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Editors' Pick: The Top 15 Kidlit and YA Book Review Sites

Book review sites offer a great marketing opportunity.  A favorable mention on a book review blog can go a long way toward promoting your book. But how do you know which blogs to submit to when there are hundreds to choose from? We’re here to help. We sifted through the lists and chose 15 review blogsbook review sites based on the size of each blog’s following, frequency of posts, the quality of the reviews, and their willingness to receive submissions. Before sending review copies, be sure to study each blog’s submission policies (which may change from week to week, so verify right before sending anything), and the tastes of the editors.

OUR FAVORITE CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT BOOK REVIEW SITES:

What’s being reviewed: Books for infants through young adults. Also posts author and illustrator interviews, and book giveaways. While the regular reviews are done at no charge to the author or publisher, the Dedicated Review program ($195-$295) guarantees you a professional and non-biased book review with a minimum word count of 250 words.

Why we love it:  Clean layout makes it especially user-friendly for parents seeking good books.  Excellent author interviews.   A superb resource.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner   The Children’s Book Review  

What’s being reviewed: Fiction and nonfiction for infants through age 13. Aimed at parents choosing books for their children. Does not accept self-published books at this time.

Why we love it:  Large library of concise reviews.  “If You Liked This Book, Try…” section gives parents easy to more good books tailored for their children’s needs.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner    The Reading Tub

What’s being reviewed: The hottest books, gifts, gear, food, home products and other cool stuff for babies, kids and moms. Is especially interested in books by indie authors and small presses that are unique, quirky, or fill a niche. Browse the site’s archives to see the tastes of the editors.

Why we love it:  Well-written reviews are cleanly laid-out, giving nice interior glimpses of each book.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner    Cool Mom Picks

What’s being reviewed: This large network of readers from the US and around the world review self-published books for adults and children. Books must be available electronically. Submission form on website. Charges a $20 processing fee on all ebooks submitted for review. Also check out the  Indie Brag Kids Blog

Why we love it:  Provides a much-needed curation service for self-published books.   Networked reviews help separate the wheat from the chaff.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner  Indie Brag

What’s being reviewed: Four reviewers (all moms) review al l genres of fiction for readers aged 9-18 with an eye toward helping parents choose books for their kids. Requires that books have a 10 digit ISBN number and be available on Amazon.com. At this time does not accept self-published books or short story collections, and e-books are subject to reviewer’s discretion. 

Why we love it:   Cleverly laid-out, and the suggested reading function is extraordinarily useful.  Also allows visitor input.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner   Story Snoops

What’s being reviewed: M iddle-grade fiction from traditional publishers only, preferably those which are recently published or soon will be. Accepts print books and Advance Review Copies only.

Why we love it:  A real labor of love from people who truly care about middle grade books and their readers.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner    Project Mayhem: The Manic Minds of Middle Grade Writers

What’s being reviewed:    Middle grade or YA books, or books that would appeal to YA’s.   No self-published or picture books.  Prefers hard copy.

Why we love it:   In-depth and insightful reviews with with a strong critical eye.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner    The Librarian Who Doesn’t Say SHHH!

What’s being reviewed:  Young adult (preferred) and new adult. Genres of interest: fantasy/sci-fi, paranormal, dystopian and/or post-apocalyptic, LGBT, contemporary romance. “I am a proud supporter of small press and self-published authors. I am open to doing author interviews, guest posts, giveaways, and blog tours.”

Why we love it: Has a lovely, personal feel about it, and we appreciate Kristen’s willingness to help lesser-known authors spread the word about their work.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner  Pretty Little Pages

What’s being reviewed:  Dystopian, sci-fi, paranormal, fantasy, horror, chick lit, clean romance, nonfiction (photography/art/architecture/technology/craft books and magazines), graphic novels, illustrated children’s books. Accepts print and ebooks. Also will do author interviews and accepts guest posts.

 Why we love it:  A warm, personal blog from a reader with eclectic and interesting tastes.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner  Doodles, Doodles Everywhere

What’s being reviewed: Fiction for middle grade and young adult readers. Accepts review copies from publishers only.

Why we love it:  Insightful reviews from a smart youth librarian.  We also enjoy the many author interviews on the site.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner  Green Bean Teen Queen

What’s being reviewed:  Books, games and movies for children of all ages.

Why we love it:   Created by a non-partisan advocacy group, this is an ambitious project to provide a clearinghouse of information for parents about the media their children consume. Extremely user-friendly and comprehensive.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner  Commonsense Media

What’s being reviewed: Books for children, parents, and fiction of interest to women. Reviews apps, electronics, TV shows, movies and food products. Holds product giveaways and contests.

Why we love it:  Proprietress Sarah’s work with the developmentally disabled gives her a unique take and much-needed perspective on books about autism and other disabilities.

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What’s Being Reviewed:  Interactive children’s picture book apps. Each app is thoroughly evaluated by the site’s staff and given a comprehensive review.

Why we love it :  A terrific voice for an exploding segment of children’s publishing.  In addition to their own reviews, the site re-posts reviews from a variety of children’s app review sites, making this a one-stop source for app readers.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner  Digital-Storytime

What’s being reviewed: Young adult fiction, especially realistic fiction, historical, paranormal, chick lit and fantasy. Accepting books from publishers only.

Why we love it:   Wonderfully-written reviews from a  middle school library media specialist.  Funny, honest and smart.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner  YA Bibliophile

What’s being reviewed: Two librarians review nonfiction for children ages 5-18. Accepts review copies from publishers. Why we love it:  The bloggers’ enthusiasm for nonfiction is utterly infectious, and their reviews do justice to the often thrilling subject matter contained in youth nonfiction.  A simply outstanding resource.

 Visit Our Book Review Sites Winner  The Nonfiction Detectives

So, who did we miss?  Use the comments section to tell us about other great book review sites…

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Hi, I review a wide variety of books written for children from picture books to young adult on my blog, The Bumpy Road To Writing For Children. http://www.debhockenberry.com/the-bumpy-road-to-writing-for-children.html .

Thanks Deb, for letting our readers know about your blog!

The Whole Megillah reviews children’s (and adult) books of Jewish content: picture books, fiction, nonfiction. Hard copies preferred. http://thewholemegillah.wordpress.com

Awake at Midnight reviews mid-grade and YA books that specifically have a scary or mystery theme: http://www.awakeatmidnight.com

Howdy very nice site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Superb .. I’ll bookmark your site and take the feeds additionally?I am happy to find a lot of helpful info right here within the publish, we’d like work out more techniques in this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

Hiya. I just want to say a big thank you for this list, it’s great and has saved me from trawling the internet – an experience that is rarely rewarding!

I wonder when I’ll be brave enough to submit my new books for review. You think they’d bother with chapter books? Some are just around 2.5k words each… (though I like to think they are more about quality than quantity ;-).

Anyway, thanks again!

Yes, I think some reviewers would be interested in seeing your chapter book. You never know until you try! Good luck!

I review children’s books for 5-13 year olds. I’m on twitter @minervamoan and review both fiction and non-fiction

website is http://www.MinervaReads.com

Thanks for bringing some new review sites to my attention. I especially adore Cool Mom Picks. I work with a talented team of reviewers covering both fiction and nonfiction books. We review books for ages 0-18 with an emphasis on picture and middle grade titles. We love doing Q&As as well as giveaways, too. Find us at http://www.goodreadswithronna.com

Thanks for letting us post links to our blogs. We are a family of readers who love to read and review books. We have recently shifted our focus to more kid lit and we are looking for more children’s books to review. We review picture books to YA. We don’t mind indie or self-published books as long as a professional editor has seen them first. We also share articles pertinent to families, recent post: http://www.thestubbypencilreviews.com/2015/02/7-ways-to-raise-happy-reader.html

My name is Phoebe, and I’m 10 years old. I love to read books. ALL kinds of books! I also love to write. That’s why I started this book review blog when I was 9. I thought it would fun to combine both of my interests and share it with everyone. You can see my latest reviews at http://www.phoebesbookshelf.com/ .

Thank you for sharing your review blog with us Phoebe. Your reviews are very insightful!

Feeling awesome after checking out your list of Top 15 children and YA book review blogs, looking out for them from quite a while.

Thanks for sharing!

Here is are 2 kidlit book review blogs to think about when making next year’s list.

Kid Lit Reviews has been reviewing kids books for nearly five years. Books for ages infant to age 13 can be found there. Reviews are well written, honest, and fair. Reviews for all major publishers.

http://kid-lit-reviews.coom

AND, though no one likes to help the competition, I’ll make exception because this kidlit site is worth mentioning.

This Kid Reviews Books is a book review site that reviews mostly middle grade but also picture books. It was started by nine-year-old Erik, who is now 13. His reviews are fantastic and well written. For a kid’s point of view, there is no site better than Erik’s. He also reviews all major publishers.

http://thiskidreviewsbooks.com

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Where to Find the Best Children’s Book Reviews

There's more great children's books being published than ever before — this is how to find the best children's book reviews online.

Sarah S. Davis

Sarah S. Davis holds a BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's of Library Science from Clarion University, and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Sarah has also written for Electric Literature, Kirkus Reviews, Audible, Psych Central, and more. Sarah is the founder of Broke By Books blog and runs a tarot reading business, Divination Vibration . Twitter: @missbookgoddess Instagram: @Sarahbookgoddess

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There are more great children’s books being published than ever before, but how do you know which ones to read? Fortunately, today there are so many ways to access children’s book reviews. Here are some of the best places to find reviews of children’s literature.

Part 1: General Children’s Book Reviews

In this first section of our roundup of the best children’s book review websites, I’ll discuss publications that cover all things kid lit.

The Children’s Book Review

As its name implies, The Children’s Book Review is all about book reviews of children’s literature. With huge coverage of all kinds of kid lit, The Children’s Book Review is simple to browse books by subject and books by age, along with buzzy “trending” books and “showcase” books. Your typical book review lays out the specs (intended age, page count, etc.) and provides a medium-sized review with information about the author and/or illustrator. The Children’s Book Review is definitely one of the most comprehensive book review sites for kid lit, and it supplements its reviews with author interviews and curated lists.

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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is an organization that reviews media (books, TV, movies, apps, games) with a special focus on educating parents and other adults on “What Parents Should Know,” vis-à-vis content warnings and age appropriateness. Some of the qualities Common Sense Media covers include “Educational Value,” “Positive Messages,” “Positive Role Models and Representations,” and “Language.” Especially notable is Common Sense Media’s focus on diversity, with an invitation to reach out if they’ve “missed anything on diversity.” Also of note, Common Sense Media is one of the few children’s book reviews websites that rates books using a star system. If you just want to know quickly how good a book is, navigate over to Common Sense Media and find a book’s star rating.

The Horn Book

Children’s book review magazine The Horn Book takes its name from”horn books,” which were some of the earliest books made to educate children. The Horn Book is a leading publication in print and online for finding children’s book reviews. This treasured magazine’s website is well-organized, and you can find all the reviews in an easy-to-search database . For the best of the best, browse by The Horn Book ‘s starred reviews . If you buy a paid subscription, you’ll have access to the huge, searchable archive of more than 70,000 reviews, known as “The Guide.” There, you can browse book reviews by Authors/Illustrators, Subjects, Series, and Reviewers. Though some reviews cost a subscription to view, some content, like the “Book Bundles” (check out the one on “Our Bodies, Our Selves” for an example), which group together like-minded books based on themes and include bite-sized reviews, are available for free.

Kirkus Reviews Children’s Books

One of the leading book review sites for all genres and age levels, Kirkus has plenty of kid lit content. Kirkus lets you easily sort by different categories like age, format (picture book, chapter book, etc.), sub-genre (biographies and memoirs, historical fiction), and category (e.g. fiction vs. nonfiction). You can also filter by what books get a coveted Kirkus star. What’s great about Kirkus’s unique format is each review is brief and to the point. If you don’t want to go digging for the bottom line, Kirkus’s kid lit reviews are a good place to start.

Publishers Weekly Children’s Bookshelf

If you’re looking for the buzziest kid lit books, check out Children’s Bookshelf, the free weekly newsletter from Publishers Weekly . This publication is known for its up-to-the-minute chatter about the publishing industry, including children’s books, which are reviewed in roundups, as well as all kinds of bookish content. Subscribing to Children’s Bookshelf is one of the best ways to stay current with kid lit.

School Library Journal

Leave it to the librarians to guide you on what children’s books to read. The long-running School Library Journal has tons of reviews of every kind of kid lit book imaginable. With a special focus on advising libraries whether or not to purchase a book, School Library Journal dishes out bite-sized takeaways (known as a “VERDICT”) at the end of each review. School Library Journal also has tons of non-review content, getting you caught up with the latest news in the world of children’s literature.

Part 2: Special Focus Children’s Book Reviews Websites

In this section, I’ll highlight the places to go for more specialized kid lit coverage.

American Indians in Children’s Literature

This phenomenal site concentrates on promoting the best children’s literature by Indigenous authors and illustrators. Search the site for specific topics or skip right to the “Best Books” for the books most worth celebrating.

The Brown Bookshelf

The Brown Bookshelf is dedicated to featuring book reviews of kid lit by Black authors and illustrators. Start by searching the site or filtering for book reviews . The Brown Bookshelf also compiles great resources for finding more children’s books by Black voices. You’ll find the most up-to-date coverage on the blog .

Disability in Kid Lit

Although no longer updated, the book reviews on Disability in Kid Lit are worth consulting if you’re looking for children’s book reviews about disabled protagonists. You can use the well-indexed search function and browse by different disabilities depending on what condition or identity you’re looking for. Also of note, the “Honor Roll” puts the spotlight on the best representation of disability in kid lit.

Hijabi Librarians

The reviewers and writers at Hijabi Librarians set their lens on children’s and YA books with Muslim representation. Along with author interviews and book discussion guides , Hijabi Librarians includes book reviews and resources for Muslim voices in children’s literature.

Latinx in Kid Lit

Looking for coverage of Latinx authors and illustrators in children’s literature? Definitely be sure to check out Latinx in Kid Lit. This resource compiles reviewed books that feature Latinx representation. You can search by age range — for example, middle grade books — and find that each review includes “Teacher Tips” for educators. The Latinx in Kid Lit blog also has tons of great content, including interviews, Latinx book deals, and publishing industry news specific to Latinx creators.

Social Justice Books

Social Justice Books is focused on…you guessed it, social justice in children’s literature! This site has loads of great guidance on the best social justice topics in kid lit, like the carefully curated booklists by theme . Check out the book review database , which aggregates reviews and is organized by themes like “Activism,” “Asian American,” and “Bullying.” Each book is given a star rating, making for an easy browsing experience if you’re just looking for the best reads.

Special Focus: Can’t-Miss-It Resources for Diversity in Children’s Literature

Cynthia leitich smith’s cynsations.

Bestselling and award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith maintains a website all about children’s and young adult books. On Cynsations you’ll find a broad array of content, including diverse author/illustrator interviews and news roundups.

Social Justice Books’ Sources for Book Reviews and Recommendations

Already highlighted above, Social Justice Books is a terrific resource for finding diverse children’s book reviews with a social justice focus. But I also wanted to shine a light on their list of sources for diverse kid lit book reviews if you’re looking for even more sources of diverse children’s literature.

We Need Diverse Books Resources

We Need Diverse Books is a non-profit alliance to further diversity in children’s and YA literature. Although We Need Diverse Books does not publish book reviews, they do have an outstanding roundup of resources for diversity in kid lit that should be a stop on everyone’s journey to find more diverse children’s literature.

Part 3: Children’s Book Review Social Media Accounts to Check Out

Instagram is a great resource for finding children’s book reviews. A diverse range of educators, Bookstagrammers, librarians, and more all highlight great children’s books. Here are some of Book Riot’s favorite children’s book review influencers to follow on Instagram.

@babylibrarians — Margaret and Jen

Run by Book Riot writers Margaret Kingsbury and Jen Sherman , Baby Librarians will get you up to speed on the best and latest in children’s literature.

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@hereweread — Charnaie Gordon

Charnaie Gordon is a huge book influencer focusing on diversity in children’s literature. You won’t want to miss the books she loves.

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@leeandlowbooks — Lee and Low Books

The POC-owned Lee and Low Books is a children’s book publisher dedicated to diversity. They feature the best of the best books on their Instagram.

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@lgbtqkidlit — Laurie and Julie

This account is managed by two moms and showcases children’s book reviews with queer themes.

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@littlefeministbookclub — Little Feminist Book Club

As its name implies, Little Feminist Book Club is dedicated to sharing the best children’s books with feminist themes.

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@noodlenutskidsbooks — Jenn S.

Jenn S. writes book reviews of new picture books focused on diversity.

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@readwithriver — Alessandra Requena

This Bookstagrammer promotes the best children’s books.

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@shelvesofcolor — Saranya & Ishaan

Saranya and Ishaan review diverse children’s books on Bookstagram.

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@thebookwrangler — Mike

The Mike behind this popular bookstagram account is a K–5 librarian who shares his favorite recent reads.

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@thetututeacher — Vera Ahiyya

Educator Vera Ahiyya shares diverse book reviews on Instagram.

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Still hunting for more great children’s books? Check out our Children’s Books archive , as well as these helpful posts:

• 50 Children’s Books About Diversity That Celebrate Our Differences
• The Best Children’s Books By Age: A Guide To Great Reading
• 13 Places To Find Free Children’s Books Online

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Book bloggers who review children's books.

I'm a mum and so always on the look out for books that my kids might enjoy reading. Other parents who know about my love of books, often ask me for reading suggestions for their kids too. I'm therefore always happy to discover new children's books for all ages.

Want me to review your children's book? Get in touch

When I'm not reading and reviewing other people's books, I'm also an author and illustrator . One of the genres I specialise in is children's books. You can find all the links and info about my books here . 

But enough about me, Let's take a look at some of the other awesome book bloggers out there who promote the Kid Lit genre and spread the love of reading for the younger audiences. 

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https://stoomio.com/

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Love this list! Also want to shout out Ragamuffin Books at ragamuffinbooks.home.blog. They are one of my faves!

Great shout out. Nice to come across more book reviewers who review children's books.

Thank you Jo for including me. Lovely list of children's books reviewers.

My pleasure. Love your blog.

Thank you for including us in this amazing list :) I've got a few new bloggers to check out thanks to this!

You're very welcome Megan. Your blog is awesome. Glad you found some new book bloggers to follow too 😊

Thanks for including me. 💜

My pleasure Kate 💖

This is lovely of you to have put together

It's always nice to find more book bloggers that review specific genres so I'm planning on doing posts like this of each genre.

Love the list Jo. Glad to see so many familiar names

Thanks 😊 Some awesome book bloggers out there.

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Literary Quicksand

https://literaryquicksand.com/

We’re a book blog based out of Minneapolis, MN. We feature a group of women writers from multiple countries who all come together over one thing: our love of books!

Blogger : Jolissa Skow

Genres : Children's

🌐 Domain authority: 31

👀 Average monthly visits: 4,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://booksnest.co.uk/

I am an award-winning book blogger with a love of reading and passion for books, I love writing about books on my blog and getting involved in this wonderful community!

Blogger : Beth Bartholomew

🌐 Domain authority: 21

👀 Average monthly visits: 7,200 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

http://www.kddidit.com/

I am not a professional reviewer, and I adore books, and I see reviewing books as a way to ‰ÛÏpay‰Û for my addiction to reading. Books are a way of learning more about the world, seeing it from someone else's perspective, traveling to different places and times, discovering how other people live.

Blogger : Kathy Davie

🌐 Domain authority: 25

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

Indie Reader

http://indiereader.com/

There were over 391,000 books self-published in 2012. That's a lot of company (and competition!) for any author.åÊIndieReader offers the best value for reviews, bar none. IR's reviewers & some of the best in the field & will let you know if you've achieved what you set out to do. Charges may apply. IR also recommends titles to the HUFFINGTON POST and USA TODAY.

Blogger : The IndieReader Team

🌐 Domain authority: 49

👀 Average monthly visits: 15,000 p/mo

The Roarbots

https://theroarbots.com/

The Roarbots is a celebration of geek culture, representing a diversity of voices that covers a broad swath of the nerdy landscape.

Blogger : Jamie Greene

🌐 Domain authority: 40

💌 Preferred contact method: Social media

Armed with a Book

https://armedwithabook.com/

Hi, I am Kriti and I write at Armed with A Book. I am an avid reader and I view all my interactions with authors about their books as a relationship. I have much to learn from you and your stories and hope that I will be able to get across the message you are conveying with your work. Please review my ‘Work with Me’ page for more information.

Blogger : Kriti Khare

🌐 Domain authority: 29

👀 Average monthly visits: 8,500 p/mo

The Book Nanny

https://thebooknanny.com/

The Book Nanny gives readers a look inside their book without spoilers. We give information about the violence, adult content and language a book contains so readers can find books that fit their media standards.

Blogger : Emily Campbell

🌐 Domain authority: 3

👀 Average monthly visits: 6,000 p/mo

Caffeinated Book Reviewer

http://www.caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/

I cannot guarantee a favorable review, but I will be honest, respectful and fair. My reviews generally take seven days from start to finish. I read books in order of release date, and try to accommodate your requests.

Blogger : Kimberly

🌐 Domain authority: 36

Avalinah's Books

http://avalinahsbooks.space

As for reviews, my preferred genres are general fiction, fantasy and scifi, as well as nonfiction on important topics like equality, disability, fair treatment of individuals. I also love middle grade reads.

Blogger : Evelina

Nadaness In Motion

https://nadanessinmotion.blogspot.com.eg/

Apart from book reviewing, I share author interviews, excerpts, added to my own writing (flash fiction, short stories, and poetry) and a bi-weekly writing prompt

Blogger : Nada Sobhi

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

Mind Joggle

https://mindjoggle.com/

Mind Joggle helps readers find books they love through reviews and book lists. Mostly covering contemporary and literary fiction, with some historical fiction, nonfiction, and young adult and middle grade reads, Mind Joggle offers bookish discussion through reading lists, posts on the reading life, plus learning, creativity, and writing.

Blogger : Allison Casey

🌐 Domain authority: 23

👀 Average monthly visits: 56,000 p/mo

I've Read This

https://ivereadthis.com/

I worked in the Canadian publishing industry for 7 years, and loved every minute of it. Now I write book reviews for various publications, and I'm the books columnist for CBC Calgary's Homestretch. I'm the Past President of the Writers' Guild of Alberta Board of Directors and I host various literary events around the city. The majority of the books I review on this blog have been sent to me from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions are my own.

Blogger : Anne Logan

⭐️ Accepts indie books? No

Kids Lit Book Cafe

https://kidslitbookcafe.com/

KLBC writes professional captivating reviews for children’s books of all ages and all genres.

Blogger : Kids Lit Book Cafe

🌐 Domain authority: 8

👀 Average monthly visits: 100 p/mo

Linda's Book Bag

https://lindasbookbag.com/

The blog was initially designed to share a few thoughts about the books I read and that's the aspect I still enjoy most. I don't give star ratings as my 5 stars might be someone else's 3 so I say what I thought instead, trying to be as honest as I can and I make the review personal to me as a reader. After a few months of blogging I realised just how hard it is for smaller publishers and independent authors to get their books noticed so I'm always willing to feature them if I can.

Blogger : Linda Hill

🌐 Domain authority: 39

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

Bite into Books

http://www.biteintobooks.com/

Hi there! My name is Esther, I'm a 25 year old teacher from The Netherlands. Since I started this blog, I've been getting requests to review books. I've made you a Q&A to be sure we speak the same language.

Blogger : Esther

So you want to find a book blog?

If you’re a voracious reader, you might think of a book blog as an oasis in the middle of the desert: a place on the Internet that brims with talk about books, books, and more books.

Well, good news — we built this directory of the 200 of the best book blogs  to satiate your thirst. Take a walk around, use the filters to narrow down your search to blogs in your preferred genre, and feel free to bookmark this page and come back, as we do update it regularly with more of the best book blogs out there. 

If you’re an aspiring author, you might see a book blog more as a book review blog: a place where you can get your yet-to-be published book reviewed. In that case, you’ll be glad to know that most of the book blogs in our directory are open to review requests and accept indie books! We expressly designed this page (and our book marketing platform, Reedsy Discovery ) to be useful to indie book authors who need book reviews. If you’re wondering how to approach a book blog for a review request, please read on. 

You’ve found a book blog. Now what? 

Let’s say that you’re an author, and you’ve found a couple of book blogs that would be perfect fits to review your book. What now? Here are some tips as you go about getting your book reviews:

• Be sure to read the review policy. First, check that the book blog you’re querying is open to review requests. If that’s the fortunate case, carefully read the blog’s review policy and make sure that you follow the directions to a T.  
• Individualize your pitches. Book bloggers will be able to immediately tell apart the bulk pitches, which simply come across as thoughtless and indifferent. If you didn’t take the time to craft a good pitch, why should the blogger take the time to read your book? Personalize each pitch to up your chances of getting a response. 
• Format your book in a professional manner before sending it out. Ensure that your manuscript isn’t presented sloppily. If the book blogger asks for a digital ARC, you might want to check out apps such as Instafreebie or Bookfunnel. 
• Create a spreadsheet to track your progress. Wading through so many book blogs can be troublesome — not to mention trying to remember which ones you’ve already contacted. To save yourself the time and trouble, use a simple Excel spreadsheet to keep track of your progress (and results). 

Looking to learn even more about the process? Awesome 👍 For a detailed guide, check out this post that’s all about getting book reviews. 

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The Awareness Tour: Virtual Children's Book Tours

Virtual Book Tours—Visibility Meets Credibility

Our virtual book tours, The Awareness Tour , help to provide authors, illustrators, and publishers of all kids and teen books an opportunity from which they can quickly and efficiently expand their reach to a targeted audience of children’s book readers by using  The Children’s Book Review  as a solid platform from which to launch a virtual blog tour/online book tour. Just as we’ve built our own loyal readership, we’ve been busy building relationships with like-minded bloggers and influencers in the children’s book and family-friendly realms, ready to help create buzz for your book(s)!

How Does a Virtual Book Tour Work?

A virtual book tour is a promotional strategy that allows authors to connect with readers and promote their books online without needing physical travel. We are very hands-on to ensure the very best experience. Here’s an overview of how a virtual book tour typically works:

Organizing the Tour:

• Our team will source and coordinate the tour hosts (bloggers, social media influencers, etc.), and create a schedule for featuring your book.
• Tour stops can include various online platforms, such as book blogs and social media platforms. The goal is to reach a diverse audience and engage with potential readers in the spaces they are active.
• Hosts may include book bloggers who review the book, interview the author, or social media influencers who feature the book on their platforms.
• Authors and illustrators may contribute guest posts or interviews to different blogs or websites as part of the tour. This allows them to share insights about the book, the writing process, and other relevant topics.
• Here are just some of the customizable options available:
• Book reviews
• Book giveaways
• Guest posts provided by the author or illustrator
• Cover reveals
• Exclusive excerpt shares
• Book trailer posts
• Dedicated E-mails

Social Media Promotion:

• We work actively to promote the virtual book tour on our social media channels to build anticipation and encourage our readers to participate in your book tour.
• To generate excitement and encourage participation, we organize a giveaway during the virtual book tour. Participants may have the chance to win a signed copy of the book or other related prizes.

Post-Tour Follow-Up:

• After the virtual book tour concludes, we provide you ways for maintaing contact with your new readers. You’ll also receive a report to analyze the tour’s impact, gather feedback, and continue promoting the book through ongoing marketing efforts.

Are Virtual Book Tours Worth It?

We sure think so! The Awareness Tour is our favorite way for creating buzz and visibility for your books in an impactful and meaningful way.

Here are some considerations to help determine whether a virtual book tour is worth it for you:

Reach and Exposure:

• An investment that provides value beyond the tour: Virtual book tours can give authors a broad online reach, allowing them to connect with readers in many different locations, increasing exposure, reaching a diverse audience.
• Featured tour content makes your book, name, and brand searchable on the Web, improving your digital footprint.
• Tour articles and multiple book reviews provide you with marketing content and social proof.

Cost-Effectiveness:

• No travel required, unlike a traditional book tour: Virtual book tours are often more cost-effective than traditional in-person tours, as they eliminate travel expenses. Authors can benefit from the tour without the financial burden of transportation, accommodation, and other associated costs.

Audience Engagement:

• Authors have the opportunity to engage directly with readers through online comment sections and social media interactions. If building a connection with the audience and fostering reader engagement are priorities, a virtual book tour can be very valuable.

Flexibility:

• Virtual book tours offer flexibility in terms of scheduling and format. Authors can participate in a variety of online events and reach a wide audience without being constrained by a specific time or location.
• Authors should consider the time and effort required to plan and execute a virtual book tour. While it eliminates travel time, organizing online events, coordinating with hosts, and promoting the tour on social media can be very time-consuming. It’s our pleasure to take this off your hands by being very hands-on our end.

Book Sales:

• Possible increase in Amazon rankings: While virtual book tours may not guarantee immediate spikes in book sales, they can contribute to long-term visibility and increased sales over time. Authors should manage expectations and consider the tour as part of a broader marketing strategy.

Author Platform:

• Access to multiple bloggers with a targeted audience: For authors who are actively building their online presence and author platform, virtual book tours can be instrumental. Engaging with bloggers and influencers can help authors expand their reach and connect with new audiences.

Ultimately, a virtual book tour increases online exposure for you and your book, as well as a presence that provides you with an extended ripple effect long after the book tour ends.

How Do I Get Started and Plan My Virtual Book Tour?

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• Tell us a little bit bout your book and the intended age range.
• Provide any links with additional information about your book.
• If you already have an idea about how you would like your tour to roll out, let us know.
• Please indicate if you have a timeframe in mind.

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Awareness Tour Examples

• Sea Without a Shore, by Barb Rosenstock | Awareness Tour

Dive into the depths of imagination with Barb Rosenstock’s nonfiction picture book, Sea Without a Shore, brought to life by Katherine Roy.

Sylvia Locke’s Cinderella and the Evil Fairy Godmother (Tairy Fails #2) | Awareness Tour

Join us on a magical, modern retelling of a classic fairy tale as we embark on the virtual book tour for Sylvia Locke’s Cinderella and the Evil Fairy Godmother!

The Kelcie Murphy Series | Awareness Tour

Celebrate the release of Kelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reaper’s Key, the thrilling final installment in the Kelcie Murphy series by Erika Lewis!

Tiki Time: It’s My Turn, by Creator JJ | Awareness Tour

Tiki Time: It’s My Turn is a delightful new children’s book by Creator JJ and Fates Animation Studio. This tour promises magic, adventure, and amazing prizes!

Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends | Awareness Tour

Author Jen Kirkley invites you to follow along on this exciting virtual book tour for Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends.

A New Friend for Dragon, by Bianca Schulze | The Awareness Tour

A New Friend for Dragon by Bianca Schulze, beautifully illustrated by Samara Hardy, is set to captivate hearts and challenge stereotypes.

A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs | Awareness Tour

Welcome to the virtual book tour for A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs by Scott Sollers—winner of the Mom’s Choice Award!

Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River | Awareness Tour

Welcome to the Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River virtual book tour. Don’t miss out on this tail-wagging adventure!

Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality, by Jennifer Nestor | Awareness Tour

Join us on virtual book tour for the heartwarming adventure Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality by Jennifer Nestor, illustrated by Victoria Mikki.

Play Outside with Me, by Kat Chen | Awareness Tour

Join Sam and Squirrel on a delightful playground adventure in Kat Chen’s latest addition to her interactive book series, Play Outside with Me!

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49 Children’s Book Publishers that Accept Direct Submissions — No Agent Required

All of the publishers on this list publish children’s books. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middle-grade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. Some are looking for educational work, others are open to anything. A number of these publishers are large and established. Others are small and just starting out.

The majority are currently open to submissions, but not all of them are. In fact more than usual are closed to submissions because of COVID-19 this year, but many do plan to reopen in the fall.

For this article, we have written a brief review of every publisher, focusing on the essentials. However, if you click on the heading with their name you will be able to read the full review of the company or access the company webpage. The publishers are listed in no particular order.

None of the publishers we review require agents or previous publications.

Page Street Publishing

Page Street Publishing is a publisher of full color, mostly hardcover, gift books, cookbooks, and craft-books. Most of them have an important visual component. They are distributed through Macmillan in every country but Canada (where they have a different distributor). They publish around sixty titles a year. Page Street Publishing has also started to focus on publishing children’s and young adult books.

Nobrow Press is a respected publisher of graphic novels and Flying Eye is their children’s book imprint. Flying Eye publishes both fiction and nonfiction picture books. Nobrow Press and Flying Eye are both different from what we normally review because they are looking for either an author/illustrator or an already formed author-illustrator pair with a book to pitch. They do seem to make exceptions, but for the most part they are not interested in matching illustrators with authors.

Future House Publishing

Future House Publishing is an imprint of Familius press, which in turn is an imprint of Workman. Future House focuses on publishing “adult science fiction and fantasy, as well as middle grade adventure books that embrace community, liberty, and family”. All of the work is clean, free of excessive violence. You can get a feel for what they publish here .

Lavine Querido Arthur A. Levine Books was an imprint of Scholastic Inc. that was founded in 1996 and as of 2019 they parted ways with Scholastic and since 2019 they have been Lavine Querido. They publish hardcover literary fiction and nonfiction for children and teenagers (and discerning adults). They have published many award winning and nominated books, as well as a number of very well known and respected authors.

Allen & Unwin

Allen & Unwin is a large independent Australian Press that is open to submissions on a wide range of topics. They have won a number of Australian publisher awards. They accept based on pitches, and have a system known as the “Friday Pitch” which ensures that at least one editor reviews each unsolicited pitch.

Ulysses Press

Ulysses Press is an independent publisher that has been around for almost a decade. They focus on publishing nonfiction books aimed at niche markets.  It is a good idea to go through their catalog before submitting to see if your work is a good fit for their press.

Sleeping Bear Press

Sleeping Bear Press is a well regarded publisher of board books, picture books, middle grade readers, and young adult fiction. They offer advances to some authors. They have good regional distribution in the Midwest and ok distribution in North America. Their books have won a wide variety of awards, all of them are listed here .

The O’Brien Press

The O’Brien Press is an established and respected publisher that is based in Ireland. They favor Irish voices, but are open to international submissions. They publish nonfiction for adults, and fiction and nonfiction for children.

Gibbs Smith

Gibbs Smith is an established publisher with good distribution and a focus on cook books, interior design and architecture books, and board books for children. They have published a number of bestsellers, including a board book version of Pride & Prejudice.

Pelican Publishing Company

Pelican Publishing Company is a publisher based out of New Orleans. They have been around for the a long time and they published William Faulkner’s first trade paperback book. They have a back list of over 2,500 titles. They publish between 40 to 70 new titles yearly. They focus on publishing art/architecture books, cooking/cookbooks, motivational, popular history (especially Louisiana/regional), children’s books (illustrated and otherwise), and social commentary. They also add that “We will consider almost any well-written work by an author who understands promotion.”

Pan Macmillan Australia

Pan Macmillan Australia is open to direct submissions. They are the Australian imprint of Macmillan, one of the big five publishers. This is the only way to submit to Macmillan directly. They have excellent distribution in Australia. They publish commercial fiction including women’s fiction, romance, thriller, crime, historical, humor, paranormal, fantasy, as well as literary fiction and nonfiction, children’s and young adult books, and commercial nonfiction ranging from memoir to diet.

Penny Candy Books

Penny Candy Books is a publishing company focused on children’s picture books that was founded in 2015 by two poets who met in graduate school. It is a newer company but they seem off to a good start with interviews in various established publications . most to positive reviews by places like Kirkus. Their plan from here on out is to publish 5 to 8 books a year. Gill Books

Gill Books is one of Ireland’s leading publishers of content in terms of both the Primary and Secondary schools market, but they also publish nonfiction for adults. They accept proposals for adult nonfiction and children’s books.

Flashlight Books

Flashlight is an award-winning publisher of illustrated children’s books. They publish books aimed at 4- to 8-year-olds. They only publish 2 to 4 books every year, so they are very selective. The books they publish are beautifully illustrated. They also have good distribution internationally and nationally. The theme of the book must be universal, and the book should focus on family and/or social situations.

Head of Zeus

Head of Zeus is a UK-based print publisher that was founded in early 2012. They publish a wide variety of work including nonfiction, literary fiction, general and genre fiction. They have a number of imprints and have good distribution in the UK. They publish children’s books, but only open to submissions sporadically.

Laurence King

Founded in 1991 in London, Laurence King focuses on publishing books and gifts on the creative arts. They have international distribution and recognition. They are open to proposals for books or gift products for adults, students and children. They focus particularly on the following areas: art and design, architecture, fashion and beauty, film, photography, practical art including painting and drawing, music and popular culture, nature and popular science.

Thames & Hudson

Thames & Hudson was founded in 1949 by Walter and Eva Neurath. Their goal was to create a ‘museum without walls’ and it is named after the rivers flowing through London and New York. They have over 2,000 titles in print. They publish high-quality books in the following categories: the arts (fine, applied, decorative, performing), architecture, design, photography, fashion, film and music, archaeology, history, popular culture and children’s books. Their head offices are in London.

Brother Mockingbird Brother Mockingbird Publishing is a small independent press committed to discovering writers from the American South, but they are also open to good fiction, regardless of where the author is based. Maverick Children’s Books Maverick Children’s Books is a UK-based publisher of children’s books. Their books generally have wonderful covers and illustrations, and are quirky. They publish a variety of books for children. You can learn more about the team behind Maverick here .

Barefoot Books

This Canadian publisher of thoughtful and well-illustrated Children’s book is open to unrepresented submissions from authors and illustrators on a rotating basis. They focus on publishing diverse, inclusive, board books and picture books for ages 0–12. At the time of updating they are closed to direct submissions but do plan to reopen.

Cardinal Rule Books

A respected children’s picture book publisher that is only open to submissions during certain times of year. Their next submission period ended is in early 2022. The work they publish hope to empower children by telling meaningful stories aimed at 4-11 year olds. The work they publish is realistic fiction, which they describe as “a genre made up of stories that could happen in our world and society.”

Artisan Artisan focuses on publishing visual-heavy nonfiction books. The visuals themselves vary between photography, illustration, or graphic design, but the idea is that these books communicate ideas and lessons because of their strong visual components.

Bedazzled Ink

They are a small press that focuses on publishing women and women identifying authors. The books they publish on female protagonists and the female perspective.

AM Ink is a Western Massachusetts based press that publishes quality Biographies, Children’s Books, Novels and Short Story Collections.  They’ve published more than sixty titles, including bestsellers. They have also as sold television rights, and had movies made from their books.

Princeton Architectural Press

Princeton Architectural Press is a small press that focuses on publishing books on architecture, design, photography, landscape, and visual culture. They also publish beautiful stationary and children’s books. They are based in New York. In 2009 they were bought by McEvoy Group. They are now a sister company to Chronicle Books. Shadow Mountain Shadow Mountain is an imprint of Deseret Book .  Both publishers are Mormon, but  Deseret Book focuses more on producing faith-based content. Shadow Mountain publishes primarily fiction and they have published a number of New York Times bestselling books. Because the company is Mormon run, books have to be approved by in-house censors in order to be published. They are very firm about publishing “clean books only”. However the authors need not be Mormon.

Text Publishing

Text Publishing in an Australian press that has published a wide variety of bestsellers. They have won the small publisher of the year award three times. You can get a feel for what they publish here . One of their biggest hits in recent years is the internationally bestselling novel The Rosie Project, by Graeme Simsion (the first in a series of Rosie novels). They don’t publish picture books or early readers. They do publish middle grade readers and books aimed at young adults.

Familius is a newer publisher, established in the last few years, but the head editor is established and has a good track record of working at other publishing companies. duopress  

duopress is a publisher of innovative nonfiction books and gift books. They publish a large variety of non-traditionally formatted books for children, including board books that fold out, flash cards, and sticker books. They also publish more traditional books for children, including local books (such as Portland Baby ). Most of what they publish is aimed at the very young (2 and under). they are a part of the Workman Group

Nosy Crow is a UK-based publisher of children’s books and apps aimed at children. They accept international submissions from all over, but everyone outside of the UK must submit via email (which is their preferred method of submission). They have wide distribution within the UK. The books they published are aimed at children up to the age of 14, although the bulk of what they publish is for children under the age of 12. The young adult books that they do publish are not issue-based, and should not involve drugs, sex, or violence. Most of the apps they publish are aimed at kids between the ages of 2 to 7.

Quirk Books

This Philadelphia-based press publishes just 25 books a year in a whole range of genres, from children’s books to nonfiction to science fiction. Unlike most publishers that tackle a large range of topics, Quirk books has a clear marketing plan and to a certain degree their books have a cohesive feel, because they all are quirky.

Free Spirit Publishing

Free Spirit Publishing is an established publisher with good distribution. They publish primarily nonfiction, mostly curriculum based, where they have a number of niche focuses.

They do publish fiction but only in the form of board books (aimed at infants to 4-year-olds) and picture books (for ages 4 to 8) that focus on social skills and getting along, early learning, character education, self-esteem, and other topics related to positive early childhood development.

Turner Books

Turner publishes books in a wide range of categories and formats — fiction and nonfiction. They publish mainly in print but have electronic options as well. They are a major independent publishing house that has a number of imprints. They publish children’s books under their imprint Ramesy & Todd.

Tilbury House

Tilbury House publishes adult books too (only nonfiction), but they mainly focus on publishing children’s books with a social message. Most focus on the environment, cultural diversity, nature, and social justice. They have published a number of award-winning  books that are greatly respected. They focus on getting these books into schools. The books they publish are for children between the ages of 7 to 12.

The Quarto Publishing Group

The Quarto Publishing Group is an international publishing house known for its illustrated books. They publish most of their work through a number of niche imprints, each with their own focus. All of their US imprints are distributed by Hachette.

Immedium was founded in 2004 and is led by experienced professionals, who have written critically acclaimed books, marketed print and digital media, and sold #1 nationwide best-sellers.  Aquanauts , a series of books they published, was turned into a successful TV show for children.

Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books is a reputable publishing house that publishes many wonderful books, however for the sake of this list, I am just focusing on their children’s line. They have published a number of books that have been nominated for the Caldecott, the most prestigious children’s book award. They publish a large number of children’s books every year and have excellent distributors.

Paulist Press

Paulist Press is an established press that has been around for 150 years. Paulist Press publishes Christian books in a wide variety of sub-genres, including children’s books. They have excellent distribution and sales within that market.

ABDO Books is a publisher that focuses exclusively on educational books for children 4 to 12 years old. They sell many books to schools and appear to be rather good at niche marketing.

August House

August House was established in 1978, originally it focused on publishing poetry but in the 80’s their focus switched to folklore and after that, to storytelling. They no longer publish poetry, instead they focus on publishing children’s books, although many of these are influenced by folklore. They currently publish children’s folktales, picture books, early-grade chapter books, and storytelling resource materials.

Kane Miller

Kane Miller is an award-winning publisher of educational children’s books. Their most famous book to date is the children’s classic Everyone Poops, the English translation of Minna Unchi, a Japanese children’s book written by Taro Gomi. They have good distribution, there books are widely available at libraries, and they generally do an excellent job.

Arsenal Pulp Press

Arsenal Pulp Press is a Canadian small press based out of Vancouver. They have won the Jim Douglas Publisher of the Year Award (from the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia), and they have been a finalist for Small Press Publisher of the Year (awarded by the Canadian Booksellers Association) five times. They have good distribution in Canada and on the West Coast. I’ve seen a number of their books in stores in the Pacific Northwest. They also regularly host and promote events for their authors, and that is a good sign as well.

Arbordale Publishing

This children’s publisher focuses on science and math books that parents and children read together, meaning they offer family-focused rather than school- focused learning.

Dawn Publications

Dawn Publications is a boutique print press focused on publishing books connecting children and nature. They usually just publish six books a year. Their niche focus really seems to pay off; their books have gone on to win a wide variety of awards. Dawn was founded in 1979. The Our Mission Page , although a little tricky to find without a direct link, is well worth the read. They are now part of sourcebooks.

Sky Pony Press

Sky Pony Press is a division of Skyhorse Publishing . This division focuses on publishing work for children, and are also open to publishing young adult work as long as it intersects with other areas of interest for the publisher such as ecology, farm living, wilderness living, recycling, and other “green” topics. 

Dancing With Bear

Dancing with Bear is a print and e-book publisher that publishes exclusively Christian manuscripts. They publish books for adults and children.

A small print publisher based out of Arizona, Hohm has been around for many years. They are a respected press that has published a number of well known authors. The publish a wide variety of genres, including poetry, nonfiction, and children’s books. They generally focus on eastern religion and spirituality. They are not interested in fiction or short story collections.

Eifrig Publishing

Eifrig Publishing is a small independent publishing company that focuses on publishing children’s books. They also publish family psychology books, some nonfiction for adults, and books on education. They publish some eBooks. Their motto is “good for our kids, good for our environment, and our good for our communities.”

Jolly Fish Press

Jolly Fish Press was started in 2012. They are based out of Provo, Utah. Jolly Fish has a major distributor and a large staff for a relatively new press. Their authors have won numerous awards. They publish commercial and literary fiction, historical, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, humor, horror, thriller, middle grade, and young adult. They also publish motivational nonfiction, self-help, biography, and memoir. They are going through ownership changes at this time, so approach with caution

Holiday House

Holiday House is an established and reputable children’s book publisher. Holiday House has been around for over 75 years. They publish picture books as well as books aimed at children grades 1 to 3, grades 4 to 6, and grades 7 and up. They are based out of New York City. They have published many well known books and authors, including Kenneth Grahame. The books that they have published have won numerous respected awards and honors.

Charlesbridge

Charlesbridge publishes high quality books for children and young adults with the goal of creating lifelong readers and lifelong learners. In 2010 Charlesbridge acquired Imagine Publishing, which expanded what they were able to offer. They now have extensive audio offerings. They also publish adult nonfiction, cookbooks, and puzzle books.

Albert Whitman & Company

Albert Whitman & Company has been around since 1919. I grew up reading a series the best-known series that they have published The Boxcar Children. Over the past few years they have started to focus on publishing a larger number of books each year.

Sterling Publishing

Sterling Publishing is owned by Barnes and Noble. They also have a large crafting imprint named Lark. Sterling has been publishing books for over 60 years. They publish children’s books.

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Founded in 1911 and located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company is an independent publisher of religious books. They have a large range, including academic books and reference works in theology, biblical studies, and religious history to popular titles in spirituality, social and cultural criticism, as well as literature and children’s books.

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The 20 best children’s book publishers in 2023.

By August Buck

It isn’t easy, to become a children’s book author . From deciphering endless submission requirements to learning that your dream children’s book publisher doesn’t accept submissions from authors without an agent, it can be difficult finding the right home for your work.

In this article, I will endeavour to make the process of getting a children’s book published a bit clearer for you, as well as include my top picks for children’s book publishers. Because let’s face it, there are a lot of options out there, and you should be armed with the best possible knowledge out there.

You’ll learn the submission requirements for some of the top children’s book publishers, as well as some examples of children’s books these companies have already published so that you can choose a publisher that aligns with your current book. 

Still plotting your next book and unsure if you are writing at a level that’s optimal for children? I encourage you to read our existing post regarding everything you need to know about creating a children’s book , from start to finish!

Now, onto the publishers.

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Best Children’s Book Publishers

Before I discuss some of the top children’s book publishers and their most successful children’s books, I should note that not all children’s book publishers accept submissions directly from authors. Some only accept submissions from literary agents, and you should keep this in mind before falling in love with any one publisher.

It is also important to know which category your work falls under. While this may not seem necessary right away, some publishers may only be looking for certain submissions at certain times. And some children’s book publishers may not even accept certain varieties of children’s books. 

The most common submission types are as follows: 

• Children’s fiction
• Children’s non-fiction
• Children’s picture books /board books

Of course, you can also further divide children’s fiction and nonfiction by age group/demographic (middle grade fiction and nonfiction, YA/young adult books, chapter books etc), and by genre too (fantasy, action/adventure, romance etc) which further complicates the process of researching children’s book publishers.

If you are unsure if your current manuscript meets any of these categories, you may wish to consider our Children’s Manuscript Assessment program . Through this editing service, our  team of editors will read your entire manuscript and give you structured editorial feedback that you can use to craft your work into shape. If your editor thinks your work is ready, we’ll also help you find the right agent, for free.

Now, let’s get onto the children’s book publishers. Keep in mind that the following is only a summary list of some of the best children’s book publishers and that many more exist. I do hope that one of these choices suits your publishing needs perfectly!

1. Bloomsbury Children’s Books USA

With offices around the world and prominent publishing houses in both the US and the UK, Bloomsbury Books is a top contender for children’s book publishing. Established in 1986, Bloomsbury has many popular children’s book authors across every age group. Their YA fiction has grown increasingly popular, their authors often topping the New York Times Bestseller list.

Their kid’s division covers all books for any age, from picture books to young adult novels. Bloomsbury is known for publishing high fantasy YA fiction and heartwarming tales that help provide kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics. Some of their most popular authors and series are Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival and Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer. 

The unfortunate news is that, unless you have a YA book ready to go, Bloomsbury only accepts submissions from a literary agent. However, feel free to take a look at their website for any more useful information, including their various adult and children’s book authors.

2. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, known as HMH for short, has gone through a few changes in its recent past. Now known as either Clarion Books or Mariner Books, this company has been a mainstay in children’s publishing since 1832. From board books to graphic novels, HMH publishes just about any children’s book you can think of.

HMH has worked hard to develop programs for more unique voices in publishing, including new authors in their children’s publishing division. Entitled VERSIFY, this fantastic publishing program reflects a need for accessible and powerful prose and poetry—in children’s picture books, novels, and nonfiction. HMH strives to publish work that can celebrate the lives and reflect the possibilities of all children.

For the most part, HMH is an agent-only submission publishing house. However, their VERSIFY program does accept unsolicited submissions during certain parts of the year. Learn more about HMH and its various submission opportunities here . 

3. Holiday House

Established in 1935 as a publishing company for young readers, Holiday House is a wonderful organization to submit your children’s book to. Their books are processed and distributed as a division of Penguin Random House, and they publish children’s books from ages 4 and up. From picture books to nonfiction informational handbooks, they are publishing some of the most creative and educational children’s books out there.

Given their commitment to education and teaching children about major childhood themes, their website’s search engine for currently published books is in-depth and informative. From young readers books such as Lunch Box Bully by Hans Wilhelm to riveting and humorous YA fantasy like the Devil series by Donna Hosie, Holiday House no doubt publishes something for every kid in your life.

Holiday House does indeed accept unsolicited submissions, which is great news for those of you without an agent. They don’t have the time to respond to every submission that they receive, but they will of course reach out if your manuscript interests them. You can learn more about their variety of books, list of awards received, and their submission process here . 

4. Chicago Review Press

An independent publisher founded in 1973, the Chicago Review Press strictly publishes nonfiction, including an award-winning selection of children’s nonfiction. They are firm in their desire when it comes to children’s picture books: they do not accept them, whether fiction or nonfiction. However, that doesn’t mean you are completely out of luck. If you have a fantastic nonfiction book for children, their submission process is clear and easy to follow on their website !

While nonfiction children’s activity books are their bread and butter, their topics range broadly, from the history of American environmentalism all the way to Salvador Dali. There are a lot of perks to publishing with a small independent publisher, including the fact that they accept unsolicited submissions without an agent. If your book fits the niche that is the Chicago Review Press, they are an award-winning publisher that would be happy to have your nonfiction children’s workbook!

5. Flashlight Press

Looking for another publisher searching for very specific submission guidelines? Check out the specificity needed from Flashlight Press, a children’s book publisher hunting exclusively for books that explore and illuminate the touching and humorous moments of family situations and social interactions through captivating writing and outstanding illustrations. What does this mean, exactly?

Well, if your book targets 4–8 year olds, is under 1000 words, and has a universal theme fitting with many other Flashlight Press titles, you may have found a home for your book! Their titles vary wildly in themes, but all of them have to do with childhood themes and concerns. All of the books tend to tackle these themes with a sense of humor, such as I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll, and Carla’s Sandwich by Debbie Herman. 

So long as you are familiar with the rest of Flashlight Press’s work and think your book has a similar thematic feel, their submission process is easy. Feel free to submit without an agent too, and check out Flashlight’s website here .

6. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing

An American publishing company started in 1924, Simon & Schuster is a powerhouse, capable of publishing 2,000 titles annually under 35 different imprints. Their children’s publishing division is just as lauded and award winning, and they publish just about anything ages 0-12 as well as everything young adult. 

There’s no shortage of award-winning selections published by Simon & Schuster, including the ever-popular To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series by Jenny Han, and the City Spies series by James Ponti. Simon & Schuster may not be the easiest publishing company to publish with for your first book, especially because they don’t accept submissions without an agent. However, they should definitely be a publishing company to reach for as you grow as a children’s author! Learn more about them here .

7. Chronicle Books

San Francisco-based favorite Chronicle Books has a wonderful eye for the unique and aesthetic storyteller. Their children’s books are beloved and unique, and this small independent publisher receives more than 1,000 submissions a month for their YA department alone! They publish most children’s books ideas, including activity books, art books, board books, picture books, chapter books, young adult, games, and gift and stationery items.

While they accept a wide variety of children’s publishing themes, it is important to note that, since Chronicle receives so many submissions, they are hoping for the most unique and innovative stories out there. No pressure, right? At any rate, check out their submission process and desires here !

8. Ladybird Books

UK-based and another division of the Penguin Group, Ladybird books is perfect if you’ve got a bedtime story to tell. Their lineup of children’s books is primarily geared toward younger audiences, from toddlers to roughly age ten. They have many award winning series published under their name, including many Peppa Pig books. 

Their offerings also include a long list of informative nonfiction titles, such as books about the human body and our natural world. While publishing for any division of Penguin may seem complicated at first, they have provided an easy to read guide regarding their submission process . I believe having an agent would be useful if you are hoping to submit to any Penguin Group. 

9. Quirk Books

Looking for a smaller publishing agency for your unique and captivating children’s book? Publishing only around 25 books a year, Quirk Books is based in Philadelphia and is searching for the most original, cool, and fun ideas out there. Is your book creative enough for Quirk? It’s one of my favorite publishing companies, having taken the helm on series such as the Miss Peregrine anthology by Ransom Riggs.

Quirk Books has a very informative and helpful submission page, found here . They have clearly outlined books that they are interested in, as well as appropriate emails for your submissions. From popular YA series to nonfiction books for young readers, Quirk publishes just about anything, so long as it’s quirky.

10. August House Publishers

A more traditional publishing company, August House Publishers are seeking children’s book authors committed to folktales, diverse and memorable. They enjoy stories from many diverse backgrounds, as well as stories that work well as oral tales, stories meant to be passed on from generation to generation. They also have a soft spot for scary stories and stories that can be used in a classroom environment. 

August House is committed to children’s publishing, and there’s no shortage of awards gifted to them for such a commitment. If you have a picture book made especially for young readers or a story related to folktales, stories from the oral tradition, stories from diverse cultures, scary stories and resource books about using stories or storytelling in the classroom, August House Publishers may be the right choice for you. You can email them and learn more about their submission process here .

More Great Children’s Book Publishers

11. Macmillan Children’s Books

12. Hot Key Books

13. David Fickling Books

14. Balzer And Bray

15. Quarto Kids

16. Usborne Publishing

17. Hachette Children’s Group

18. Little, Brown Books

19. Scholastic, Inc.

20. Lerner Publishing Group

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the biggest publisher of children’s books.

There are several big children’s book publishers, including: Bloomsbury; Simon & Schuster; Ladybird books; Macmillan Children’s Books; Usborne Publishing; Hachette Children’s Group; Scholastic, Inc.; and Little, Brown Books.

How Do You Submit A Children’s Book To A Publisher?

To submit a children’s book to a publisher, you first need to decide whether you want to find a literary agent first, contact the publisher directly (rare, but not impossible), or self-publish. It’s helpful to do some research beforehand to find out where your book fits in the market (in terms of age range, genre, hook etc). Then, ensure your manuscript is as well-edited and finely tuned as you can make it, and then proceed to query agents, contact publishers, or begin the self-publishing process; whichever is applicable. Make sure that you carefully read the agent’s/publisher’s submission guidelines before sending your work to them.

How Long Does It Take To Publish A Children’s Book?

As with any book, it can take quite a while to publish a children’s book. Between coming up with the initial idea, planning, writing, researching, editing, and contacting literary agents/publishers or self-publishing, it requires a lot of time and effort. How much time varies widely on a case-by-case basis, but, from start to finish, it generally takes around 1-3 years. Of course, this is an approximation, and some books are published in far less time, while others take much longer to be published. Whether you choose to be traditionally published or self-published also makes a big difference.

How Much Do You Make Selling A Children’s Book?

How much authors make from writing a children’s book depends on whether they’ve already published successful books or have an existing audience, whether they have foreign rights, and even things like how recently the book was released can affect sales figures. Writers generally get an advance; the amount of which can vary based on the popularity of the book’s topic, whether they’re a first time author or an experienced one, and many other factors. If the book has illustrations, the author will split the royalties with the illustrator (unless the author is also the illustrator), so they will both get around 3.5-6% of the book’s sale price, rather than 7-10% royalites for the author of a non-illustrated children’s book. If you have an agent, a proportion of your royalties will also go to them.

While I hope you found a few excellent children’s book publishers from this list, do keep in mind that there are many more that are worth your consideration. Whether you have an agent or not, there are always publishers seeking the best new stories out there. Yours could very well be one of them!

What are some of your top publisher picks for your children’s book? Are you still crafting your book? I encourage you to take some time exploring our website for many publishing resources, and perhaps consider joining the world’s leading online writers club ! Happy writing!

About the author

August Buck is a regular Jericho Writers contributor and full-time freelance writer based in the Pacific Northwest. They have written five full length plays and are currently working on a young adult fantasy series. They also enjoy writing about herbalism, asexuality, and tiny home living. When not writing, they practice yoga, cook with cast iron, and are attempting to learn how to skateboard. They live with their childhood sweetheart and chihuahua mix, Sonny.

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Children’s Book Publishers: 33 Best Publishers for Your Children’s Book

Are you an independent author looking for the best children’s book publishers to submit your work to?

Of all the types of book out there, children’s books are never going away. There will always be a demand for fresh books aimed at youngsters in schools, libraries, and homes.

Finding the right book publisher for your book requires research. Do you like the company’s background and values? Does the publisher have a good reputation for publishing books similar to your own? When you browse their catalog, can you imagine your book alongside the others you see?

To help you find the best children’s book publisher for your work, we’ve gathered together a list of 33 of the top publishing companies open to submissions from unagented authors. 

Here are the top 33 children’s book publishers:

Abdo publishing .

Abdo Publishing started as a small, family-based company based in Minnesota back in 1985. Since then, Abdo has evolved to become one of the biggest providers of educational publishing in America. Abdo Publishing features a wide range of books including picture books, graphic novels, and young adult fiction.

To submit to Abdo , you need to be a fiction author as the publisher isn’t interested in nonfiction at this time. Abdo is looking for proposals related to fiction series consisting of four books. You should send an overview of the series, outlines for the four books, and a few sample chapters from book one.   

Albert Whitman & Company 

Albert Whitman states that its mission is to offer books that are not only worthy of winning an award, but also treat readers with care and respect. The ultimate aim of an Albert Whitman & Company book is to help young readers develop their intellect and emotional maturity. 

You can submit to Albert Whitman if you have a manuscript or proposal for a picture book, middle-grade fiction, or a young adult novel. 

Annick Press 

Annick Press started out back in 1975. They are an indie publisher based in Toronto, Canada. Some of the titles published by Annick include The Paper Bag Princess which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. If you’re interested in children’s book publishers with a track record of publishing successful books, this is one of them. Books offered by Annick have the ultimate aim of helping a child develop their inner resources and encouraging them to contribute to their community. 

Annick welcomes submissions from authors of picture books, middle-grade fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction for young readers of any age. The company is inclusive and particularly welcomes submissions from authors of color, authors with disabilities, and authors who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+.

Arbordale Publishing 

Arbordale Publishing offers young people books that are both educational and fun. Their educational focus is on encouraging a love of STEM topics in their readers. Books published by Arbordale combine a fun but educational story with a practical exercise section at the end to help consolidate learning. 

Arbordale is looking for submissions that are in harmony with its STEM focus. If you’re interested in publishing with Arbordale, read their guidelines carefully, as they break down exactly what they do and don’t want. If you are accepted by Arbordale, you will receive a small advance against your future royalties. 

August House 

August House has a unique angle on children’s book publishing. Their focus is on books based around the folk and oral storytelling traditions of the world. August champions diversity and proudly features writers from every corner of the globe. Over three decades of experience and a large number of prestigious publishing awards are testament to their success. 

You can submit to August House if you have a book for young people that fits with their focus on folklore and oral tradition. Illustrators are also invited to submit to August House.  

Boyds Mills Press

Boyds Mills has over thirty years of experience offering books of various types to young readers. The children’s book publishing company doesn’t have a particular philosophical focus and offers a wide mixture of different titles. However, they state that all their books have the fundamental focus of providing information and entertainment, no matter the age of the reader.

They only open up for submissions periodically, so be sure to check back if they aren’t accepting new books when you check them out.   

Candlewick Press

Candlewick Press started back in the early 90s, originally offering top-quality picture books before expanding to offer many different genres for young readers. It is one of the more commonly known children’s book publishers today. Candlewick are proud of their commitment to truly independent publishing and helping their authors and illustrators to produce books that young readers love.

Candlewick accepts submissions from both authors and illustrators. Sometimes, the company states that they aren’t interested in manuscript or art submissions at a particular time, so be sure to check back if you notice that. 

Cardinal Rule Press

Cardinal Rule Press is a traditional publisher based out of Southeast Michigan. The company has a strong ethical focus, stating that their titles aim to inspire children to be hopeful and courageous as well as promoting the Golden Rule. 

If you want to submit to Cardinal Rule Press , they have windows open intermittently. It is unknown when their next submission period will be after the current one ends. 

Charlesbridge

Charlesbridge aims to serve young readers through books that focus on positivity, wonder, and fun. Titles from Charlesbridge aim to engage young readers by encouraging lifelong learning and further activities within the classroom and home. 

If you are interested in publishing with Charlesbridge, you need to submit a digital manuscript as they are not interested in receiving hard copies. 

Chicago Review Press

Chicago Review Press has been active in the independent publishing world for almost 50 years. The company currently has over 1000 titles in print and aims to encourage diversity and inclusivity by championing minority authors of various racial, gender, and disability backgrounds.

If you have a children’s book that is not a picture book, you are eligible to submit to Chicago Review Press . They suggest sending a query rather than a manuscript initially.   

Chronicle Books 

Chronicle is an independent publisher focusing on a wide range of products including books but also journals, desk accessories, and calendars. Chronicle Books offers titles to readers of all ages but also has a dedicated kids and teens imprint. They are a San Francisco publisher that also has a base in London.

To submit to Chronicle , you need to send a physical paper submission. The company isn’t interested in receiving digital submissions, unlike many of the other children’s book publishers. 

David Fickling Books 

David Fickling Books used to be part of Scholastic and later Random House but is now a fully independent book publisher. The company’s values are based around freedom, flexibility, and a commitment to embracing new technology. David Fickling Books offers titles from major authors including Philip Pullman.

Sometimes, David Fickling Books closes their submissions process to authors without agents. Check out their guidelines and reach out to them to make sure. 

Flashlight Press 

Flashlight Press is based around the simple mission of providing books shining a light on family and social situations aimed at young readers. The company has a small core team of six people but offers a wide catalog of books, including many award winners.

Flashlight Press welcomes submissions from both authors and artists. If you have a fictional children’s picture book, reach out to Flashlight and see if it’s a good fit. 

Flying Eye Books 

Flying Eye Books is an imprint of Nobrow aimed at younger readers. The publisher’s main objective is to offer beautifully designed reads based on visual content for children. Flying Eye not only translates their own books into international languages to serve young readers across the globe but also translates the work of international authors to be enjoyed by the Anglosphere. 

If you think your book is a good fit for the Flying Eye and Nobrow approach to publishing, you should check out their submission guidelines . Unlike a lot of other children’s book publishers, Flying Eye promises they will get in touch even if you are rejected.  

Free Spirit Publishing 

Free Spirit Publishing is a children’s book company with a purpose. They aim to do more than entertain young readers with their books – they also want to equip them with the information and skills they need to navigate the difficult moments in life, such as facing bullying and building self-esteem. Former teacher Judy Galbraith founded Free Spirit in 1983 to fill the gap she noticed for books that aimed to nurture young people.

Free Spirit Publishing is open for submissions for both educator resources and children’s and teen books. Check out their guidelines to see if your book is a good fit.  

Hogs Back Books 

Hogs Back Books is based out of Wiltshire, England, and offers a mixture of books for younger readers of various ages. At this time, Hogs Back features picture books for the youngest readers out there, books for readers up to the age of 14, and fiction for teenagers. It is a children’s book publisher that caters to various age levels.

If you have a suitable book aimed at readers of 10 years old or younger, you can check out Hogs Back Books’ submissions guidelines PDF here . 

Holiday House 

Holiday House has a special place on this list as it is the oldest publisher in America to focus solely on books for younger readers. The company started offering children’s books back in 1935 and hasn’t looked back since. As well as offering books for children and young adults, Holiday House publishes a series of books for people just learning to read titled I Like to Read.

You can check out the full Holiday House submissions guidelines here . They are looking for full manuscripts rather than summaries and are open to physical or digital submissions.   

Immedium is a children’s book publisher that aims to inspire young readers to fall in love with reading, writing, and illustration to the extent they go on to produce their own creative work. The company is based in San Francisco and features a lot of titles with an Asian-American focus, such as books exploring the Chinese Zodiac.

If you are an author or an illustrator, you can submit your work to Immedium . You will need to send a physical copy of your manuscript or art as digital submission is not available. 

Kane Miller

Kane Miller offers children’s books that reflect the diversity of the world and aim to explore and celebrate cultural similarities and differences alike. The publisher has a wide selection of titles, featuring everything from books for babies through to a series of official Bear Grylls books for young readers.  

You can submit either artwork or a full manuscript to Kane Miller. Submissions are by email only and Kane Miller aims to respond within 10 to 14 weeks.  

Kids Can Press 

Kids Can Press is based in Canada and has offered socially responsible children’s books since 1973. At this time, Kids Can has a catalog featuring over 600 titles. Some of the themes found in Kids Can books are impressive, tackling issues such as unconscious racial bias in an understandable way that young minds can grasp. 

You can submit your work to Kids Can Press via mail. Kids Can have put out a statement saying their offices are closed until after the pandemic is over, so reach out to them for confirmation of when they will reopen.  

Lee & Low Books 

Lee & Low Books describes itself as the largest publisher of diversity-focused books for children in the United States. Since 1991, Lee & Low has published books with a particular focus on supporting minority-Ethnic artists and unpublished writers. Their stories focus on modern, contemporary topics that are intended for every child to enjoy, no matter their background.

Although Lee & Low does accept unagented submissions from time to time, they currently do not. You can still get in touch via an agent or make contact directly at a writing conference. Lee & Low also encourage authors who are writing a children’s book to start a relationship by entering one of their writing contests. 

Little Tiger Press

Little Tiger Press is a British-based children’s book publisher with over three decades of experience. The company’s mission is to offer young people children’s books of the highest quality to encourage a lifelong love of reading. Little Tiger’s books aim to offer an amusing, meaningful, and imaginative experience for young people. 

You can submit to Little Tiger Press if you’re an author or an illustrator. Take the time to check out their various imprints to find the best fit for your idea. 

Mighty Media Press

Mighty Media Press is an imprint of the wider Might Media company. The company states its mission is to equip young people with everything they need to become exceptional grownups. Mighty Media uses a wide range of formats to reach younger readers, including ebooks, audiobooks, and graphic novels. 

Submitting to Mighty Media is a very selective process. They state that they publish six books out of the thousands of submissions they receive each year. Check out their guidelines carefully to stand the best chance of acceptance. 

Page Street Publishing 

Page Street Publishing is based just outside of Boston and has been in business since 2012. Page Street has an incredibly strong focus on socially-conscious practices, such as using soy-based ink to protect the environment. As well as offering some books for adult readers, Page Street has dedicated picture book and Young Adult divisions. 

Page Street accepts both agented and unagented submissions . Read their guidelines carefully as there is a slightly different process for children’s books, young adult fiction, and nonfiction.  

Pants On Fire Press

Pants On Fire Press is a boutique publisher that offers titles to middle-grade and young adult readers. They publish on a traditional basis, offering royalties and no charges to authors, unlike the vanity press model. Pants On Fire also offers author services in addition to their traditional publishing activities.

If you are looking to submit to Pants On Fire , read their guidelines carefully to make sure you meet their criteria. You will need to send an initial query via email rather than a full manuscript.  

Peachtree Publishing Company

Peachtree Publishing Company is a Georgia-based publisher. They have been offering books since 1977. Peachtree started as a way to feature local Southern writers and originally focused on mature readers before switching emphasis to offer books for young people of all ages. While some children’s book publishers focus on one age group, this is a good option if you’re interested in writing for various ages.

You can submit either manuscripts or artwork to Peachtree . Sometimes, they are only interested in receiving work from authors with agents, so be sure to check.   

Phaidon is a fairly highbrow publisher that mainly features adult books covering topics such as art, architecture, and fashion. However, they also publish children’s books. Their children’s titles cover everything from typical stories through to more unusual offerings like a children’s guide to Jackson Pollock.

Phaidon considers submissions for board books, novelty books, and picture books aimed at the 0-8 age bracket.  

Really Decent Books 

Really Decent Books is a British-based publisher that focuses on titles for younger readers, such as babies, toddlers, and young children. Really Decent titles feature at major book fairs including London, Frankfurt, and Bologna. The company has a strong environmental focus in its supplies and processes.

You can reach out to Really Decent Books if you have an idea for an illustrated book. They aim to reply within 3-4 weeks. 

Sleeping Bear Press

Sleeping Bear Press started just before the new millennium with a single title. The books published by Sleeping Bear aim to educate younger readers while also entertaining them. Sleeping Bear Press offers books suitable for grade levels ranging from Preschool through to Grade 8. 

To submit to Sleeping Bear Press , you are required to send a full manuscript via email as a Word document. Sleeping Bear replies to authors around six months after submission if they are interested in taking things forward.  

Tilbury House Publishers 

Tilbury House Publishers has over 40 years of experience publishing titles for both young and grownup readers. Nowadays, the company’s focus is on offering books for young readers that deal with important social topics such as tolerance, environmental concerns, and global empathy. 

You can submit to Tilbury House if you have a full manuscript or an illustration portfolio. You should send full manuscripts via mail or you can reach out via email with an initial query if you’re interested in this children’s book publisher. 

Tuttle Publishing 

Tuttle Publishing is one of the oldest publishers on this list, celebrating its 70th anniversary back in 2018. The company is based in both Vermont and Tokyo and has a strong focus on Asia accordingly. As well as conventional children’s books, Tuttle has a strong focus on graphic novels, manga, and coloring books. 

Tuttle encourages authors to submit a book proposal via either mail or email, although email is preferred. They will get back to authors within 3 months if interested, a shorter time period than many other publishers. 

Versify 

Versify is an imprint of HMH Books curated by award-winning author Kwame Alexander. Currently, their focus is on publishing picture books, novels, nonfiction, and poetry that celebrate and reflect the lives of all children. Versify states that they are proud to work with established and undiscovered talent alike. 

You can submit to Versify if you have a full children’s book manuscript in line with the company’s values. New unsolicited submissions are currently closed due to Covid but will open up again after the pandemic settles down. 

Workman Publishing 

Workman Publishing offers a wide range of different books including a dedicated children’s book division. The company is headquartered in Greenwich Village, New York, but also has offices across the USA. Workman’s children’s books division publishes titles for kids of all ages, ranging from babies to titles for teens and young adults. 

Workman allows authors to submit their book proposal via email. Although they welcome unsolicited children’s book proposals, they are not interested in receiving picture book submissions. 

Should you use a traditional children’s book publisher or self-publish?

It’s no surprise that we advocate the independent route! But we genuinely feel there are superb reasons to go your way rather than working with a publisher. One complicating factor is finding a specialist children’s book agent . But what if you chose a simpler option instead?

If you choose the self-publishing path, you benefit from:

• Speed. You will have noticed that most of the publishers on this list take at least six months to respond to submissions! That’s not the time it takes to get your book out there. It’s the time it takes for them to even get back to you! Choosing to self-publish cuts out the waiting time entirely and lets you experience success sooner.
• Freedom. As a self-published children’s author, you have total creative freedom. You can ensure your book is exactly as you want it to be, and carry out its launch and marketing at a time that suits you.
• Income. When you self-publish, you receive a bigger slice of the royalties than you would from working with a traditional publisher. 

If you want to learn more about what self-publishing looks like as a children’s book author, reach out to our team ! We have a brand new program that provides you with everything you need to experience serious levels of success. 

Whether you choose the self-publishing route or end up publishing with one of the options in this guide, we wish you every success with your children’s book!

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17 Top Independent Children’s Book Publishers

By Katrina Kwan

Have you written a children’s book and want to publish it traditionally through an independent press?

Below you’ll find 17 top independent children’s book publishers.

1. Andersen Press

Established in 1976, Andersen Press is an independently-operated children’s book publishing company based out of London, UK. Andersen Press has worked with a number of award-winning authors, and publishes books intended for children up to twelve years old. Some of their titles include “Alexander and the Wind-Up mouse” by Leo Lionni, “A Little Bit of Winter” by Paul Stewart, and “War and Peas” by Michael Foreman.

Andersen Press is currently accepting manuscript submissions for children’s illustrated books and juvenile fiction through regular mail. If you’re sending fiction, you should include the first three chapters of your project for consideration. If submitting a children’s picture book, you’re asked to send copies of your artwork along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. For more information, you can review Andersen Press’ submissions guidelines . For general inquiries or more information, you can also reach the publisher’s team via email .

2. Annick Press

Annick Press is an independent Canadian publishing company based out of Willowdale, Ontario. Founded in 1975, Annick Press is a publisher of fiction and nonfiction for children and young adult audiences, and have published a wide range of award-winning books such as “Eyes and Spies” by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, “The Sound of Freedom” by Kathy Kracer, and “The House of One Thousand Eyes” by Michelle Barker.

Annick Press is currently accepting unsolicited manuscript submissions for children’s picture books, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction for younger audiences. All submissions can be sent via email . You’re strongly encouraged to review the publishing company’s submissions guidelines before sending any material in for consideration. Annick Press is currently interested in working with writers from diverse backgrounds.

3. Barefoot Books

Based out of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Barefoot Books is an independent publishing company that specializes in children’s books. Established in 1992 by co-founding mothers Nancy Traversy and Tessa Strickland, Barefoot Books operates on the premise that books should celebrate diversity and spark imagination and a need for learning. Some of their award-winning titles include “How Big Is A Pig?” by Clare Beaton, “The Gigantic Turnip” by Aleksei Tolstoy and Niamh Sharkey, and “Catch that Goat!” by Polly Alakija.

They are unfortunately closed to submissions at this time, but strongly encourage you to check back at a later date. For general inquiries or more information, you can reach the team at Barefoot Books via email .

4. Berbay Publishing

Berbay Publishing is an independent children’s book publishing company that’s based out of Kew East, Australia. Specializing in producing books intended for young readers, Berbay is an award-winning publishing company that’s produced titles like “Night Walk” by Alison Binks, “Heads and Tails: Insects” by John Canty, and “The Blue Bench” by Albert Asensio.

While the publishing company is not actively seeking submissions at this time, you’re encouraged to submit a query letter through the company’s online contact form . Alternatively, if you’re an author with literary representation, you can have your literary agent submit a query letter on your behalf.

5. Candlewick Press

Candlewick Press is an independent publisher of children’s books and young reader fiction based out of Somerville, Massachusetts. Established in 1992, Candlewick Press strives to produce high-quality picture books and cutting-edge children’s fiction. They’ve published a handful of award-winning titles like “Raymie Nightingale” by Kate DiCamillo, “Sam and Dave Dig a Hole” by Mac Barnett, and “Home” by Carson Ellis.

Candlewick Press is unfortunately not open to accepting unsolicited manuscripts at this time. If you’re an author with literary representation, you’re strongly encouraged to have your literary agent submit a query letter or book proposal on your behalf. If interested in your project, a member of the Candlewick press editorial team will contact you promptly.

6. Charlesbridge Publishing

Charlesbridge Publishing is an independent publisher of children’s books based out of Watertown, Massachusetts. They produce books for younger readers, middle grade readers, and young adults in both fiction and nonfiction categories. Several of their award-winning titles include “A Long Pitch Home” by Natalie Dias Lorenzi, “Baby Pig Pig Talks” by David McPhail, and “Calabazas” by Jacqueline Farmer.

They are currently accepting manuscript submissions via regular mail. They ask that you do not include an SASE, as materials will not be returned after consideration. They are always happy to work with established and new authors, as the team at Charlesbridge Publishing values unique voices and stories that will inspire young readers. You can find more information bout their manuscript submissions guidelines here .

7. Fat Fox Books

Fat Fox Books is an independent children’s book publishing company that’s based out of Kent, UK. Recently founded in 2014, Fat Fox Books aims to publish books intended for readers between the ages of three to fourteen years old. They love to work with established authors, but are always on the lookout for new talent. Some of their titles include “I Have an Orange Juicy Drink” by Andrew Sanders, “Little Bell and the Moon” by Giles Paley-Phillips and Iris Deppe, and “Prankenstein vs. Yankenstein” by Andy Seed.

Due to the overwhelming volume of manuscript submissions that they’ve received, Fat Fox Books is currently closed to submissions at this time. You’re strongly encouraged to check back at a later date when this status may change. For general inquiries or more information, you can reach the team at Fat Fox Books via email .

8. Flash Light Press

Flash Light Press is an independent publishing company that specializes in children’s illustrated picture books. Based out of Brooklyn, New York, Flash Light Press strives to produce high-quality books with enriching stories and beautiful illustrations. A number of their titles have gone on to win literary awards, including books like “Alley Oops” by Janice Levy, “Carla’s Sandwich” by Debbi Herman, and “Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick” by Roz Rosenbluth.

They are currently accepting submissions for fictional children’s books via email . Their editorial team is primarily interested in books targeted toward readers between the ages of four to eight, that are under 1000 words in length, have universal themes, and deal with topics about family or social situations. For more information, you can review their submission guidelines .

9. Holiday House

Holiday House is an independent publishing company that specializes in publishing children’s books. Based out of New York, New York, Holiday House was first established in 1935 with the express purpose of publishing books for children. Some of their latest releases include “Look and Be Grateful” by Tomie dePaola, “The Croaky Pokey!” by Ethan Long, and “Fish Wish” by Bab Barner.

They are currently open to receiving manuscript submissions via email . They note that due to the high volume of submissions they receive, they will only contact those authors whose projects have piqued their interest. The also note that they do not publish mass-market books like pop-ups, activity books, sticker books, coloring books, or licensed titles. You can review their submission guidelines for more information.

10. Imagine That

Imagine That is an independent publishing company based out of Suffolk, UK, that primarily specializes in fiction and nonfiction intended for younger readers. Some of their picture book titles include “Always There Bear” by Trudi Granger, “Big City Kitty” by Susie Linn, and “Bubble Trouble” by Oakley Graham.

They are currently accepting manuscript submissions via email or post. They note that due to the high volume of submissions that they’ve received as of late, they will only contact those authors whose projects have interested them. You can expect to hear a reply within six to eight weeks. For more information, you can review their submission guidelines . For general inquiries or more information, you can also use their website’s online contact form to reach a member of their team.

11. Kane Miller Book Publishers

Kane Miller is an award-winning independent children’s book publisher that’s based out of San Diego, California. Some of their newest releases include titles like “Axel & Beast: Castel of Cyborgs” by Adrian C. Bott, “Be Brave!” by Dr. Sharie Coombes, and “Boy Band of the Apocalypse” by Tom Nicoll. They are unfortunately not accepting submissions at this time, but strongly encourage you to check back at a later date. For general inquiries or more information, you can contact a member of the Kane Miller team through their website’s online contact form .

12. Literary Mango

As a small, independent publishing company based out of Little Neck, New York, Literary Mango primarily publishes children’s picture books, as well as young adult science fiction and fantasy. Some of their titles include “Start with Sorry” by PT Finch, “Animals Can Sing” and “Thinking of Mom” by MO Lufkin.

They are currently accepting submissions for children’s picture books via email . For more information, you can review their submission guidelines. If interested in your project, a member of their editorial team will reach out to you promptly to discuss marketing and publication. For general inquiries or more information, you can also contact a member of the Literary Mango team through their website’s online contact form .

13. Native Ink Press

Based out of Monrovia, California, Native Ink press is an independent publishing company that specializes in producing nonfiction and children’s books. As an imprint of Ink Smith Publishing, Native Ink Press first began in 2013, publishing only a handful of titles every year. Some of their children’s books include “Baby Moo’s Great Escape” by Julie Flanders, “The Many Amazing Lives of Hildebear” by Dudley B. Dawson, and “The Gorilla Picked Me!” by Michele McAvoy.

They are currently accepting children’s books submissions from US-based authors only. They ask that you submit your manuscript via email , along with your contact information, a brief author bio, a marketing plan, and a synopsis of your story. For more information, you can review their submission guidelines . For general inquiries or more information, you can also reach out to the team at Native Ink Press through their website’s online contact form .

14. Nimbus Publishing

Nimbus Publishing is an independent Canadian publishing company based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. They publish a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, and have an ever-expanding children’s book category targeted to all ages of young readers –including a category for younger French readers! Some of their titles include “Baby’s Lullaby” by Jill Barber, “Bud the Spud” by Stompin’ Tom Connors, and “Bounce and Beans and Burn” by Doretta Groenendyk and Shannon Murray.

They are currently accepting submissions for children’s fiction, and are especially interested in representing authors from Atlantic Canada. You can submit a query letter regular mail. You should include information about your intended audience, a marketing plan (if applicable) a brief author bio, and the first three to four chapters of your book. Be sure to include an SASE if you would like your material returned to you. For more information, you can review their submission guidelines .

15. Nosy Crow

Nosy Crow is an independent publishing company based out of London, UK. Specializing in children’s books, this publishing company has won several awards for their amazing publications. Some of their titles include “A Bear is a Bear (Except When He’s Not” by Karl Newson and Anuska Allepuz, “A Chase in Time” by Sally Nicholls, and “A Duckling Called Button” by Helen Peters.

They are unfortunately closed to submissions at this time, as they are currently going through a high volume of submissions. You’re strongly encouraged to check back at a later date. For general inquiries or more information, you can still contact the team at Nosy Crow via email .

16. Pajama Press

Founded in 2011, Pajama Press is an independent Canadian publishing company out of Toronto, Ontario. They specialize in producing books for children and young adults, and publish a wide range of picture books, early chapter books, middle grade novels, young adult novels, as well as literary nonfiction. Some of their titles include “A Bear in War” by Harry Endrulat and Stephanie Innes, “A Good Day for Ducks’ By Jane Whittingham, and “A+ for Big Ben” by Sarah Ellis.

Due to the high volume of submissions that they’ve received, Pajama Press is unfortunately closed to submissions until February 28 th , 2019, at which point they will reopen. In the meantime, you can review their submission guidelines and prepare your manuscript for consideration. For general inquiries or more information, you can contact their team via email .

17. Peanut Butter Press

Based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Peanut Butter Press is a small, independent Canadian publishing company that specializes in children’s picture books. Some of their titles include “Brandon’s Big, Bad Barfday” by Tina Powell, “Airplanes in the Garden: Monarch Butterflies Take Flight” by Joan Z. Calder, and “Emma’s Gems’ by Anne Renaud.

They are currently open to accepting children’s picture books after first receiving a query letter via email or regular mail. You should include your contact information, a brief author bio, any relevant credentials or experience, and a short synopsis of your book. If interested in your project, a member of Peanut Butter Press’ team will reach out to you.

Are there any other independent children’s book publishers that need to be on this list? Please tell us about them in the comments box below!

K. Z. Kwan is a freelance writer based out of Halifax, Canada.

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Top 10 Children's Book Publishers Who Are Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts

If you're a children's book author, you face many different options today for publishing your work. The online resources available today offer many choices and opportunities for writers to publish their work, although it can take some careful planning to navigate this landscape. Traditional publishing involves hiring an agent, who then contacts publishers and seeks to generate interest in your manuscript. But what if you have no agent and no publisher?

One option is to go ahead and submit your work to publishers anyway. This is called an unsolicited manuscript, or a work of writing that an editor of a publishing house has not specifically requested from you. It suggests that all the work is done on your part as the submitting author. This can seem scarier than it is. No one is born with a publisher; every author in the history of mankind was once unsolicited and unagented! Luckily there are several publishing houses that accept unsolicited work, such as the following:

1) Holiday House

Holiday House publishes both fiction and nonfiction children's books. This well-known publisher specializes in hardcovers, including picture books for kids ages 0 - 6, chapter books for ages 5 - 9, middle grade literature for ages 11 - 13, and young adult books for ages 14 - 17.

To submit your manuscript, send a hard copy of the entire work by U.S. mail to Editorial Department, Holiday House, 425 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017. Holiday House does not return manuscripts, so don't include a SASE in your submission.

2) Charlesbridge

Accepting board books, picture books, middle-grade fiction, and young adult novels, Charlesbridge is looking for manuscripts that present new voices, visions, and perspectives in order to nurture lifelong learners. Its fiction selections feature engaging, driven plots with appealing characters. Nonfictions manuscripts focus on topics of nature, math, science, the arts, and diversity.

To submit a manuscript, send a cover letter that includes your personal info, any previously published works, and your relevant writing experience. Charlesbridge has different submission guidelines for each type of manuscript, so be sure to review the submissions guidelines page for details on your specific type of text.

Charlesbridge also has a strong social media presence and offers a newsletter you can sign up for on its website that can help you stay updated on the publishing houses' events and promotions.

3) Chicago Review Press

This well-respected publishing house accepts submissions from almost all genres, including children's books and young adult stories. Chicago Review Press releases over 60 new titles every year, and it values originality in the work it accepts. It is particularly seeking works of nonfiction on several different topics. Note that it doesn't publish picture books, and it is currently not accepting fiction.

While it has won several awards for its children's book line called "For Kids," Chicago Review Press is open to any type of kid's book, so give it a try, as it values long-term relationships with its authors. It's best to mail a brief query to one of the editors first, and only then follow up with the full manuscript submission.

4) Sleeping Bear Press

Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Sleeping Bear Press is a leading children's book publisher that publishes gripping children's titles. The company started in 1988 with their famous book "The Legend of Sleeping Bear," and since then it has established a reputation as one of the best children's book publishers and has won several awards and critical acclaim for its production of thoughtful content.

Sleeping Bear Press specializes in picture books and middle-grade novels in both fiction and non-fiction. It only accepts email submissions right now. Attach your manuscript as a Word file, and in the body of the email, provide your cover letter (no cover letters as an attachment, please), your full name, your postal address, any previous publishing experience, word count of your book, and a brief summary of your manuscript.

5) Boyds Mills Press

Boyds Mills & Kane specializes in socially conscious, educational fiction and nonfiction titles for children. This publishing house is currently seeking picture books, middle-grade fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and teen nonfiction. Boyds Mills & Kane's Submissions page includes an editor wish list for each of its senior/assistant editors, which can give you an idea of what might have a better chance at acceptance. When submitting your work by email, specify which editor you would like to reach, as well as your book title, genre, and word count. Further specifications apply for each genre of fiction and nonfiction, so make sure to check off those boxes when submitting.

6) Kane Miller Press

Kane Miller Press is a division of EDC Publishing. It publishes picture books in all genres, specializing in stories with American subjects. It's seeking to expand its list of picture books, in fact, so if that's your specialty, this might be your match.

Kane Miller also accepts chapter books and middle-grade fiction with a focus on community. With this type of book, it is looking for stories written from first-hand experience.

Do you think this publishing house is right for you? Send an email to [email protected] . In the body, include a short cover letter with the complete manuscript (do not send attachments). You can also provide a synopsis and a sample chapter if your book is lengthy. Also within the body, provide the book's word count and your short professional biography (3-5 sentences). Address your submission to "The Editors."

Phaidon publishes illustrated children's books for ages 0-8, including picture books, novelty books, and board books. It limits acceptance to work that matches the Phaidon brand, so be sure to explore the publisher's store to get familiar with what it is looking for.

While Phaidon does accept unsolicited submissions, it does give priority to agent submissions. To submit your work, send your query letter, book proposal, and entire manuscript by email to [email protected] .

8) Mighty Media Press

Mighty Media Press is looking for books and media that ignite a child's curiosity, imagination, social awareness, and sense of adventure. It places such importance on these aspects that it won't publish books that don't satisfy these criteria. It publishes picture books (ages 0 - 6), junior readers (ages 4 - 11), and middle-grade (ages 11 - 13) fiction and nonfiction.

Submission to Mighty Media Press requires that you provide your email address on its submissions page . Then Mighty Media will send you a link where you can upload your cover letter, a synopsis, and up to 30 pages of your book.

9) Pagestreet Publishing

This publisher is relatively new but already pretty well established. Pagestreet Publishing is particularly interested in children's books, including picture books (fiction and nonfiction) as well as young adult novels. It is expanding its illustrated children's books collection, which makes this house a good option for unsolicited submissions.

To submit your manuscript, send a brief query via email with your book as a Word attachment (if text only) or a PDF for a book with illustrations. Your query letter should contain your synopsis, pitch, and target age range and a bio that describes your occupation, publishing history, social media presence, whether or not you are represented by an agent, and any other information relevant to your submission.

10) Flashlight Press

An established children's books publisher, Flashlight Press specializes in books written for very young readers. Their books often feature relationships between people and multiculturalism with humor and touching moments, depicted through strong writing and high quality illustrations. It is looking for books targeting children ages 4-8.

This publishing house seeks to maintain its brand, so take a look at the previous works it has published to determine if your book is right for Flashlight Press. Your children's book must be less than 1,000 words, have a universal theme, and deal with family or social situations.

When you're navigating the sometimes-discouraging landscape of agentless publishing, these companies can provide a ray of hope as well as some areas of focus for your target audience. While you should be realistic about your chances (for every author who gets published, there are thousands of writers waiting to get their foot in the door), this list provides some candidates to help you to gain access to the right people to help you get your work published and into the hands of eager young readers around the world.

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Trip to Veliky Novgorod: the birthplace of Russia

Last Updated on January 6, 2024 by Irena Domingo

Around 180 kilometers south of St. Petersburg we can find Veliky Novgorod, the oldest city in Russia, whose historical center is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it’s quite worth a visit. I’ll explain you how to get there and what to see.

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1. how to get there, visit the city in 1 day, staying in veliky novgorod, restaurants and food, route 1: the novgorod kremlin, route 2: the court of yaroslav and the old market, route 3: at the birth of the vjojov river.

Veliky Novgorod is a beautiful city of about 230,000 inhabitants, located about 180 kilometers south of St. Petersburg, known as “The Birthplace of Russia” or “The Oldest City of Russia”, as it was in this city, in 862, where Prince Rurik proclaimed the modern Russian state.

Until the year 1478, the city was called Gospodin Veliky Novgorod (‘Lord Novgorod the Great’), and till 1999 its official name was Novgorod, an abbreviated name by which this city is usually known (not to be confused with Nizhny Novgorod).

It was one of the most important cities of Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages and was the only principality that was saved from Mongolian dominion after the Mongolian invasion of Russia.

In this city, located on the banks of the Voljov River , we can find the Cathedral of Saint Sophia , built between 1045 and 1052, and it is considered the oldest city in Russia . It is part of the historical center of the city, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992, and it is located inside the Kremlin of the city. This city is also the birthplace of famous composer Sergei Rachmaninoff .

Novgorod is a very popular weekend destination for St. Petersburg residents and is also very popular with tourists visiting the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, who also are taking advantage of the route between the two to make a stop in this ancient city.

The city is located at around 180 kilometers southeast of St. Petersburg and about 524 kilometers northwest of Moscow. You can get there by train, bus or car. The easiest and quickest way is by train: from Saint Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod it takes around 3 hours and from Moscow the journey is about 5 hours. From the Novgorod railway station you can reach the city center by walking in about 10 minutes.

• From St. Petersburg : two fast trains depart daily (Lastochka), the first train leaves at 7 in the morning and arrives at around 10 at Veliky Novgorod, while the second leaves at about 19:30 and arrives around at 23:00 hours. Trains depart from St. Petersburg-Glavny Station (commonly known as Moskovsky Station) and arrive at the Novgorod railway station , which is on the RZD website as NOVGOROD-NA-VOLHOVE. For the return journey there is also an early morning train and another in the afternoon. These tickets can be purchased on the RZD website.
• From Moscow: the most comfortable way is to take the night train that departs from Leningradsky station at 22:05 hours, and arrives at 6:25 hours in Novgorod (the ticket can be bought in advance on RZD website). The other option is to take the Sapsan high-speed train to Chudovo (it takes around 3 and a half hours) and from there, take a bus to Novgorod (which can take 1 hour and a half).

Important: these schedules may vary, so it is best to consult them directly on RZD’s website . You can find more information on how to buy tickets in this article: Trains in Russia: How to buy tickets on-line without the middle-man .

2. How to plan the visit

There are different possibilities to visit Veliky Novgorod, depending on your itinerary and the available time you have:

• You can go and return the same day from St. Petersburg . This option can be a bit extenuating, since the journey involves more than 6 hours in train if you do a round trip. There are also organized bus tours to visit Novgorod from St. Petersburg, but the journey is about 4 hours (one way).
• Stop at Veliky Novgorod on the way from St. Petersburg to Moscow. If you are visiting St. Petersburg and Moscow, you can take the morning train from St. Petersburg, visit Veliky Novgorod all day, and then take the night train from Novgorod to Moscow. You can also do the reverse: take the night train from Moscow to Veliky Novgorod, visit the city by day and in the afternoon take the Lastochka train from Novgorod to St. Petersburg.

If you have more time and would like to visit the city with some more tranquility, then it is advisable to make a hotel night reservation. Among the wide range of hotels in the city you can choose from hostels or economic apartments, to more luxurious hotels, so the choice will depend on your budget. In any case, I recommend choosing a centric place. In the map below you can see the most centric area of ​​the city and the train station marked in a red box, which is close to the city center:

To book accommodation I recommend two platforms: Booking (where it is highly recommended to read the reviews of other travelers to choose a good accommodation) or the Russian platform Zenhotels (where you can often find better prices than Booking).

With regards to food, there are also many Russian food restaurants. At around 10 minutes from the Kremlin (towards the train station), on Germana street number 2, we can find the Zavodbar Russian food restaurant (see photo below). Other Russian food options are the Malinovka restaurant (right next to Zavodbar) or the Sudarushka restaurant (Bolshaya Moskovskaya, 32).

3. What to see in Novgorod

The city has many tourist attractions : the Kremlin, ancient churches, monasteries, museums, etc. The tourist information center is near the Kremlin and you can get a map of the city, or an audio guide:

Here is also a tourist map of the city in digital format:

There are several itineraries that can be done, recommended by the city’s tourism office. The most popular are:

The Novgorod Kremlin is the first must see place. Formerly known as Detinets , it is the oldest surviving Kremlin in Russia. It was founded by Prince Yaroslav, being the administrative, social and religious center of Novgorod.

The entrance to the Kremlin is free . It’s open from 6 in the morning until 12 at night, however, you have to pay an extra fee to visit some of the buildings inside the Kremlin.

The highest tower in the Kremlin is the Kokui tower , built in the 18th century, as it offers wonderful views of the city and its surroundings. The entrance to the tower costs 200 rubles (it is closed on Mondays, Thursdays and the last Wednesday of each month, it is also closed from November to May).

Inside the Kremlin we can find the Cathedral of Saint Sophia , the oldest in Russia, founded by Prince Yaroslav. The entrance is free, but to visit the bell tower of the Cathedral you have to pay a small extra entrance fee.

In the interior of the Kremlin, it is also worth mentioning the Chamber of Archbishops , the only civilian German Gothic building in Russia, where major events such as the reception of ambassadors or the meetings of the Novgorod Parliament took place (the entrance fee costs 200 rubles).

You will also find the Russian Millennium Monument , which was built in 1862 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Russia (free) and the state museum of Novgorod , which houses a collection of icons and other memento that is related to the city’s history (200 rubles).

In the outer gardens of the kremlin walls you can also visit the monument dedicated to the famous composer, Sergei Rachmaninoff, who was born in this city.

Leaving the Kremlin and crossing the bridge over the Vjojov river, you will arrive at the Court of Yaroslav , a garden in which the Old Market (in the arcades) was found and which is composed by several small churches, among which we can find the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the Church of Paraskeva or the Church of St. George .

Routes 1 and 2 can be done in 1 day or even less. If you have more time, it is worth visiting the monasteries of Perynsky and St. George , at the birth of the Vjojov river (near Ilmen lake). Entrance to these monasteries is free.

Also worth visiting is the Vitoslavlitsy Wooden Architecture Museum , located in a beautiful enclave, bathed by the waters of Miachino Lake and the Voljov River, near the Monastery of St. George. The entrance fee costs 200 rubles. To get here you have to take the bus (numbers 7 and 7A) from Novgorod railway station.

Finally, if you want to take a guided tour of this beautiful city, there are several companies that offer them. You can check them through the GetYouGuide platform. Simply enter “Veliky Novgorod” in the search box to discover the different tours that are available.

Have you visited this ancient Russian city? What has been your experience? You can leave your comments below.

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Hello, my name is Irena. I was born in Russia in 1974 during the Soviet era. I worked as a Russian teacher and as a translator and interpreter for the past 30 years. One of my main hobbies is traveling. I started this blog with one aim: to create the most comprehensive guide ever written for traveling to Russia and beyond. Author of the Russia Guidebook 2024 (PDF)

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Veliky Novgorod

The whole city of Veliky Novgorod is a big museum; there are many well-preserved monuments dating back to the 11th century and later centuries.

Veliky Novgorod attractions

Novgorod kremlin, trade side and yaroslav’s courtyard, st. george's monastery, vitoslavlitsy museum of wooden architecture.

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• Private trip from St. Petersburg
• Visit Novgorod Kremlin and the Cathedral of St. Sophia
• Explore Yaroslav’s Court with its medieval churches
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