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2010 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market)

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Extremely well laid out, this iconic book is valuable to get a birds-eye view about the Children's Book market and personal remarks from some of its known publishers and agents. (I really enjoyed these "Q&A" interviews with editors, author suggestions and other 'side-bars'.) Still, this book is what I would call a 'scaffolding tool'. I mean, you have to read this book with an attentive spirit, take a lot of the information seriously, but then RESEARCH more. AND do not take all items stated as 'Bible'. As a reference book, it's already aging!

For example, there is a superb section "Book Publishers". Most publishers are listed. With each listing is the address & webpage, acquisition team info' (editors, etc.), the type of books they publish, how to contact them and other information. However, a writer intended to be published, must go to each website, cross reference and update the information you find.

I bought this book in 8/2009 (mind you this IS a 2010 reference) and in my own efforts, looking at each publisher's web site, I found enough info' in the "Book Publishers" section to be 'incorrect'. Of course this makes sense...the book was likely written and finalized at the beginning of this year!

Keep in mind, the market is fluid, editors change jobs, companies are tightening their acquisition preferences and some have very, very clear specifics relative to how and what to submit and most importantly, even if you should submit a manuscript(Seriously, some even tell you their preferred envelope type. FOLLOW their directions to a 't').

Do you homework! Good luck!

Working children's writer? Aspiring children's writer? Read no further -- you need this book. You're simply not going to find a better researched, more complete guide to children's publishers than this. I doubt there's a literary agent or successful submitting author in the world of kidslit who doesn't refer to this book often.

If you have an old edition, I'd also strongly consider getting the current book, as the publishing world changes day to day.

Kudos to Alice and her team for another great effort.

Jon Bard
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As usual, this book is full of useful information for both aspiring and established children's writers and illustrators. But I have to say that the proofreading is absolutely ATROCIOUS! Every page is full of glaring typographical errors. It makes a reader wonder how reliable the practical information really is.

This is an excellent investment for anyone interested in learning how to break into the world of children's publishing. It had a ton of great information and was surprisingly easy to read cover-to-cover. The listings are great and informative, but I would recommend checking out the publisher's web sites for the most current information (ie if they are accepting unsolicited manuscripts, etc. as this information changes periodically). Overall, I highly recommend this as a must-have tool to publishing.

Besides the excellent listings in the back for publishing houses, agents, contests and websites, this book is full of great articles and interviews. A must have for any writer and/or illustrator of Children's books. Very helpful and informative.

This book is a "must have" for anyone writing for children. It contains everything you need to know in order to find a publisher that fits your needs. You will also find pertinent information on the types of manuscripts particular publishers are interested in seeing and the requirements for submissions. I can't do without it!

Carol Horst

Very happy with this book and the price couldn't be beat! The information inside is very help as well and love the layout of this new version! I have a previous version as well and both are very help, not repetitive like I thought it might be. Good buy for someone looking to get into or that is already into writing! You really MUST buy this book!

This is a big book with information that is good and useful, but I also have found there are other books that would be more helpful in what I was trying to learn. I wasn't familiar with some of the terms used and it made it hard to understand some parts. I needed more examples, especially when it came to picture book writing. It may be better for someone writing chapter books or young adult books.

This book contains great information for not only where to mail a story or book for publication, but also information regarding the writing of a children's story. I am sure I will be using it a lot. It was in great condition.

I am finding the book most informative and helpful. I havn't even got to the lists of publishers and agents yet.
Big thumbs up from me.