Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026

‘Knowledge, advice, encouragement, and inspiration; this book helped turn my dream into reality.’ Alice Oseman, writer-illustrator of the bestselling Heartstopper seriesCelebrating its 22nd edition, this indispensable Children''s Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages.Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more ...New articles for 2026 include:Foreword by Ross Montgomery (winner of the Children''s Book Award 2025)Publishing options for debut writers by Andy Darcy TheoGhostwriting by Sam BinnieChoosing your audience by Finn LongmanBeing a successful self-published author by Griselda HeppelWriting poems for children by Laura MuchaAuthor–agent contracts by Lydia SilverThe many hats of a literary agent by Christabel McKinleyPicture book: illustration by Siân RobertsPicture book: writing by Sital Gorasia Chapman Creating comic books by Jamie Smart‘Between the covers of this book is everything you need to kno
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