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Hey! 👋 We're now accepting submissions for Curiosity Unlocked Books! If you've already submitted to me for Math Fiction or STEAM fiction on the previous forms, your manuscript is already under review. Learn more and submit here: freespiritpublishing.submitt…
I'm so excited to share our new imprint at @tcmpub Curiosity Unlocked Books! Learn more here: publishersweekly.com/pw/by-t…
I'll be posting more about our submission guidelines this week! I'm seeking books for curious kids. 💕
Hey! 👋 We're now accepting submissions for Curiosity Unlocked Books! If you've already submitted to me for Math Fiction or STEAM fiction on the previous forms, your manuscript is already under review. Learn more and submit here: freespiritpublishing.submitt…
Call for submissions! I'm currently looking for math fiction, social studies fiction, and authors writing about disabilities. Learn more and submit here: freespiritpublishing.submitt…
Free Spirit submissions are closed while we catch up on reviews. In the meantime, submissions ARE open for the 2025 Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest and a special call for manuscripts aligned with social studies topics! freespiritpublishing.submitt…
The Black Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest 2025 is OPEN! Submit your children’s picture book for a chance to win! Please share. Details here: go.teachercreatedmaterials.c…
I am thrilled to share that my nonfiction book, ON MY TERMS: HEALING PRACTICES FOR TEENS WHO’VE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, is coming soon! Thank you @FSPacquisitions and @FreeSpiritBooks for believing in this book. ❤️
I'm moderating panel with three amazing @FreeSpiritBooks
authors at the NAEYC Annual Conference. Come see our session "Through the Minds and Hearts of Children: A Conversation with Children's Book Creators." Will you be there? #naeycAC
The Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest is open for submissions! Top 3 winners get cash prizes and swag. Learn more here: go.teachercreatedmaterials.c…
📣NOW OPEN: The 1st annual Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest is here!
Cosponsored by @contodopress, the contest aims to uplift Latino picture book writers and their authentic stories📝❤️
ENTER NOW: hubs.ly/Q02N_vQK0
Our new title “Papa and Pearl” is now available!
“Papa and Pearl”, by author @AnnetteMClayton and illustrator @kimillustration, is a sweet story of the love between father and daughter that stays constant, even through big change.
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Free Spirit Publishing is currently closed to unsolicited Submissions. If you already have one out with us, it's going through our normal review process. I'll share here when we open up submissions again. 📚💕
🔔 Announcing an EXTENSION for Walter Grant applications! 🔔
We will be extending our deadline for this round of Walter Grants until August 14th, 2024! Emerging writers and illustrators with diverse backgrounds, don’t miss this chance to apply!
💻 bit.ly/WalterGrants2024
ALT A pink promotional graphic with a bright red banner in the top left-hand corner that says, “Extension!” in all-caps. The graphic shows a big white bubble that says, "Walter Grant Applications Now Open!" in big bold letters. Beneath the text are three clipart illustrations of people writing at their desks. The first person has long black hair and is wearing a coral colored cardigan as they write on loose leaf paper by hand. The second person has dark brown skin, short black hair, and is wearing a gold-striped polo shirt as they sit at their desk, writing by hand. The last person has long brown hair tied back in a pony tail and is wearing a red sweatshirt with the sleeves rolled up to the elbow. They're sitting in front of their bookshelves and referencing several pieces of paper around them as they sit at their desk and write by hand. At the very bottom of the graphic is a neon yellow banner that says “closes on August 14th, 2024!”
ALT A pink promotional graphic with a bright red banner in the top left-hand corner that says, “Extension!” in all-caps. The graphic itself is styled to appear as a search engine followed by a bubble with the search results. The query typed into the search bar says, "How long will applications be open?" Answer: Walter Grant applications will now be open until August 14th, 2024. For this cycle, we will be awarding up to 15 Walter Grants!
Con Todo Press & @FreeSpiritBooks are partnering up to bring you the Latino Voices in Children’s Lit Writing Contest! Sign up to be reminded when submissions open on Sept 9: go.freespirit.com/latino-voi…. Awards include cash prizes consideration for publication. Please spread the word.
UPDATED BOOK TOUR 📚
Rachel Funez brings "Sonia and the Super-Duper Disasters" to life on her upcoming book tour!
Find out more about each event and mark your calendars:
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🌈#QueerPit is TOMORROW!!🌈
❤️ 8am-8pm EST
🧡 Schedule your pitches
💛 NO moodboards or attachments
💚 Up to 4 pitches per manuscript, 1 per hour
💙 Rules on our website: queerpit.wordpress.com/faq/
💜 Don't forget the hashtag!!
ALT rainbow graphic announcing that QueerPit is tomorrow! July 1st, 8am-8pm EST. below, this year's slogan reads GIVING PRIDE MONTH ONE MORE DAY
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no images
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up to 12 pitches
4 per manuscript
to agents & editors
lgbtqia writers
Our title “Hello, Beech Tree!” is now available! 🌳📘 Author @swirlz_1 shares a story of a class & its beloved playground tree. When the tree is cut down, the students use their art skills to show their respect for the tree & the environment. Buy it now!
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2 of our titles have been selected as INDIES Finalists! Paula’s Patches by Gabriella Aldeman & illustrated by Rocio Arreola Mendoza was selected along with I Think I Think A Lot by Jessica Whipple & illustrated by Josee Bisaillon. Congratulations to the authors and illustrators!