Writers and Illustrators Guidelines
Tradewind Books is a publisher of books for children and young adults. Please review our online catalogue to see our books.
Submission Policy
At Tradewind Books, we accept unsolicited submissions. We ask you to show in your cover letter that you have read at least three of our books. . All submissions must include a self-addressed and stamped envelope. We try to respond within three months. Please, do not submit more than one manuscript at a time.
Types of Submission
Picture Books:
We accept submissions from both writers and illustrators. Writers should submit an entire manuscript. If you are a professional illustrator submitting a picture book, please include the manuscript, a dummy book with at least three full color illustrations. Do not send original artwork.
Chapter Books:
Please submit the first three chapters, a chapter outline and a plot summary.
Young Adult Fiction:
We accept YA fiction only from Canadian authors.
Poetry:
Please send a book-length collection only.
Non-fiction:
We do not publish information books.
Illustrators:
We accept picture book projects and sample illustrations. The sample illustrations will be kept for reference. To submit a picture book, please see guidelines for picture books above. Address the sample illustrations to Carol Frank, our Art Director.
Where to Send Your Submission
Please submit your manuscript with a cover letter of relevant information, including your own experience with writing and publishing. All submissions should be sent to:
Tradewind Books
202-1807 Maritime Mews,
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3W7
Canada
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