What We’re Looking For

✔ Children’s books (ages 4–8):
Picture books • Early readers • Nature themes • Outdoor adventure • Animal stories • Heartfelt lessons

We are currently interested in projects that reflect one or more of the following:

• Children’s picture books or early readers (ages 4–8)

• Nature-based or environmental themes

• Quiet wisdom, curiosity, and observation

• Educational or classroom-friendly storytelling

• Values-led narratives (care, patience, stewardship)

• Stories with long-term, evergreen appeal

We favor books that:

• Are gentle rather than loud

• Invite reflection rather than spectacle

• Respect a child’s intelligence and attention span

✔ Activity & companion books:
Adventure journals • Nature logs • Coloring/activity books

What We Are Not Good Fit For

To respect everyone’s time, please note that we do not accept:

We do not offer:

• Unfinished manuscripts

• First drafts without revision

• Rhyming texts that have not been professionally reviewed

• Stories written primarily to teach a moral or lesson

• Books focused on trends, gimmicks, or novelty

• AI-generated manuscripts or illustrations

• Adult fiction, memoirs, or poetry

• Books outside the children’s market

• Projects seeking guaranteed sales, rankings, or marketing outcomes

• Illustration sourcing

• Free editing or speculative reviews

• Vanity publishing services

Path to Working With Us

Authors may work with Quinne & Co. Press in one of two ways:

1. Publishing Services

For authors planning to self-publish but seeking professional guidance, editing, or production support.

Services include:

• Manuscript assessment

• Editorial services

• Layout and print setup

• Cover coordination

2. Imprint Publishing Path (Selective)

For authors seeking to publish their work under the Quinne & Co. Press imprint. Titles are reviewed by submission and accepted based on alignment, readiness, and fit with our publishing philosophy.

Acceptance into the imprint does not imply a legal partnership or shared ownership of the press.

These services are fee-based and outlined on our Publishing Services page.

Acceptance is not guaranteed.

Thank You

We look forward to discovering stories that help kids explore, imagine, and grow.

What to Submit

Review Timeline

• We respond to submissions within 4–6 weeks

• Due to volume, we may not be able to provide individual feedback

• If your project is not a fit, we encourage you to pursue other publishing paths

Our Philosophy

We believe:

• Every book deserves care

• Not every book belongs with every publisher

• Clarity is a form of respect

Whether or not we work together, we wish you well on your publishing journey.

Please email the following to publisher@quinneandcopress.com:

• Your query letter (short pitch, target age, contact info)

• Your full manuscript (PDF or Word)

• Current Status (Draft, revised, edited)

• Whether illustrations are complete or planned

• Your publishing goals (services vs. Imprint Publishing Path)

• A short author bio

• Optional: 2–4 illustration samples or portfolio link

Submission missing this information may not be reviewed

Subject line: Submission – Your Book Title – Your Name