These books are usually published as part of a series, so it pays to shop about to get your work placed. Individual novels for the over 9s are limited to 40,000 words to keep printing costs down. Publishers are looking for authors they believe can deliver more than one book for their list. Nonfiction work is usually covered in-house or by a specialist. There is always a demand for new talented illustrators.
Work varies from line work, to jackets and full colour illustrations.
Whether you are submitting text or illustrations, never submit both together. Let the professionals decide where best to place your work. The magazine of Save the Children. No, unsolicited features. Approach in writing.