Abbeville Press Abdo Publishing Abrams Books for Young Readers All About Kids Publishing - San Jose, California Alpha House Publishing Annick Press Arte Publico Press August House Barefoot Books Barron’s Educational Bearport Publishing Bethany House Blackbirch (see Thomson Gale) Blooming Tree Press Bloomsbury USA - Childrens Boyds Mills Press Brown Barn Books (a division of Pictures of Record, Inc.) Calkins Creek see Boyds Mills Press Candlewick Capstone Press Charlesbridge Child’s World Chronicle (kids) Cinco-Puntos Press Compass Point Books see Capstone Press Crabtree Crossway Darby Creek Publishing Dawn Publications Delacorte (see Random House) Dorling Kindersley Down East Books Eerdmans Enslow Publishers, Inc. Erickson Press Farrar, Straus & Giroux (see also Macmillan) Feiwel and Friends (see also Macmillan) First Second (see also Macmillan) Fitzhenry & Whiteside Flashlight Press Floris Books (Scotland) Free Spirit Front Street Books (see also Boyds Mills Press) Gareth Stevens Gibbs-Smith Publisher Gingerbread House Westhampton Beach, New York Graphic Arts Center Greene Bark Press Inc. Greenhaven (see also Thomson Gale) Groundwood Hachai Publications Harcourt Children’s Books (see also Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) HarperCollins Children’s Books Heinemann Library (see also Greenwood Press) Henry Holt Books for Young Readers (see also Macmillan) Holiday House Houghton Mifflin Hyperion Books for Children Ideals Publications Illumination Arts Interlink Books Jewish Publication Society (JPS) Jason and Nordic Jessica Kingsley Publishers Just Us Books Kane-Miller Kar-Ben Publishing (see also Lerner Publishing) Key Porter Books Kids Can Press (part of Corus Entertainment) Kidsbooks Inc. Kingfisher (see also Macmillan) Klutz Books (see also Scholastic, Inc.) Lee & Low Lerner Publishing Group Little, Brown and Company (Time Warner) Little Tiger Press Lobster Press Lothrop, Lee & Shepard (no website) Lucent Books (see Thomson Gale) Macmillan - Magination Press Marshall Cavendish Mason Crest Milkweed Editions - Young Readers Millbrook Press (see Lerner Publications) Mitten Press (an imprint of Ann Arbor Media Group) Mondo Publishing Morgan Reynolds Publishers National Geographic Books & Calendars - Kids Books & Atlases NBM North-South Northland Publishing Orca Book Publishers Oxford Education - Children's Books Paintbox Press Peachtree Peel Productions Pelican Publishing - Children's Books Penguin Group Peter Bedrick Books Pitspopany Press Platypus Media - Children's Books Pleasant Company Pokeweed Press Priddy Books (see also Macmillan) Pro Lingua Press Random House Raven Tree Press Readers Digest Children's Books Red Deer Press (see also Fitzhenry & Whiteside) Rigby Educational (see Harcourt) Roaring Brook (see also Macmillan) Rosen Publishing Group Rourke Publishing Group Vero Beach, Florida Sasquatch Scholastic, Inc. Shen's Books Sierra Club Books Silver Moon Press Simon & Schuster Sleeping Bear Press (see also Thomson Gale) Snow Tree Books Speech Kids Texas Press Square Fish (see also Macmillan) Starscape (see also Macmillan) Steck-Vaughn (see also Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) Sylvan Dell Publishing T&N Publishing Ten Speed Press Thomson Gale Tilbury House Tor Teen/Seven Seas (see also Macmillan) Tor Teen/Starscape (see also Macmillan) Tundra Turtle Books Usborne Volcano Press (Children's Books) Walker Books for Young Readers - a division of Bloomsbury, Inc. WestSide Books - "Fiction for young adult readers." Windmill Books Woodbine House Workman School & Library Zonderkidz
Abbeville Press, founded in 1977, is an international publisher and distributor of art and illustrated books - approximately 70 titles per year in English and a dozen in French. Blog.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Children's Books.
“Educational publisher of nonfiction children’s books.”
Imprints: ABDO & DAUGHTERS (G4-8) ; BUDDY BOOKS (G2-4) ; CHECKERBOARD LIBRARY (G3-5) ; SANDCASTLE (P-2). "Sister Companies": MAGIC WAGON ; SPOTLIGHT ; ABDO iBOOKS INTERACTIVE.
Founded in 1949, specializing in art books. Acquired by Times Mirror in 1966, and from Times Mirror by La Martinière in 1997. Began publishing children’s books in 1986, with a series of Museum ABC books. 1990 saw their launch of the First Impressions series, art books for young readers. Company history.
Imprints: AMULET.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Contacting Authors, Permissions.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Albert Whitman & Company
Independent children’s book publishers, founded in 1919. Publishes The Boxcar Children Mysteries, and some middle grade fiction, but is best known for their bibliotherapeutic books which address topics such as divorce, disability, and interracial families.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Permissions.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Independent children’s book publisher. About us.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
"Books that reflect the increasing need for accurate and factual information that dispels the myths and clears up the confusion surrounding health topics as they relate to kids and the world around them." from their website.
Canadian publisher of children’s books, primarily picture books. Publishes approximately 30 new titles per year. In sprint of 2000 they added a line of young adult titles. About Annick. Blog. Facebook. MySpace.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators (Videos), Catalog, Lesson Plans, Book Trailers, "LIVEbrary".
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Kids & Families: For Teens.
“Publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by U.S. Hispanic authors.” Children's and Young Adult Imprint: PINATA BOOKS. The Piñata imprint was established in 1994, “dedicated to the realistic and authentic portrayal of the themes, languages, characters, and customs of Hispanic culture in the United States.” They publish bilingual picture books for children and young adult novels – about 10 books per year.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors, Readers' Guides & Lesson Plans, Videos, Permissions, Catalog.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Storytelling guides, and folktale collections for children and adults.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Artists, Storytelling, Lesson Plans, Booklists for Character Education, Leveled Reading Correlation Chart.
Features for Kids & Families: Story Cove (animated stories for kids), Family Literacy Guide (48 page .pdf).
Independent publisher of children’s books run by two women with children. Emphasis on “original, high-quality picture books from traditional cultures all over the world.” Our Story. Barefoot Goes Green.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Artists, Authors & Storytellers, Online Activities, Teachers' Resources, Arts and Crafts Ideas.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Kids & Families: Fun Sheets (activity sheets that relate to specific Barefoot books), Party Ideas.
For Writers & Artists: Submissions (scroll down).
Publisher of hi-interest nonfiction for K-8. About us.
For Teachers & Librarians: State Standards Search.
Evangelical Christian publisher, “purpose… to help Christians apply biblical truth in all areas of life.” Mostly books for adults, but has several paperback series for middle- and high-school aged children.
"Dedicated to creating quality books for young readers and adults." About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors, Catalog, Permissions.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators, Catalog, Reading Guides, Contests.
Trade division of Highlights for Children, Inc. Imprints: Boyds Mills Press (“Picture books, nonfiction, activity books, poetry, and paperback reprints”), Calkins Creek (American history - fiction, nonfiction, and picture books), Front Street ("children’s and young adult fiction, in hardcover and paperback, and a unique line of art- and design-driven picture books"), Lemniscaat ("located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands... European picture books"), Wordsong ("the only imprint in the country that is devoted exclusively to poetry for children").
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors, Artists.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
"Publisher of books for young adults-from about 12 up." About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Catalog, Teacher's Guides.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
"Picture books, chapter books, and novels—nonfiction and historical fiction for ages eight and up."
“Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, publishes... children’s books for readers of all ages… 100 percent owned and operated by [its] employees…” Candlewick History.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Library Lion Story Hour Guide & Event Kit (4 page .pdf), Authors & Illustrators, Teacher Guides, Discussion Guides, Activity Sheets, Newsletter, Catalog, Costume Requests, Permissions.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Kids & Families: Activity Sheets.
Began in 1992. “Educational publisher of nonfiction children’s books, serving school and public libraries since 1991… dedicated to building a strong foundation for beginning and struggling readers, as well as ESL students, to achieve reading success.”
Imprints: CAPSTONE PRESS, STONE ARCH BOOKS, PICTURE WINDOW BOOKS, COMPASS POINT BOOKS, RED BRICK LEARNING.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators, Educator Resources, Reader's Theatre,
“Independent publisher of research-based instructional materials for teachers and students, and… picture books for children of all ages… Founded in 1980 as an educational publisher… began publishing children's books in 1989.”
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators, Activities & Downloadables, Correlation to National Curriculum Standards, Guided Reading Level List, Downloadable Cover Images, School Division.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Kids & Families: Activities & Downloadables.
Chelsea House an imprint of Infobase Publishing
Nonfiction for children and young adults. About us.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
“An independent, family-owned company that has been publishing books for schools and libraries since 1968.” Nonfiction and easy-readers targeting the school market.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Book Activities, FAQ.
In its 9th year of publishing hardcover children’s books (paperbacks for 3 years), focuses on “high quality and innovative children’s books,” “books that inspire young readers to learn and grow creatively while helping them discover the joy of reading,” art, activities, fairy tales, growing up, multicultural, environment and nature books.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators, Readers Guides, Activities, Permissions.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Kids & Families: Activities, Postcards.
An “independent, NOT non-profit, literary press that specializes in publishing the literature (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and books for kids) from the U.S./Mexico border, Mexico and the American Southwest… distributed to the trade by Consortium Book Sales & Distribution. [Publishes] bilingual and culturally relevant children's books.” About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Artists, Teacher Resources.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions .
Publishing children's non-fiction books on sports, science, technology, ABC's, history, animals, countries, art, and biographies, since 1978, most by the same author (Bobbie Kalman).
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Teacher Guides, Graphic Organizers.
Religious and inspirational books, professional and academic titles, illustrated children's books. Blog.
Features: Permissions.
"Children's books that will appeal to all young people, especially reluctant readers." About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators.
“Nature appreciation titles,… guides to assist teachers to share nature in the classroom.” About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators, Teacher Guides (for sale), News.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Founded in London in 1974. Illustrated non-fiction, interactive software for children, from infant to young adult, and adults. Acquired by Pearson PLC, DK is now a part of Penguin Group. About.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors, Teacher Lounge.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Kids & Families: Channel Fun.
Maine small press specializing in regional books. Children's books. Our company.
Christian publisher. Publishes books that “nurture children's faith in God and help children understand and explore the wonder, joy, and challenges of life.” About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators, Author Interviews, Book Discussion Guides, Subject Guide, Promotional Materials, Permissions.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions, Style Guides for Eerdmans Authors.
“Quality, educational nonfiction books for children and young adults, who will access these materials in school and public libraries.” Company Info.
For Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Reading Level Chart.
"An independent publisher of high-quality, high-interest, low-reading level, nonfiction books." About us.
“Founded in 1946… publishes books for toddlers through young adults." About us.
For Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Forthcoming, Authors & Illustrators, Teachers Guides, Bibliographies, Teens, Tours & Events, How to Plan an Author Visit.
For Writers & Artists: Submissions.
For Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Coming Soon, Authors,
For Writers & Artists: Submissions.
"Original graphic novel projects in almost any genre, for any age. Fiction of all kinds, and non-fiction from visual essays to journalism and memoirs." FAQ. Blog.
For Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators, Lesson Plans, Activity Kits, and Reading Group Guides.
Canadian publisher specializing in reference, trade, education, and children's books. About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Catalogs, Teachers Guides (extensive 40-50 page guides).
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Independent publishing house which publishes 2-4 original picture books each year.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Non-fiction for adults, and books for children... "the largest children's book publisher in Scotland." About us.
For Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Books and other learning materials for children and teens, parents, educators, counselors. About us, FAQ.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Downloads for Educators,
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Featores for Kids & Families: Downloads for Kids, Downloads for Teens, Downloads for Parents.
"Fiction for children and young adults and sophisticated picture books from here and abroad." About us.
A division of the Weekly Reader Publishing Group, publishes mostly school non-fiction. About Gareth Stevens.
For Teachers & Librarians: New Books.
Primarily an adult and textbook publisher, but home to Sierra Club books for children. About us. Blog.
Children's books. About us.
Northwest focus. Mostly adult books, but occasional children’s books.
Imprints: ALASKA NORTHWEST (“Publisher of books about Alaska, Alaska Northwest Books specializes in history, natural history, biography, travel adventure, Native heritage, factbooks, cooking, guidebooks, and children's books by Alaskans and about Alaska.”) ; WEST WINDS (Books about the western United States. Specializing in “history, natural history, biography, travel adventure, factbooks, cooking, guidebooks, and children's books.”)
For Teachers & Librarians: Catalog, Study Guides, Permissions.
For Writers & Artists: Submissions.
"Established in 1991... a small Connecticut-based, family-owned publishing company. It publishes only books the company feels are original, colorful, imaginative, and have some value to add to the growth and learning process of young readers." About us.
Nonfiction for the high school library market. About Greenhaven.
Greenwood Publishing Group
“Publishers of reference titles, academic and general interest books, texts, books for librarians and other professionals, and electronic resources… founded as an academic and educational publisher in 1967.”
Imprints: Greenwood Press (“authoritative reference books in all subject areas taught in middle schools, high schools, and colleges”) ; Praeger Publishers, and Libraries Unlimited.
For Teachers & Librarians: Author Events.
Grolier (see Scholastic)
"Children's books for all ages, including fiction, picture books and non-fiction… primary focus… on works by Canadians.” About us.
For Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Latino Books, Authors & Illustrators, Guides,
For Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Jewish books for children.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Founded in 1919. Children’s publishing was added.
Imprints: GREEN LIGHT READERS ; GULLIVER BOOKS ; HARCOURT PAPERBACKS ; HARCOURT YOUNG CLASSICS ; ODYSSEY CLASSICS ; STECK-VAUGHN (Nonfiction children’s books for school and public libraries. “curriculum-related books to help them achieve academic success.” Expensive and not usually rated more than average. Short-discounted, too. Look for subjects from other publishers first.) ; RED WAGON ; RIGBY ; SILVER WHISTLE ; VOYAGER BOOKS/LIBROS VIAJEROS.
For Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators, Activities & Guides, Activities & Downloadables for Lois Ehlert's Leaf Man, Permissions.
Imprints: AMISTAD (Books “by and about people of African descent on subjects and themes that have significant influence on the intellectual, cultural, and historical perspectives of a world audience.”) ; BALZER & BRAY ; COLLINS ; GREENWILLOW BOOKS (Began in 1974. “Books for children of every age. We hope that at the heart of each book there is honesty, emotion and depth--conveyed by an author or an artist who has something that is worth saying to children and who says it in a way that is worth reading.”) ; HARPERCHILDREN'S AUDIO ; HARPERCOLLINS ; HARPERFESTIVAL (Books, board books, novelties, and merchandise for the very young--children from 0-6.) ; HARPERTEEN (Books for “teens, with characters, settings, and stories relevant to their own lives, minds, and spirits ; from classic themes to the cutting edge.”) ; HARPERTROPHY ; RAYO ; KATHERINE TEGEN (Tegen’s intent: “I have always believed that the best books are made from the best stories-stories that entertain, inform, and that capture the excitement, the joys, and the longings of life. Narratives created through memorable characters and original voices are the most powerful way to connect the reader with the experience of growing up in our world.”) ; TOKYOPOP.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators, Teaching Guides, Book Activities, Printables.
Features for Writers & Artists:
Features for Kids & Parents: Printables, Listening Room (music and audiobook clips), Quizzes, eCards, Preschool Clubhouse, Screensavers, Online Games, Contests, Bookfinder.
About us.
"Picture books, chapter books, and novels for preschoolers through young adults." About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Guides, Teens.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
“An independent publisher of children's books… specializ[ing] in quality hardcovers from the picture book level to young adult, both fiction and non-fiction.”
For Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators, Guides & Activity Sheets.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Featured Authors, Teacher Guides & Activity Sheets, Reader's Guides for Young Adults, Site Map.
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Features for Kids & Parents: Homeschool Resources.
Imprints: CLARION (“Began publishing children's fiction and picture books in 1965… In 1979 it was bought by and became an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Company… includes nonfiction as well as fiction and picture books.”( ; GRAPHIA (“ Graphia offers quality paperbacks that reach [teens]… From fiction to nonfiction, poetry to graphic novels.”) ; HOUGHTON MIFFLIN BOOKS FOR CHILDREN ; KINGFISHER (“Publisher of nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages… Reference books, activity books, and early learning books… classic anthologies for five-to-fourteen-year-olds and original picture books for very young children.”) ; REFERENCE ; WALTER LORRAINE (“Formed in 1995. In addition to developing new talent, Walter Lorraine Books publishes [the work of] award-winning authors and illustrators.”)
Imprints: JUMP AT THE SUN (“The first children’s book imprint to celebrate black culture for all children.” MICHAEL DI CAPUA BOOKS : “From the esteemed publisher of the same name.”) VOLO (“Paperback original series.”).
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators, Book an Author, Teacher's Guides, Readers' Guides, Site Map.
Features for Kids & Parents: Audio Excerpts.
About us. Imprints: CANDY CANE PRESS , IDEALS CHILDREN’S BOOKS ; LITTLE HANDS ; WILLIAMSON BOOKS (Primarily paperback craft books, many along a common curricular theme (i.e. Ancient Greece, Knights & castles, etc.)
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
A publishing company in Bellevue, Washington, “publishes high quality, enlightening children's picture books with enduring, inspiring and spiritual messages." Our story.Blog.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Interlink Books publishes a general trade list of adult fiction and non-fiction with an emphasis on books that have a wide appeal while also meeting high intellectual and literary standards.
Inprint: CROCODILE BOOKS (Illustrated children's picture books and fiction and non-fiction for children ages 3-8 from around the world.)
The oldest publisher of Jewish literature published in the English language." Children's Books.
"Easy-to-read books that honestly talk about what it's like to be a child with a disability... There are sixteen books [in the Turtle Books series]. Each book tells a story of a young child with physical, mental and language impairment including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and communication disorders. All books are printed in 18 point type size. The average reading level is 2.2"
"Books for professional and general readers in a range of subjects... known for [books] on the autism spectrum, on social work, and on the arts therapies... mental health, counselling, palliative care, and practical theology." There are some children's books.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
“An independent publishing company specializing in books and learning materials for children and young people… focuses on Black history, Black culture and Black experiences.” About us.Blog.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Parents:
Multicultural picture books originating in other countries, “reflect the sensibilities of the countries they represent.” About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Catalog, Authors & Illustrators, Teacher Tips, Spanish Language Books.
Features for Kids & Parents: Fun Stuff.
"A Growing Jewish Library for Children." About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Teacher's Guides, Free Downloads.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Canadian publisher of illustrated books. About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
“Publisher of non-fiction titles for children of all ages, covering science, nature, history and crafts… In November 2000, Kids Can Press and Nelvana became part of the Corus Family Entertainment Group, joining other children's entertainment companies in the Corus Group.” About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators, Book Buzz Newsletter, Permissions, Site Map.
“Privately held… publisher of… fiction and non-fiction children's books… markets its books primarily to blue-chip retailers, book clubs, schools and libraries, special markets, and direct to consumers via the Internet.”
"How-to books... packaged with the tools of their trade." About us.
“An independent children's book publisher specializing in multicultural themes.” Our history.
Imprints: ARCOIRIS (books in Spanish) ; BEBOP BOOKS ("child-centered stories that support literacy learning and provide multicultural content for beginning readers in guided reading and intervention settings.").
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Catalog, Booktalk, Teacher's Guides (scroll down).
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions, New Voices Award.
Features for Kids & Parents: Activities, Homeschoolers, Book Giveaway Contest.
Lemniscaat (see Boyds Mills Press)
Books for “the retail, school and library markets on a variety of subjects including biographies, social studies, science, geography, sports, picture books, activity books, multicultural issues, and fiction.” About us.
Imprints: CAROLRHODA BOOKS (Picture books, nonfiction, and fiction titles for children in grades K-6.) ; EDICIONES LERNER (Books in Spanish) ; GRAPHIC UNIVERSE ; KAR-BEN PUBLISHING (“Books on Jewish themes for children and families.”) ; LERNER PUBLICATIONS ; MILLBROOK PRESS (Children's fiction and non-fiction books in hardcover and paperback for schools, libraries and consumer markets.) ; TWENTY FIRST CENTURY.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators, Reading Group Guides, Teacher's Guides, Time Warner Site Map.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Kids & Parents: Fun & Games.
Picture books for children.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators,
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Kids & Parents: Kids' Corner, Monthly Competitions.
Blog
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Activity Sheets & Coloring Pages; Guides, Quizzes, Lesson Plans.
"Educational nonfiction for upper-elementary to high school students." About us.
Children's imprints include: Feiwel & Friends; Farrar, Straus, and Giroux Books for Young Readers; First Second; Henry Holt Books for Young Readers; Roaring Brook; Priddy Books; Square Fish; Tor Teen/Starscape; Tor/Seven Seas; Kingfisher.
Books “written for ages 4 through 18, [that] deal with topics ranging from the everyday— starting school, shyness, normal fears, and a new baby in the house — to more serious problems, such as divorce, attention deficit disorder, depression, serious injury or illness, autism, trauma, death, and much more.” Acquired by the American Psychological Association in 1997.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Publisher of high quality illustrated reference books and children's books.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors & Illustrators.
Imprints: BENCHMARK BOOKS (Focuses on series nonfiction for students. Subjects covered include activities, American studies, the arts, biographies, health, human behavior, mathematics, science, social studies and world cultures.) ; CAVENDISH CHILDREN’S BOOKS (Picture books, nonfiction and fiction for children and young adults.) MARSHALL CAVENDISH REFERENCE (Multi-volume encyclopedias on subjects such as literature and the arts, multiculturalism, mythology and religion, science, social studies and history.)
Nonfiction publisher. "Core-related materials for grades K-12." About us. Site map.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Lesson Plans.
An "independent, nonprofit literary publishers, releasing twelve to twenty new books each year in the genres of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry... one of two nonprofit presses that publish children’s literature... publishes with the intention of making a humane impact on society, in the belief that literature is a transformative art uniquely able to convey the essential experiences of the human heart and spirit."
Features for Teachers & Librarians.
Children's books. About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators, Activity guides.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
“Research-based literacy materials and…exemplary professional development for teachers and administrators… children's books [including] fiction, nonfiction, music, and poetry.”
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Site Map.
Nonfiction for young adults.
Graphic novels.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Recommended for Libraries, Classic Tales Author Gallery.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
“Independent publisher of children's books... [rooted] in Europe, where [their] sister company, Nord-Süd Verlag, was founded.”
Imprints: NIGHT SKY ; NORTH-SOUTH ; SEASTAR.
“Books that capture the spirit of the West.”
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Teaching Guides
Children's Imprints: RISING MOON (“Northland's children's imprint… started in 1988 to publish Southwestern picture books and is now focused on acquiring titles with wide appeal and universal themes… frequently recognized for producing excellent Spanish-English bilingual titles.”) ; LUNA RISING (bilingual books).
Books for children and young adults by Canadian authors.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Teacher's Guides, Orca Soundings (hi-interest / lo-reading level fiction).
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Permissions, Site Map.
Features for Kids & Parents: Fun Stuff.
"An independent publisher of imaginatively designed picture books for children and adults."
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books.
Features for Kids & Parents: Kids' Page.
Publisher of “children’s picture and chapter books, young adult books, self-help titles covering education, parenting, psychology, and health, guides to the American South, including books about hiking, fishing, and walking.”
Features for Kids & Parents: Art School Online (Free Online Lessons and Downloads).
"Travel guides, art and architecture books, Christmas stories, local and international cookbooks, motivational and inspirational works, and children's books, as well as a growing number of social commentary, history, and fiction titles."
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Permissions.
Features for Writers & Artists: Author Submissions, Illustrator Submissions.
Young Readers @ Penguin. Includes Dial, Dutton, Firebird, Frederick Warne, G.P. Putnam's Sons, Grosset & Dunlap, Philomel, Price, Stern, Sloan, Puffin, Razorbill, Speak, and Viking Children's.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Teachers' Guides, Blog, Permissions.
Features for Kids & Families: Humphrey Drawing Contest (Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2008).
For children ages 6–12, Peter Bedrick titles cover ancient civilizations, world history, religions, culture, science, mythology, art, and poetry.
Books on a variety of Jewish topics for children and young adults.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Download Catalog.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
"An independent publisher dedicated to creating and distributing materials about family life."
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Site Map.
Books for girls in the ages 8-13. “Historical fiction (high-quality, with strong, suspenseful stories that illuminate life in a significant time and place in American history), contemporary fiction (capturing the spirit and voice of contemporary American girls & While we do not shy away from serious issues, we want AG Fiction to offer an alternative to the graphic content found in much of today's YA literature. These novels are for middle-grade readers who are not ready to delve too deeply into mature themes such as sexuality or deviant behavior.”), and nonfiction (advice and activity books).”
Features for Kids & Parents: Fun for Girls, eCards, "Wintry Words" Poetry Maker, Book Activities Online.
Specializes in picture books for children from 4 to 12, seemingly all by Frank B. Edwards and John Bianchi.
Books "designed to play an essential role in helping your children develop key early learning skills."
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books.
"Original stories that were meticulously translated by native speakers in order to retain the flow and characteristics of each language... format wherein each text is simultaneously presented in English, German French and Spanish."
Random House includes many of the names we know but might not realize are under the Random House umbrella. Publishers include Bantam Dell Publishing Group (including Delacorte & Spectra), the Crown Publishing Group, Doubleday, Knopf, & Waterbrook Press. Kids@Random is the website for children's books at Random House.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Teachers' Guides, Booktalks, Booklists, State Awards & Reading Lists.
Features for Kids & Families: Teens, Contest: Enter by January 15. 2008.
Established in 2000. Publishes bilingual children's books.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Features for Kids & Parents.
Focus on “books by, about or of interest to Canadians with special emphasis on the West... children's and literary publishing." About Red Deer Press.
"Books for children of all ages, from toddlers to teens." About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors and Illustrators.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Curriculum-based nonfiction for children and young adults, grades 5-12. Hot topics that other houses haven’t covered. About us.
Imprints: POWERKIDS PRESS
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Order a Catalog.
Nonfiction for grades K-8. No about us page.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Catalog.
Regional publisher. Specializes in nonfiction books for the Pacific Northwest, including Alaska and California. Children’s titles called “Little Foot Books.” All authors and illustrators are from the region.
Global children's publishing and media company, established almost 80 years ago.
Imprints: ARTHUR A. LEVINE BOOKS ; BLUE SKY PRESS ; CARTWHEEL BOOKS ; CHILDREN’S PRESS (Children's nonfiction and early readers for children from preschool through middle school.) ; FRANKLIN WATTS (Non-fiction for the intermediate level through high school.) ; GROLIER (“Multi-volume, subject-specific sets and general reference encyclopedias for students as young as third grade.”) ; KLUTZ BOOKS (“Specialty children’s and adult activity books with attached toys. Acquired by Scholastic Inc. in 2002.”) ; ORCHARD (Hardcover children's books for preschoolers through young adults-primarily picture books and novels, and a limited amount of nonfiction. Overall high quality.) ; SCHOLASTIC, INC. ; SCHOLASTIC PAPERBACKS ; SCHOLASTIC PRESS ; SCHOLASTIC REFERENCE.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Discussion Guides, Booktalks, Teachers, Librarians, Scholastic Reading Counts Catalog.
Features for Kids & Families: Online Activities and Interactive Learning, Kids, Games.
"A publisher of multicultural children’s literature that emphasizes cultural diversity and tolerance, with a focus on introducing children to the cultures of Asia."
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Books, Blog.
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Nonfiction. “Interested in great nature writing, first-person narratives, and all subjects relating to ecology and the environment.”
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About 50 titles “in such areas as science, multicultural, and biographies” with a focus on historical fiction.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Sample Chapters & Teacher's Guides, Catalog Order Form.
Children's Imprints: ALADDIN ; ATHENEUM (Including: Jackson ; Jean Karl ; Schwartz.) ; LITTLE SIMON ; McELDERRY ; POCKET BOOKS (Mostly for series paperbacks, Pocket publishes occasional hardcover fiction. Each imprint targets a different age level. Catalog handy for following series titles. Archway (Fiction, mystery, horror, nonfiction, biographies, sports, series books for young adults.) Minstrel (for middle-grade readers) Fiction, nonfiction for middle grade readers, Pulse : Series books for teens 14-19.) ; SIMON & SCHUSTER ; SIMON SPOTLIGHT.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Teaching Guides, SimonSays Teach, SimonSays Teacher Talk Blog, Discussion Boards.
Picture books. About us.
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Authors & Illustrators, Teachers' Guides, Catalog.
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Independent publisher "dedicated to producing unique and memorable books for chlidren." About us.
"Started in 2005 because of the growing need for reader friendly, educational resource books written for children about children with special needs. The publishing company offers high quality award winning products specific to areas in children’s disabilities and multiculturalism." All books by the same author.
"Reformatted and repackaged books from Macmillan’s children’s imprints." FAQ.
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About us.
Illustrated children's books "for the love of reading and learning."
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Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Imprints: NORTHWORD BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS (Picture books and nonfiction on animals and nature for kids...") ; TWO CAN PRESS ("Fun educational material for kids from 2 to 12 years.").
Features for Teachers & Librarians: Northword Catalog Request, Two Can Catalog Request.
Ten Speed, founded in 1971, publishes books and posters for adults.
TRICYCLE PRESS : Smallest division of Ten Speed. Established in 1993. Publishes activity books (for ages 3-12), novels (for ages 8 and up), pictures books, and “real life books (books about and for kids to help them understand themselves and their world; includes parenting books).”
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“A business of The Thomson Corporation,… best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs — from homework help to health questions to business profiles — in a variety of formats — books, Web-based solutions and microfilm.”
Imprints for children and young adults: BLACKBIRCH (“Educational, nonfiction books for elementary and middle school students. Launched as an independent imprint in 1992,” purchased by Thomson Gale in 2001.) ; GREENHAVEN (“Founded more than thirty years ago when it launched its flagship series--Opposing Viewpoints,” purchased by Thomson Gale in 2000.) ; KIDHAVEN (“Launched by Greenhaven in 2001, “quality, nonfiction books for younger readers… striv[ing] to present important information through the use of vivid imagery - both in the writing and in the picture selection.”) ; LUCENT (“Educational, nonfiction books for upper elementary to high school students. Created as a sister company in 1987 to Greenhaven Press… strives to present complex ideas and events simply, but with depth and objectivity…” Purchased by Thomson Gale in 2000.) ; SLEEPING BEAR PRESS (Established in 1998. “Based in Chelsea, Michigan… high-quality, beautifully illustrated picture books.”)
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Adult books with a Maine focus and children's picture books that explore cultural diversity, nature, and the environment.
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Features for Teachers & Librarians: New Books, Authors, Podcasts, Reading Guides.
Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Canadian publisher of children’s picture books, fiction, and non-fiction.
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“Independent publishing house specializing in illustrated children’s books.”
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Preschool to adult, history, languages, natural science, crafts, parent guides, puzzles and beginning readers. Their philosophy, when starting out, in 1973, was that educational nonfiction needed “to change in order to compete with TV and comics.”
Books on domestic violence, women’s focus. Seems to publish folktales too.
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Features for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Feature for Writers & Artists: Submissions.
Fiction and nonfiction for grades PreK-8. About Windmill.
Imprints: Alphabet Soup (PreK-2), Skyview Books (Grades 5-8).
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"Books on disabilities [for] parents, children, teachers, and professionals."
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Mostly novelty books and game books.
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Features for Kids & Families: Fun & Games, Contests.
Children's book division of Zondervan. Parent company, HarperCollins. "Focusing on kids ages 15 and under, we publish and promote age-appropriate books, Bibles, gifts, and videos..." Articles.
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