Sylvan Dell Publishing publishes educational picture books. Books must use original fiction or folktales to teach children about animals, the environment, science, math or health issues. The "For Creative Minds" section in the back of each book includes subject-related trivia and facts. Sylvan Dell primarily markets books to schools and libraries as well as museum gift shops, zoos and other instructional facilities. Send all submissions to Editor Donna German at [email protected].
Sylvan Dell Publishing
612 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite A2
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-971-6722
sylvandellpublishing.com
Flashlight Press requests that query letters be emailed before any submissions are made. Once a manuscript is requested, email it to [email protected]. Editors respond to queries within one month and manuscripts within three or four months. Any query letter or manuscript sent by regular mail will not be accepted. Flashlight only publishes picture books aimed at children 4 to 8 years old. They do not consider nonfiction or holiday picture books.
Flashlight Press
527 Empire Blvd.
Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-288-8300
flashlightpress.com
Sleeping Bear, an imprint of the Gale Group, concentrates on picture books and early readers involving stories about animals, multiculturalism, sports, religion or nature. Representatives regularly attend Book Expo America, American Library Association conferences, regional events for the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and other programs. When submissions overwhelm staff, Sleeping Bear temporarily stops accepting unsolicited and unagented manuscripts. Check the website for changes in submission policy.
Sleeping Bear Press
27500 Drake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
800-877-4253
sleepingbearpress.com