At this age, readers are ready for well-written books that range widely in subject matter, from fantasy to fiction grounded in history to books about everyday life. Manuscripts should be of high literary quality, embody humane values, and contribute to cultural understanding. We are especially interested in fiction set in the contemporary world and in fiction that explores our relationship to the natural world. We welcome submissions from writers who have previously published a book of fiction or nonfiction for children or adults, or a minimum of three short stories or pieces of nonfiction in nationally distributed commercial or literary journals.
Translations are welcome.
Please note that we do not publish children's picture books, poetry, or collections of short stories. Children's Book Reader Milkweed Editions 1011 Washington Ave. For notification of the safe arrival of your manuscript, please include a stamped, self-addressed postcard. Send a photocopy of your manuscript, not the original. Our review process can take from one to six months.