Here are some resources for writers of all ages who want to write for children and young adults.
*Resources marked with an asterisk are for all writers, not just those writing for children.
Online Sources
- Who’s Moving Where?
Great source for seeing which editors are moving to which houses - Children’s Book Council (CBC)
Members are listed here with their manuscript acceptance policies. - American Library Association (ALA)*Bulletin for the Center for Children’s Books
Book review journal for school and public librarians working with children and young adults. - New York Times Book Review*
Reviews of books, including children’s books. - Writing World*
- Resource for a variety of writing opportunities.
- Publishers’ Catalogues*
Search for publisher websites and view their current lists. - Writers Market.com ($29.99/year)*
Online version of their book market guide, with searchable fields. - Publishers Lunch*
Free e-mail service listing recent book deals, for both children’s and writers of books for adults. - Publishers Marketplace ($15/mo)*
Similar to Lunch, above, except you get ALL book deals and access to a searchable database of all deals.
There are hundreds of resources for writers on the Internet–this is only a small sampling!
Books and Market Guides
- Wild Ink: How to Write Fiction for Young Adults by Victoria Hanley, Cottonwood Press
- Children’s Writers and Illustrators Market (current year)
Writer’s Digest Books - Book Markets for Children’s Writers (current year) and Magazine Markets for Children’s Writers (current year)
Institute for Children’s Literature
Newsletters
- Publisher’s Corner
The SCBWI Annual Market Report (both are for members only)
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators - Children’s Book Insider (write4kids.com)
Great for those fairly new to children’s publishing, with good articles and market listings. - Children’s Writer
Another good resource, with in-depth articles, market news, and writing contests.
Trade Magazines
- Publishers Weekly*
About books for all ages, children and adults. Articles, book reviews. - School Library Journal
Articles and book reviews targeting public and school librarians working with children and young adults. - The Horn Book
Articles, essays, and extensive book reviews of books for children and young adults. - Book List Online*
Publications of the American Library Association; book reviews for librarians working with children and young adults.
*info on writing for adults as well.
