Raven Tree Press, LLC - Submission Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Submit your Manuscript

Raven Tree Press publishes high quality bilingual (English/Spanish) children's picture books. We look for family oriented storylines with universal appeal for elementary aged children. We do not publish reference books, religious topics, non-fiction, or activity books at this time.

Raven Tree Press accepts unsolicited manuscripts periodically throughout the year. It is best to review guidelines throughout the year using our website at www.raventreepress.com before sending your work as needs and desired stories may change. Simultaneous submissions are permitted. We will reply to submissions if a SASE is included with the work or via email, when submitted electronically.

Please submit your full children's picture book manuscript double-spaced written in English. Raven Tree Press will translate if contract is established. When sending electronically please submit in Word or in pdf. Be sure name and contact information is embedded in the work.
Query letters will not be answered.
We accept manuscripts with or without illustrations.
Do not send original artwork-- color copies only, please.
Author bio including expertise, publications, and story conception must be included.
Conflict resolution, problem solving, family values-based stories welcomed.
Strong desire for books that can be developed into a series.
Stories that integrate learning in science, history, language, and mathematics encouraged.
Length of work 750 words maximum. No minimum length required.

We are NOT accepting

Rhyming pieces
Alphabet books
Word count over 750
Word play

We pay authors advances and royalties upon contract signing. We will respond within 1-2 months. We guarantee response when these guidelines are followed.

Send all manuscripts for consideration to:

Raven Tree Press
Attn: Submissions
PO Box 11505
Green Bay, WI 54307-1505

Electronic submissions should follow the same guidelines, including Manuscript Submission in the RE: of the email and sent to: raven@raventreepress.com

Submit your Illustrations

Raven Tree Press publishes award winning bilingual (English/Spanish) children's picture books. Since the artwork is as important as the story in a picture book, we look for artists with unique styles and interesting approaches in capturing a child's attention.

Raven Tree Press accepts unsolicited art samples periodically throughout the year. It is best to review guidelines posted on our website throughout the year at www.raventreepress.com before sending your work, as needs and desired style requirements may change. Simultaneous submissions are permitted. We will reply to submissions if a self-addressed stamped enveloped is included with the work or via email address submitted.

Do not send original artwork-- color copies only, please. If electronic artwork is submitted, please send as PDF. Artwork will not be returned.
Illustrator bio including expertise and published work must be included.
Samples should show variety of styles and mediums.
Include your name, address, phone, email, and website (when available) on samples.
Strong desire for illustrations that tell a story through expression or artistic interpretation. Artwork that tells a story, highly desired.
Book design experience is preferred, but not required.

We pay illustrators advances and royalties upon contract signing. We will respond within 1-2 months. We guarantee response when these guidelines are followed.

Send all art samples for consideration to:

Raven Tree Press
Attn: Submissions
PO Box 11505
Green Bay, WI 54307-1505

Electronic submissions should follow the same guidelines and send to: raven@raventreepress.com

Raven Tree Press 1400 Miller Parkway McHenry, IL 60050 e-mail: raven@raventreepress.com