From Publishers Weekly
Bunny-Eat-Bunny World: A Writer's Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Today's Competitive Children's Book Market. Using rabbit metaphors, the longtime children's book editor begins with a brief history of children's book publishing in the U.S. ("The Bunny Also Rises") and covers brass tacks, including finding the right publisher ("Hop to It!"); points to helpful organizations; and addresses such issues as rights ("Splitting Hares").
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Expanding on her excellent Writing and Publishing Books for Children in the 1990s (Walker, 1992), Litowinsky includes timely information on current and emerging trends; the marketplace; and useful tips on writing, editing, and marketing a children's book. Novice writers will find answers to many questions about getting published; suggestions for becoming better at their craft; and practical advice as to when, where, and how to submit material. A former children's book editor, Litowinsky has also worked as a literary agent and has published children's books in her own right; her insider insights and candor provide reliable, helpful guideposts for anyone interested in the field. For this reason, the book is also of interest to librarians for its lucid overview of the history and future of children's book publishing, including electronic publishing, in America. Readers can discover why books go out of print so quickly, what defines and fuels contemporary markets (library, educational, religious, novelty, etc.), what packagers do, and the difference between a book doctor and an editor. This is precisely the volume to have on hand for the patron who thinks writing and publishing kids' books is easy: it will quickly put that erroneous idea to rest. A useful and definitive guide.
Susan Patron, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.