Do you have that unique voice that grabs the attention of a reader? I am looking for picture books, junior and young adult fiction, and children's nonfiction by New Zealand writers and/or illustrators. Please do not send poetry or short stories.
Send your submission as an attachment (word doc or PDF) with the title of your manuscript in the subject line.
Please allow 6 weeks for a response. If you haven't heard back by then please send a follow-up message. Subject: your title – followup
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Picture Books:
Please include a brief writing CV in your query letter.
Send the entire text (under 1000 words) as an attachment. Do not send illustration samples unless you are a professional illustrator.
Junior and young adult fiction:
Please include a brief writing CV in your query letter.
Send the first five chapters as an attachment (Word doc or PDF).
Send a ½ page synopsis as an attachment.
Nonfiction:
Please include a brief writing CV in your query letter
Send a proposal and sample chapters as an attachment (Word doc or PDF).
Illustrators:
Please include a brief illustrating cv in your query letter and a link to your website.
Sample illustrations in a variety of styles can be sent as an attachment. (PDF or Jpeg).