Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026 - The best advice on writing and publishing for children

''This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility , so let its wisdom lift you and soar!'' Joseph Coelho, Children''s LaureateCelebrating its 22nd edition, this indispensable Children''s Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages.Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more ...This edition includes advice from writers such as Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth , Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, and bestselling picture book author Smriti Halls. ''Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.'' Julia Donaldson>

Product details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 17.07.2025
• EAN: 9781399421270
• ISBN: 978-1-399-42127-0
• No. of pages: 464
• Series: Writers' and Artists'
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; REFERENCE / Yearbooks & Annuals, Writing & editing guides, Writing skills, Writing and editing guides, Creative writing & creative writing guides, Creative writing and creative writing guides, Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs, Publishing industry & book trade, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Authorship, Publishing and book trade