

We are interested in fiction and nonfiction books for children of all ages, as well as board books, decks, activity kits, and other unusual or novelty formats. We are looking for projects that have a unique bent-be it in subject matter, writing style, or illustrative technique-and that will lend our list a distinctive flair. Please submit all unsolicited projects to Books publishes an eclectic mixture of traditional and innovative children's books.

Please note that our submission guidelines have changed effective April 2022.Ĭhronicle Books, Children’s is no longer accepting physical submissions. An author/illustrator/photographer biography that includes any publishing credits or credentials in the field.Who is the consumer? Include a list of similar titles that are already available on the market, including the publisher, date of publication, and a brief explanation of how your project differs. An analysis of the potential readership for the book.Any available sample content to give us a clear picture of the project this may include an outline, introduction, sample illustrations or photographs, sample captions, sample recipes or cards, and/or sample chapters.

If your proposal is a simultaneous submission, please indicate this in your cover letter. A one-page cover letter giving a brief description of the project and why you think Chronicle Books should publish it.Because we currently only accept digital submissions, we are not responsible for any materials that our mailed to our physical location.Given the volume of proposals we receive, we cannot ensure that we will be able to personally respond to each submission unless we are interested in pursuing the project.Please allow six months for the editors to review a proposal.Outside links and downloads may not be opened due to security risks. We currently accept submissions by email only, which can be sent to Please attach your proposal to your email as a single Word file or PDF, and keep the file under 5MB or less to ensure delivery.Please make sure to familiarize yourself with our publishing before you pitch! Please note: We do not acquire adult fiction. We also publish innovative formats, such as interactive journals, decks, games, stationery, and much, much more. Portfolio Submissions (freelance illustrator, photographer, or other visual artist guidelines)Ĭhronicle Books publishes a wide range of nonfiction books on our adult trade list, in categories such as cooking, fine art, design, photography, pop culture, fashion, beauty, home décor, personal relationships, and more.

