Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) presents the Little, Brown Emerging Artist Award and is seeking accomplished picture-book submissions. Professional children’s book illustrators or authors, individuals represented by book publishing agents, or individuals whose works have been previously published by any book publisher are NOT eligible to enter. (Self-published authors may enter.)

Submission Requirements:

An original story idea, an original take on a classic story, or nonfiction incorporating the award’s mission statement;
A mock-up of no more than 32 pages of text (no more than 1,200 words), sketches, and at least six pages of finished art (see sample); and mock-up text to be written in English and appropriate for children up to eight years of age.
A portfolio of at least six additional pieces of sample art that is representative of your work.
Deadline: June 7.

2 thoughts on “Little, Brown Books for Young Readers”

  1. I have some poems for young people I’d like to submit for your consideration. Where do l and what are the specs for me to do so?

  2. I have wanted to publish maby of my already-writtwn novels for many year now and so far is Little Brown my best option because I own the land of stories series by chris colfer of which was published by L.B and my book can be considered alike(same genre and writing style) I would like to know where I could submit my novels?

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