| Manuscript Submissions | Policy: Thank you for your interest in Annick Press. Annick publishes books for children ages six months to twelve years and for young adults.
... MoreThank you for your interest in Annick Press. Annick publishes books for children ages six months to twelve years and for young adults.
Here are a few things to remember when submitting materials to us:
Annick Press is committed to publishing CANADIAN authors. Sorry, but we cannot accept unsolicited manuscripts from outside of Canada.
Picture books: We are not accepting picture book manuscripts at the present time.
Teen Fiction: Annick Press invites writers to submit proposals for teen novels which possess a high degree of originality and capture strong and distinctive contemporary voices. There should be creativity in the use of language�language that is lively, dramatic and vivid. The story must involve and stimulate the reader. It is essential that it have authentic dialogue and richly visualized settings. The reader must see the real teen experience reflected through the story line. We encourage the use of appropriate and well-timed humor. Please send a synopsis, together with a sample chapter. We can not accept submissions by e-mail or fax. Submissions should come through the mail and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with the correct Canadian return postage if you wish a response.
Middle Reader Fiction: Annick Press seeks middle reader fiction (8 � 11) which captures the imagination of readers and readily engages their interest. The story must be memorable, well-written and notable for its originality. Humor, even if used occasionally, is an asset. The characters in the novel should come to life for the reader and the settings must be vivid and rich in detail. We look for gripping action, even though it may be delivered in a subtle form. Stories should involve the reader while simultaneously provoking thought and reflection. Please send a synopsis, together with a sample chapter. We can not accept submissions by e-mail or fax. Submissions should come through the mail and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with the correct Canadian return postage if you wish a response.
Middle reader and Teen Non-Fiction: The degree of originality in an idea or in the approach to a subject is key to our non-fiction program. The subject matter must have inherent appeal to the readership. The key is to combine the skills of a fiction writer, including narrative techniques, to draw the reader into the text. At the same time, there must be a dedication to accuracy�fictionalization is not a stylistic option. The text should encourage the reader�s natural sense of wonder, and avoid any tendency to become didactic. Attention should be given to little-known details that serve to fascinate the reader and encourage further exploration. The work should have a distinctive voice that uses language in an engaging and lively manner. The topic must be thoroughly researched and a passion for the subject matter must be evident. The writing level must be age appropriate. Please send a synopsis, together with a sample chapter. We can not accept submissions by e-mail or fax. Submissions should come through the mail and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with the correct Canadian return postage if you wish a response.
Please do not send manuscripts by by e-mail or fax.
� All submissions should be type written.
� If you choose to submit your work to Annick, remember to include a covering letter and a stamped, self-addressed envelope, large enough, with sufficient Canadian postage, to safely return your manuscript. Never send originals!
� If you do not wish your material to be returned, we still require a self-addressed stamped envelope to send you a response.
� Please note that we cannot return material with international postage stamps. All responses or material being returned requires Canadian postage. Contact your local post office for information on international postal coupons.
Address all submissions to �The Editors�, so that we can properly register your manuscript in our logbook/tracking system. Kindly mail your manuscript to:
Annick Press Ltd.
15 Patricia Avenue
Toronto, ON
M2M 1H9
Thank you for your interest in Annick Press.
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| Illustrator Submissions | Policy: Thank you for your interest in Annick Press. Annick publishes books for children ages six months to twelve years and for young adults.
... MoreThank you for your interest in Annick Press. Annick publishes books for children ages six months to twelve years and for young adults.
Here are a few things to remember when submitting materials to us:
The main characters in our books are children. Therefore, if you wish to submit illustrations to us, we need to see how you portray children, especially children�s faces and children in action.
Our picture books are aimed at children ages six months to 9 years; fiction and non-fiction covers ages 5�12 years; novels are for ages 9 and up.
All our novels have full color covers and occasionally the interiors are illustrated with black and white line drawings.
The art director�s preference is to receive good color prints by mail. Never send originals. Address all submissions to �The Art Director�, so that we can properly register your illustrations in our logbook/tracking system.
Kindly send copies of your illustrations to:
Annick Press
15 Patricia Avenue
Toronto, ON
M2M 1H9
If we decide that your work might be suitable for future projects, your samples will be placed in our illustrators' file. This file is periodically consulted for new books. If we are not able to use your work your samples will be returned, provided you have supplied a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Remember to include a covering letter and a stamped, self-addressed envelope large enough, with sufficient postage, to safely return your work. If you do not wish your material to be returned but would like a response we require a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Please note that we cannot return material with non-Canadian or international postage stamps. All responses or materials being returned require Canadian postage. Contact your local post office for information on international postal coupons. Replies and returns may take some time to process. If you have a web site please include the address with your submission.
If you wish to send samples of your work by email or computer disk please be aware that any artwork sent in this way is not currently being filed and you will only be sent a standard email response to notify you that your submission has been received.
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