Charlesbridge Publishing
The Charlesbridge Trade Division publishes high-quality books for children, with a goal of creating lifelong readers and learners. We believe that books for children should offer accurate information, promote a positive worldview, and embrace a child’s innate sense of wonder and fun. To this end, we continually strive to seek new voices, new visions, and new directions in children’s literature.
Specifically interested in books with these subjects or themes: Charlesbridge publishes both picture books and transitional “bridge books” (books ranging from early readers to middle-grade chapter books). Our nonfiction books focus on nature, science, social studies, and multicultural topics. Our fiction titles in
Main Address: |
85 Main Street Watertown MA 02472 United States America | Phone: 1-800-225-3214 or 617-926-0329 |
| Fax: 1-800-926-5775 or 617-926-5720 |
Updated 3/12/2010 |
While JacketFlap strives to maintain up-to-date information, we recommend that you contact the publisher using the information here to confirm that the contact information is current. If you have more up-to-date information, please click the Edit or Add links on this page to edit this publisher's information and earn points, which you can redeem for Amazon.com or BookSense gift certificates.
Manuscript Submissions | Policy: See website. Charlesbridge accepts unsolicited manuscripts submitted exclusively to us for a period of three months. “Exclusive Submis... MoreSee website. Charlesbridge accepts unsolicited manuscripts submitted exclusively to us for a period of three months. “Exclusive Submission” should be written on all envelopes and cover letters.
Due to the high volume of submissions, we respond only to manuscripts of interest to us.
All other manuscripts will be recycled. If you have not heard back from us after three months, you may assume we do not have a place for your project and submit it elsewhere.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WHAT TO SEND
Please submit only one or two manuscript(s) at a time.
For picture books and shorter bridge books, please send a complete manuscript. For fiction books longer than 30 manuscript pages, please send a detailed plot synopsis, a chapter outline, and three chapters of text. For nonfiction books longer than 30 manuscript pages, please send a detailed proposal, a chapter outline, and one to three chapters of text.
We are not actively seeking alphabet books, board books, coloring books, activity books, or books with audiotapes or CD-ROMs.
Manuscripts should be typed and double-spaced. Please do not submit material by email, by fax, or on a computer disk. Illustrations are not necessary.
Please make a copy of your manuscript, as we cannot be responsible for submissions lost in the mail.
Please include your name and address on the first page of your manuscript and in your cover letter. Be sure to list any previously published work or relevant writing experience.
|
Contact Information: | Ms. Yolanda LeRoy Editorial Director Charlesbridge Publishing 85 Main Street 3rd Floor Watertown MA 02472 | Phone:
| 617-926-0329
|
Updated 11/27/2006 |
Illustrator Submissions | Policy: Please send samples of your work that demonstrate strong originality, excellent conceptual abilities, and technical accomplishment in yo... MorePlease send samples of your work that demonstrate strong originality, excellent conceptual abilities, and technical accomplishment in your chosen media.
Please include your name, address, and telephone number on every illustration sample.
Be sure to list any previously published works in your cover letter or include a résumé.
Please do not send any original art, as we cannot be responsible for samples lost in the mail.
Artists who would like their samples returned to them should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) of appropriate size with sufficient postage (not a check or cash).
If you would like us to confirm receipt of your materials, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped postcard with your submission. Samples submitted without a SASE will be recycled.
Due to the large volume of submissions we receive, we are unable to respond to telephone queries about samples.
Art Director- Susan Sherman |
Contact Information: | Ms. Susan Sherman Trade Art Director Charlesbridge Publishing 85 Main Street Watertown MA 02472 USA [email protected] | | |
Updated 11/21/2006 |
Fiction Submissions | Policy: same as manuscript guidelines above |
Non-Fiction Submissions | Policy: Specializes in nature, concept and multicultural books
length - 1000 words (non-fiction picture books) |
Photographer Submissions | Policy: Same as illustrator guidelines above |