Young Dragons submissions are open.
Submission Guidelines
Young Dragons publishes creative, socially conscious, educational, and humorous fiction and non-fiction titles for children of all ages. We are actively seeking middle-grade (MG) books, fiction and non-fiction. Series are desired and allow the readers to follow and develop a relationship with the characters. We are currently only accepting submissions from agents.
Please note: Only submissions sent through the methods listed in these guidelines will be considered.
-Middle Grade Chapter Books written for 8-12-year-olds, traditionally these books are part of a series so the reader can develop a relationship with the characters (word count 45,000-50,000 words)
- Appropriate for the target audience
- Able to sustain the reader throughout the book
- Involve a clear conflict and in-depth character development
-Non-fiction and Biography
- We are actively seeking biographies about diverse people and cultures who have made a lasting impact on the world
- Educational books about people, places, or things
- Books that are historically accurate while still engaging the target audience
How to Submit: (Email submissions only)
- Send directly to: submissions@youngdragonspress.com
- Please send the complete manuscript
- If you are an author/illustrator or author/photographer, be sure to include samples (2-4) of your work
- We will respond to all submissions within four to six weeks after the submission period closes.
The subject line should read:
- SUBMISSION: (story title), Author (First name, Last name), Agent (Company)
Cover letter (query):
The cover letter should be an attachment Please include the following:
- A brief description of the story.
- Short bio of the author, mentioning publishing history or relevant background information.
- Two to three sentences telling us the inspiration for your story. Why should we publish your book?
- A listing of three comparative picture books published in the last five years and a few sentences describing how your book is different.
- Contact information along with email, phone number & social media links.
The manuscript:
- Should be attached as a WORD document or Google Doc
- Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced
Notification:
- We will respond to all submissions within 4-6 weeks after the submission period closes.
- Please include a sample of your artwork if you are an author/illustrator or author/photographer.
- Submissions that do not follow Young Dragons guidelines will not receive a notification.
