Resources

Writers Market is a comprehensive guide to the submission process. This site supports the text by
offering members up-to-date guidelines and a handy submission tracker.

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is an international organization offering a
wealth of information and services focused in the realm of children's literature. The SCBWI hosts two
annual conferences and sponsors several writing grants.

Verla Kay's website includes workshop transcripts, chats with professionals in the field of children's
literature, and the Blue Boards. Membership is free!

Smartwriters is the home of the Write it Now! Competition, an "independent, multi-category
competition exclusively for children's writers and illustrators" run by Roxyanne Young and judged by
award-winning authors and known editors in the field.

Jacketflap is an extensive database of children's book publishers. This free site helps writers better
target their submissions to appropriate houses.

Cynthia Leitich Smith's website is loaded with recommended reading guides, writing resources and
author interviews.

The Institute of Children's Literature offers on-line and correspondence classes for writers of children
literature. A great place for beginning writers to work on craft, the ICL also offers graduates of the
basic class opportunities to learn in advanced course to help hone their skills. Graduates have
access to their site, weekly workshops, chats and forums.

The Purple Crayon was created by book editor and author, Harold Underdown. The site features
articles focused on children's book publishing, including advice on all phases of the publishing
process.

Agent Query - Agent Query is a database of literary agents, providing information and submission
tips for those seeking representation.

Writer.net and WritersDigest.com, provide writing resources, news and discussion for authors /
writers, editors, publishers and agents.