How i can get a kids book published, and if possible internationally?

Question

is a ilustrated book for kids

Answer 1

There are two types of publishing: Tradition and Self-Publishing. You will first need to decide which of these methods you want to pursue. Each has advantages and disadvantages that need to be researched. For instance, traditional publishing can be a very long road, littered with MANY rejections. Self-publishing will guarantee you a printed copy of your book, however you will not see it in a brick-and-mortar bookstore.

http://www.lulu.com is, in my opinion, the best self-publisher around. You can set up your book on their website, for free, and they will print copies as they are purchased. They do not edit your book, so you will need to take care of that on your own. This will also NOT get your book in a traditional bookstore, although you can purchase a very affordable package that would allow sale of your book through online bookstores like Amazon.

"Writer's Market", along with "The Guide to Literary Agents" are my two suggestions for diving into the traditional publishing market. I suggest looking for an agent first because they are the best step through the publishing door. You will create a submission package that matches the agents preferences (some, for instance, just want a query letter and summary in your first contact with them while others want more). Once you find an agent that is willing to represent you, they will market your book to publishers. Remember, in traditional publishing you should not be paying for anything! They get paid when you get paid!

This sounds more like the route that you want to go. The reason I suggest an agent for you is because you are interested in international publishing, and they will be able to negotiate those rights as well.

Happy writing!

Answer 2

Getting an agent may help, if you can afford it. Otherwise, get the Writer's Market and send it out to places who accept submissions fron unagented writers. And the other person was right, most publishers prefer to hier their own illustrators once they accept your book for publication. Good luck!

Answer 3

Try sending it to a company like Scholastic or Penguin that has branches in more than one country. However, be aware that most publishers don't like packages of text + illustration. They prefer to use their own illustrators.

Answer 4

good luck on that! go to barnes and noble, they sell a book that lists all the publishers for kids books. you have to mail out a million copies and hope someone bites.