. You can still have an agent; many successful authors publish without one, but it is worth considering.
2. Make sure the publisher publishes children's books like yours. You can look up sales on publishers. See what they are selling the most. If a publisher sells millions of DIY books but publishes children's books on the side, your book may need more attention.
3. Publishing children's books tends to be more difficult than other types because of the large number of printed pictures. The production cost can be very high, so ensure the publisher you go with has some experience publishing children's books.
4. Ask an author who has published with the publisher you are looking at. Many authors have websites, and contacting an author who has already published with the publisher is an excellent idea. Then, ask about their experience. Is the publisher respectable?
5. In today's world, publishing a book is sometimes tricky. Selling a book promoting a book is generally what makes a book successful, so do some research and see if the publisher does marketing. Do they sell many books? Will your book be in bookstores?
6. Is the publisher an eBook publisher only? Do they publish a mix of different platforms? Make sure that the way the publisher is publishing books gives your book the best chance for success.
7. Do not pay to have your book read. Publishers that sell many books will read your book for free because they will make money off the book, not the author.
8. Ask about copies. Ask about book readings. Will the publisher set up assignments and give you copies?
9. Know that small children's book publishing companies differ from large book publishing. If you need help getting your book published by a large publishing house, look at a smaller publisher to get your book published and then sign with an agent.
10. Keep trying. Send your book to many researched publishers. You don't have to go with the first publishing house that says yes. Always look for the best deal.
11. If you feel uncomfortable with the publisher or feel that they are unrepeatable or not the place for you, find a different children's book publishing company.
12. As for your writing, keep reading. Even when you have a book finished and are shopping it to publishers, keep writing, and write another. Do not stop.
Please get in touch with the publisher if you have questions about the information listed here. Please contact our admin if you have a general question about the listing. If you want to publish works with Children's Books or publishers concerned with a children's audience, these listings may help you.
If you want to look at individual listings of book publishers with more extensive information than just a quick list, please see the listings on our book publishing site. Here is a listing of some of the publishers we have detailed listings on.
If you want a quick and dirty children's publishing list, please see the 80-plus publishers listed below. See the publisher's guidelines before submitting your work. If you are looking to buy the book, please support them. If you find a book with one of these publishers you like, please buy it from their site! If they are an indie publisher, it will help them keep publishing.
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They are a family and educational publisher. They are the “leading educational publisher of books and digital resources for today’s libraries and schools.” Mainly publishing for children and young adults.
“We stand behind everything we sell, and guarantee customer satisfaction in both our products and our service.”
Read the submissions guidelines. Looking for Children’s books.
ARMA Technologies Private Limited is an e-Publishing & Software Development service provider based in India; we offer premium Data entry & Data Conversion solutions to a huge network of clients of varied needs across the world.
Founded in 2006, with headquarters in London, Austin Macauley Publishers has established itself as an energetic and innovative independent trade publisher. Expanding on our international success, we have recently opened an office on Wall Street, New York City. Our publications range from historical romances to celebrity autobiographies; from illustrated children’s tales to in-depth technical manuals; from hard-hitting thrillers to meditative poetry. At Austin Macauley, we are always thinking ahead and we pride ourselves on being able to offer both new and previously published authors the opportunity to become established in the competitive world of books.
Barking Rain Press is an imprint of the BRP Publishing Group (BRP), which is a non-profit publisher located in the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area—a thriving hub for independent publishers, writers, and literary venues. BRP currently operates three imprints, including Barking Rain Press, Virtual Tales, and Nitis Books. Find out more about the BRP Publishing Group at their website, www.barkingrainpress.org.
Blue Monkey Studio (BMS for short), established in 2010, is an Italian firm specializing in graphic design, illustration and publishing services.
It provides top quality art and design to local, national and international clients at competitive rates, granting that the corporate identity of a company is efficaciously promoted through highly personalized logo, mascot, headed paper, business card and web graphics.
It also provides artwork for the education and edutainment sector, book illustrations and comics, character design, backgrounds and concept art for multimedia entertainment companies.
BLVNP has had vast Internet Success as well as Standard Publishing Success over the years since it was founded in 2003.
BLVNP brings to the market a wide range of book genres, across both digital and traditional platforms. We embrace adventurous themes and we aggressively use new techniques and social media profiles to bring readers the entertainment they crave and writers the success they deserve.
These books will ensure our readers’ enjoyment which in turn will contribute to making their lives better. We hope to assist in achieving a stress-free life, to cultivate imagination in children, and to promote fun projects for adults.
Building Voices ® is an independent publishing company that specializes in Children’s Fiction and Non-Fiction resources for home and school. We publish chapter books, coloring books, journals, and more. In addition, we offer critiquing services and writing mentorships for aspiring writers.
Our mission is to build soft voices into outspoken leaders. In 2011, Taneeka Bourgeois-Broccoli Chronicles on bookstore shelfdaSilva founded this organization in efforts to encourage, entertain, and motivate children around
CyPress Publications is a small independent publishing company striving to publish books that make a positive difference in our world. In addition to traditional, royalty-paying titles, we also provide publishing services for authors.
Publishes trade paperback originals and reprints, ebooks, and audiobooks. 50% of books from first-time authors. 90% from unagented writers. Does not accept simultaneous submissions
Since 1979, Directed Media has remained a leading publisher and distributor of quality Social Studies
Dragon Moon Press is a Canadian independent publisher of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal horror, and the occasional title that’s hard to classify! Our books have been nominees and winners of numerous literary awards, including ForeWord Book of the Year, Bram Stoker, Sir Julius Vogel, IPPY, and Endeavour Awards. Market: Manuscripts targeted to the adult market or the upper border of YA. No middle grade or children’s literature, please. Genre: Generally speaking, fantasy, paranormal, soft sci-fi and gentle horror. For an exceptional manuscript those boundaries may exhibit a little flexibility. Length: 80,000-100,000 words.
Elevation Book Publishing is a traditional publisher. We are a publisher who supports all aspects publishing. We use traditional efforts and innovative techniques
At HIS Publishing Group, we partner with you to fulfill your dream from book concept through design and publication.
We’re a medium sized publisher with the intimate approach of a small press. Every author is a part of the team, and each book is a treasure to be treated with respect and admiration.
Jan-Carol Publishing is a cooperative between a small independent publishing group and a motivated force of authors. We blend the best of traditional and self-publishing.
JOHN HUNT PUBLISHING: OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW WRITERS JHP imprints cover a wide assortment of genres – in fact, there’s probably something here for everyone
Lekha Publishers and its school of creative writing are committed to developing a generation of children who think outside the book! We do this by showing children how to write from their hearts and by publishing books that deal with familiar children’s subjects in a unique way. We publish books that talk about everyday problems that connect with a child’s life. For example, if a child is bullied on the playground, we write poems about that experience. If a child loves dinosaurs, we publish a factual book full of pictures and graphics that can make children laugh and smile. We want to see a smile on the child’s face through the stories that they read and the stories that they write. We have published 10 adult authors of children’s books, 3 books written by children with 2 more upcoming in 2012, and over 1,000 children have been published through our anthologies as well as a number of adults published through anthologies
Line By Lion Publications Website Closed From the Editor Line by Lion Publications, LLC is a indpendent, small press comprised of a team of professionals dedicated to publishing the best new voices in modern literature. While we have an extensive line of books that fall within traditional genres, we specialize in Outsider Fiction, those works […]
MindView Press publishes books that change the world. We offer three publishing paths, including traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and assisted self-publishing.
Neverland Publishing is a newly emerging start-up dedicated to the promotion and advancement of talented unknown authors. Our goal is simply to put forth the best books with an uncompromising view of good literature. Always looking toward the future, Neverland Publishing publishes ebooks as well as traditional bound and printed books. We are a small press, but determined to grow along with our authors and reader base. Everyone has to start somewhere and we hope to avoid prejudice regarding our present stature.
