‘Knowledge, advice, encouragement, and inspiration; this book helped turn my dream into reality.’ Alice Oseman, writer-illustrator of the bestselling Heartstopper series
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 ...
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 Theo Ghostwriting by Sam Binnie Choosing your audience by Finn Longman Being a successful self-published author by Griselda Heppel Writing poems for children by Laura Mucha Author–agent contracts by Lydia Silver The many hats of a literary agent by Christabel McKinley Picture book: illustration by Siân Roberts Picture book: writing by Sital Gorasia Chapman
Creating comic books by Jamie Smart
‘Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.’ Julia Donaldson
Imprint: Bloomsbury Yearbooks
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 22nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 150mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 420g
ISBN: 9781399421270
ISBN 10: 1399421271
Series: Writers' and Artists'
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 17 July 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Major sections on: Books Poetry Literary agents Illustration Newspapers and magazines Stage, screen and audio Societies, prizes and festivals Publishing advice and resources Copyright and contracts Money, tax and benefits
For over 20 years, the Children’s 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 22 editions by writers such as Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson, Quentin Blake, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff, Michael Rosen, Eoin Colfer and many more.
Reviews for Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026: The best advice on writing and publishing for children
Riffle these pages and turn your dream into an ambition * Frank Cottrell Boyce, Waterstones Children’s Laureate * Stuffed full of useful facts to help you get writing (and drawing). * Liz Pichon * Takes the great advice that’s in this Yearbook. * David Almond * To find your way as a children's author, CWAYB should be your first port of call. * Sarah Crossan *
