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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers


Submission Guidelines for Writers and Illustrators Eerdmans Books for Young Readers publishes picture books, middle reader and young adult fiction and nonfiction. We seek manuscripts that that are honest, wise, and hopeful; but we also publish stories that simply delight us with their storyline, characters, or good humor. Stories that celebrate diversity, stories of historical significance, and stories that relate to current issues are of special interest to us at this time. We currently publish 12 to 18 books a year.

Specifically interested in books with these subjects or themes: religion, religious, Christian, picture books, biographies, middle reader, young adult fiction and non-fiction

Main Address: 2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids MI 49505 United States
Phone: 616-459-4591 Toll Free: 800-253-7521
Fax: 616-459-6540
Updated 3/12/2010

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Manuscript SubmissionsPolicy:
We will consider only submissions sent exclusively to Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, clearly marked “exclusive” on the outside of... More
Contact Information:Ms. Judy Zylstra
Acquisitions Editor
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids MI 49505
USA
Updated 9/21/2007
Contact Information:Mr. Jon Pott
Editor-in-Chief
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Phone:
616-459-4591
Updated 1/24/2006
Illustrator SubmissionsPolicy:
Illustrators may submit samples of their artwork. Please do not send original art; submit photocopies or printed media and include a lis... More
Contact Information:Ms. Gayle Brown
Art Director
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids MI 49505
USA
Updated 9/21/2007
Fiction SubmissionsPolicy: same as manuscript
Non-Fiction SubmissionsPolicy: same as manuscript
Photographer SubmissionsPolicy: same as illustrator
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1. The Child's Story Bible (Hardcover)
    Author: Catherine F Vos
Young Adult 09/1983
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185 Reviews  
2. The Jesse Tree (Paperback)
    Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
    Illustrator: Bee Willey
Ages 9-12 08/01/2011
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42 Reviews  
3. The Legend of Saint Nicholas (Hardcover)
    Author: Anselm Grun
    Illustrator: Giuliano Ferri
(Unknown)  08/08/2014
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10 Reviews  
4. Psalms for Young Children (Hardcover)
    Author: Marie-Helene Delval, Marie-helen Delval
    Illustrator: Arno
Ages 4-8 01/02/2008
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43 Reviews  
5. Four Feet, Two Sandals (Hardcover)
    Author: Karen Lynn William, Karen Lynn Williams, Khadra Mohammad, K/H (PATHWAYS)
    Illustrator: Doug Chayka
Ages 4-8 08/01/2007
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222 Reviews  
6. Brother Hugo and the Bear (Hardcover)
    Author: Katy Beebe
    Illustrator: S. D. Schindler
(Unknown)  04/04/2014
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7. Dangerous Journey: The Story of Pilgrim's Progress (Hardcover)
    Author: Oliver Hunkin
    Illustrator: Linda Parry
Ages 9-12 07/10/1985
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296 Reviews  
8. A Girl Called Problem (Paperback)
    Author: Katie Quirk
Ages 9-12 04/19/2013
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66 Reviews  
9. Soldier Bear (Hardcover)
    Author: Bibi Dumon Tak
Ages 9-12 08/22/2011
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52 Reviews  
10. Exodus (Hardcover)
    Author: Brian Wildsmith
Ages 4-8 10/06/1998
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23 Reviews  
11. A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams (Hardcover)
    Author: Jennifer Bryant
    Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Ages 9-12 07/09/2008
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385 Reviews  
12. Christopher Sat Straight Up in Bed (Hardcover)
    Author: Kathy Long
    Illustrator: Patricia Cantor
Ages 4-8 02/07/2013
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11 Reviews  
13. Masada: The Last Fortress (Paperback)
    Author: Gloria D. Miklowitz
Young Adult 08/13/1999
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30 Reviews  
14. The Lord's Prayer (Paperback)
    Author: Tim Ladwig
    Illustrator: Tim Ladwig
Ages 4-8 07/2002
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19 Reviews  
15. Gilgamesh the Hero (School & Library Binding)
    Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
    Illustrator: David Parkins
Ages 9-12 08/2003
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107 Reviews  
16. Good King Wenceslas (Hardcover)
    Author: J. M Neale
    Illustrator: Tim Ladwig
Ages 4-8 07/26/2005
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54 Reviews  
17. Our Father (Board book)
    Author: Sabrina Bus
    Illustrator: Xavier Deneux
Baby−PreK 05/22/2006
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23 Reviews  
18. Klimt and His Cat (Hardcover)
    Author: Berenice Capatti, Shannon A. White
    Illustrator: Octavia Monaco
Ages 4-8 09/22/2004
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35 Reviews  
19. Dorothy Day: Friend to the Forgotten (Kindle Edition)
    Author: Deborah Kent
(Unknown)  09/30/2003
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20. Hail Mary (Board book)
    Author: Sabrina Bus, Xavier Deneux
    Illustrator: Xavier Deneux
Baby−PreK 05/22/2006
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25 Reviews  
21. Bully.com (Paperback)
    Author: Joe Lawlor
Ages 9-12 04/01/2013
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54 Reviews  
22. Leading Little Ones to God: A Child's Book of Bible Teachings (Hardcover)
    Author: Marian M. Schoolland
Ages 4-8 09/1981
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160 Reviews  
23. Brigid's Cloak (Paperback)
    Author: Bryce Milligan
    Illustrator: Helen Cann
Ages 4-8 08/23/2005
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45 Reviews  
24. Is It Big or Is It Little? (Hardcover)
    Author: Claudia Rueda
(Unknown)  07/05/2013
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46 Reviews  
25. The Song of Francis and the Animals (Hardcover)
    Author: Pat Mora
    Illustrator: David Frampton
Ages 4-8 08/30/2005
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16 Reviews  
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