Scholastic book fairs is a global business, with operations in all 50 states as well as in australia, canada, india, new zealand, the philippines, puerto rico. We are looking for a range of styles and mediums which can be used for picture books, colour junior fiction and black and white novels. Manuscript and art submission guidelines general notes. School book fairs are a wonderful week long reading event, with mobile bookcases packed with the best books to sell to your pupils. Scholastic, the worlds largest publisher and distributor of childrens books, offers content and products for children over 150 countries scholastic. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. If you are an active member of scbwi, certain scholastic im. Picture books, nonfiction, fiction, novels, cinema and tv tieins, education. Scholastic press, margaret hamilton books, omnibus books, scholastic australia. Welcome to the official scholastic australia facebook page. Scholastic education serves as the centre of pedagogical knowledge within the company. Get details on your fair dates, ewallet, online shopping, volunteer opportunities, and more. Scholastic australia is calling for illustration submissions from. Scholastic india runs a dynamic publishing programme which aims to produce innovative titles from the best of indian authors and illustrators, in a.
After your payment has been accepted, you will be given an 8digit receipt number. Jul 10, 2018 generally, scholastic is closed to unsolicited manuscripts. Scholastic is australias largest publisher and distributor of childrens books. It provides a platform where publishers, booksellers, agents, cultural organisations and press can meet, exchange ideas and identify business opportunities. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are make plans to go to a book fair and be. The first completely connected storage solution tailored to different book sizes. Major publisher accepting picture book submissions. More books means more choice, which means kids get to read the books they want to read.
We believe the best selection encompasses books suitable for both girls and boys within each age group, captures their. Generally, scholastic is closed to unsolicited manuscripts. Scholastic publishes recreational reading for children and young people, ages 014. It is the largest book fair in the country, preceding the lahore international book fair. Nov 20, 2018 the karachi international book fair is an annual book fair held in karachi, pakistan. Most are written by educators working in many settings and especially by teachers. Scholastic has been the market leader of australian childrens publishing for over 50 years, bringing the joy of reading to multiple generations of australian families. Scholastic professional books is committed to helping teachers by providing a full range of highquality books. Please record your receipt number in the space provided on your book fair form. A blizzard of books is headed your way venture deep into the icecold polar regions to the coolest reading expedition ever. Submitting manuscripts and teaching ideas scholastic. Jan 22, 2019 scholastic also accepts teaching ideas, or pitches, to its professional books program.
Please visit our virtual scholastic book fair faq section for more information. Scholastic australia books are sold around the world, and foreign rights sales represent a strong. Now, explain to me why scholastic would want another version of dr. If you apply to a job, you will be treated as a referral from me. If you run a scholastic book fair or a we are writers project, you can now earn scholastic rewards to spend on a huge range of teacher resources and childrens books for your school. To submit a pitch, compile a typed description of your idea, a sample of the activities youll include, the grade level the idea is aimed at, and a table of contents outlining the layout of the book. Why would they want a rehash of one of the most famous childrens books ever written. Submissions scholastic australia publishes books for children under four publishing imprintsscholastic press, scholastic australia, omnibus books and koala books.
Pegasus publishers submit online see our covid19 statement here. Childrens book publisher koala books is calling for picture book submissions for the first time since it was acquired by scholastic in early 20. Book club registrations and orders received by mail, fax, phone or online. Careers about us corporate office book fairs national service organization nso college students and recent grads benefits help careers about. We are happy to receive unsolicited illustration samples, but please do not send original artwork as it will not be returned and there may not be a response. Scholastic australia collects personal information directly from our customers via. Use your scholastic dollars tm to purchase more educational products than ever before. Simply sign in to your toolkit to start shopping the catalog online. Please refer to your book fair invitation, or contact your school, to confirm the dates of your upcoming book fair. Scholastic works with an impressive selection of authors and illustrators whose picture, fiction and nonfiction publications enrich our childrens lives.
At this stage we are not accepting submissions of any unsolicited manuscripts or artwork portfolios. Be honest with yourself because any agent is going to ask you the same thing. Scholastic australia, lisarow, new south wales, australia. As a publisher of youth magazines, the first publication was the western pennsylvania scholastic. Our publishing focus is on books by canadians or of canadian interest that engage children by reflecting their own contemporary experiences, affirm positive portrayals of people with differing experiences, and celebrate canadas diverse communities. A list of competing or comparable titles and how your book differs. With the look and feel of a bustling bookstore, these weeklong events feature mobile cases full of affordable books based on characters and subjects kids love and want to read about. Book fairs build the excitement and fun of reading in a popup bookshop event at your school. Guidelines for submitting manuscripts to scholastic. Major publisher accepting picture book submissions koala books, an imprint of scholastic australia, has announced a rare and exciting opportunity for picture book authors and illustrators the picture book festival of potential. We believe the best selection encompasses books suitable for both girls and boys within each age group, captures their imaginations and excites them about reading. Mar 16, 2018 other australian childrens publishers represented or attending the fair are text publishing, christmas press, hardie grant egmontlittle hare, harpercollins childrens books, penguin random house australia, hachette australialothian childrens books, scholastic australia, university of queensland press and walker books australia. Scholastic australia publishes books for children under four publishing imprintsscholastic press, scholastic australia, omnibus books and koala books. May 21, 2014 16 us childrens book publishers accepting manuscripts directly from writers 5212014 if you are a childrens or young adult author, you have the option of submitting your work directly to a number of publishers without needing a middleman.
Scholastic canada manuscript and art submission guidelines. Arctic adventure is the current theme for scholastic book fairs. If youre punching out your masterpiece on the typewriter, sorry, youll have to scan it. You can find scholastic products in book club, book fairs, the classroom, and retail chains and independent booksellers. We look at all genres as long as the book aligns with our ethos. In the 1940s, scholastic entered the book club business. It covered high school sports and social activities and debuted on october 22, 1920. As the worlds largest publisher of books for young readers, scholastic is top of the list for aspiring childrens authors wanting to get published, it publishes books. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Shop at the scholastic store for the best books for children, educational resources for kids, crafts for kids, teachings resources and more. Scholastic at home registrations and orders via the book club brochures, ads and fliers, fax, phone, email and online. Its impressive head office and distribution warehouse in markham, ontario is complemented by eleven book fair branches across canada. Affirm press welcomes submissions from both authors and agents. Join in sharing your stories and help create more traditions and memories.
Book fair payment should consist of one check made out to scholastic book fairs and include a copy of your financial form along with any completed reward sheets. We provide everything you need to promote and run your book fair. Submission dr2 scholastic australia pty limited intellectual. Students could rip out the form on the last page of a classroom magazine and submit their order through their teacher. Best of all, each fair provides kids access to more books. Now is the perfect time to shop the scholastic dollars catalog to gift new books to kids during school closures. If you are a professional teacher who has written a teaching strategy, activity resource, grade 4 to 8, or a scholastic reference book, then you can submit your ideas to scholastic to be published. This means you need to obtain a literary agent in order to get considered by scholastic. Your financial form can be found in your chairperson toolkit on the financial form file page. English language publisher of childrens 014 and educational books 05. Every scholastic book fair is packed with a multitude of genres, including fantasy, classics, reference, awardwinners, humour, nonfiction and mystery. From coast to coast, scholastic canada employs approximately 800 canadians, both full and parttime. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact your scholastic book fairs representative and let us know how we can help.
Scholastic australia is australias largest childrens book publisher with a turnover of. Youve spent your whole life chasing the feeling of a scholastic book fair. Id like to conduct a virtual scholastic book fair, but i have questions about this onlineonly fair. Scholastic book fairs conducts about 7,000 schoolbased fairs annually in australia, enabling a handson experience where children have access to a wide choice of books and igniting a lifelong passion for reading. She also oversaw the development of clubs ordering online cool, a service that allows teachers to submit book clubs orders via the internet, and parent cool, which enables families to submit orders to. Scholastic corporation is an american multinational publishing, education and media company. We want your book fair to be a great literacy event, so weve provided a range of free resources to help you make the most of your fair. Scholastic announces santino fontana as narrator for audio edition of the ballad of songbirds and snakes by suzanne collins april 8, 2020 scholastic to launch cat kid comic club an allnew graphic novel series by author and illustrator dav pilkey.
How to get a book published by scholastic pen and the pad. Scholastic australia publishes books for children under four publishing imprintsscholastic press, scholastic australia, omnibus books and. To access the online tools please enter your book fair number and password. Please note that making a payment does not order your childs books. Scholastic accepts unsolicited ideas in the area of professional books only. Koala books, an imprint of scholastic australia, has announced a rare and exciting opportunity for picture book authors and illustrators the picture book festival of potential. Please follow our guidelines accurately found here. Find out more about these wonderful creators and the books they have made by clicking on their names. Today, nearly 5 million students across the country order from scholastic book. Also, scholastic now requires parents to submit childrens names with birth dates to.
Book fairs help your school stock up on resources to enrich your childrens education. Please do not send complete manuscripts unless a specific request is made for one. Scholastic operates on a unique model, proudly partnering with both australian schools and major retailers. Scholastic australia made up of koala books, margaret hamilton books, omnibus. Scholastic publishes nearly 100 book titles each year. Scan books at your book fair for reading levels and agegrade appropriateness. Find out how scholastic provides support for and partners with distributors. Scholastic australia publishes books for children under four publishing imprints scholastic press, scholastic australia, omnibus books and koala books. See all of the details and pricing on pages 5 to 7 of the catalogue. All purchases earn scholastic rewards for your nominated school.
Scholastic also accepts teaching ideas, or pitches, to its professional books program. Scholastic india accepts unsolicited work in english for children and young adults in the following areas. When a school hosts a scholastic book fair, they bring students, teachers, families and the community together at their school to celebrate reading, and raise funds for books and resources for the school. Guidelines for submitting manuscripts to scholastic scholastic childrens books no longer accepts unsolicited manuscripts. Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years. Its a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level reading for pleasure, inside and outside of school, has real and longlasting benefits. Learn more on how to partner with local schools to promote and run scholastic book fairs. Book clubs the scholastic parent store scholastic parents book fairs klutz. Book fair orders received by mail, fax, phone or online. Koala books picture book festival of potential submissions drive opened on 10 february and will run until 28 february. In the 1980s, scholastic entered the book fair business. From 1028 february 2014 koala books will be accepting new picture book manuscripts and will also consider illustrators. Scholastic donated up to 1 million books to children in need when students in each participating classroom around the country read 100 books. Scholastic book fairs offers the top bestselling products from across the globe.
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