We are open to rhyming texts HOWEVER, the query must include a description of the intended rhyme scheme and meter. Illustrators may submit representative work in PDF format at any time. * Early middle-grade with fantasy, adventure, and mystery elements.Īuthor-illustrators are encouraged to submit artwork with text in PDF format. * Character-driven early readers and chapter books with humor and * Character-driven stories with series potential (bonus for holiday themes) * Untold/unknown stories of people or events from throughout the world and within distinct cultural settings (*own voices where appropriate, please) * Stories that question and inspire us to think outside-the-box and pre-Westward expansion history, places, and people (Authors/illustrators from marginalized or under-represented cultures and backgrounds with stories encompassing these times and places that can broaden and expand readers’ narratives are particularly encouraged to send work) * Creative, modern retellings of folktales, fables, and riddles/rhymes * Age-appropriate STEAM-themed books (bonus for anything about water, trees, or math) * HUMOR with purpose! (make our kids laugh without making us groan) * Unique concept books, preferably with a narrative component and/or wordplay (bonus for poetry collections that encompass all three elements) * Informational Fiction and narrative nonfiction (bonus for nature-themed and animal stories) They also appreciate a short bio in order to learn more about you. Comp titles are desired, but not required. Do not send more than one manuscript within a single submission window. Gnome Publishing does not open attachments unless they have specifically requested them and they only accept electronic submissions. Here is an example: Little Gnome – MANUSCRIPT TITLE. Please send a query and your full picture book manuscript under 1000 words, not including sidebars or back matter, (up to 1500 for nonfiction), OR your query and the first ten pages of a chapter book or early middle-grade novel with accompanying plot summary, pasted into the body of your email to: the words “Little Gnome”, a dash (-), and the title of your manuscript in the subject line. They aim to make contact with authors or illustrators whose work they are interested in within thirty (30) days, so if you do not hear from then within that time, you may assume they have passed on the project. To keep response times manageable, they only accept unsolicited submissions twice each year from January through March and from September through November. They want stories that are engaging, fresh, and fun, that enrich readers’ narratives about self and others, and that beg to be read time and time again (without causing an eye roll from caregivers). Their audience attention levels and reading abilities are particularly important factors in what they choose to publish under the Little Gnome imprint. This includes early picture books through chapter books/early middle-grade. Little Gnome Books are for young and developing readers. Their publishing contracts incorporate both advance and royalty payments.įor early picture books through chapter books/early middle-grade audiences: Little Gnome Books is open for submissions twice each year from January through March and from September through November.įor upper middle-grade and young adult audiences: Gnome Road will only be accepted twice each year in July and December. Agents are welcome to submit material at any time using the submission email. GRP is open to receiving manuscripts from unagented writers at various times of the year. Together, they are joined in the common goal of bringing stories to readers that will be treasured for a lifetime. They are also parents, business owners, and all-around daily task-masters. She is working with a small team of consultants and volunteers who come from a variety of backgrounds and has a range of experience in the children’s book publishing industry. Children’s book author, Sandra Sutter, who has had her books featured here before, is the founder and owner of Gnome Road Publishing.
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