Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026: The best advice on writing and publishing for children

(Paperback, 22nd edition)

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This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar! Joseph Coelho, Childrens Laureate

Celebrating 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 ...

Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published. Julia Donaldson

Reviews

Riffle these pages and turn your dream into an ambition * Frank Cottrell Boyce *
Stuffed full of useful facts to help you get writing (and drawing). * Liz Pichon *
Takes the great advice thats in this Yearbook. * David Almond *
To find your way as a children's author, CWAYB should be your first port of call. * Sarah Crossan *

Author Bio

For over 20 years, the Childrens Writers & Artists Yearbook, sister to the Writers & Artists Yearbook, has been providing writers of children and young adult fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and scripts with invaluable and up-to-date advice on all aspects of the writing and publishing process. Used, recommended, and with articles across its 21 editions by writers such as Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson, Quentin Blake, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff, Michael Rosen, Eoin Colfer and many more.