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Elissa Schauer
InterVarsity Press
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*AGENTED SUBMISSIONS ONLY* Hello! I am the Executive Editor at InterVarsity Press (IVP) where I have championed the children’s imprint—IVP Kids—as well as a new collection of Bible studies (and they also allow me to work with a few of my favorite Trade authors). Before working at IVP (over a decade ago), I was a classroom teacher and a children’s curriculum writer. I’m also a mom of three young adults, and I live outside of Chicago with my husband and our dog in our nearly empty nest. Here’s what I’m looking for: I love strong and fun and flawed characters I love to be surprised by cleverness (bonus points if you can make me laugh!) I love amplifying diverse voices I love to learn but I don’t want to be hit over the head with a message I love to be challenged
Submission Guidelines
For IVP Kids consideration, authors should submit a proposal and a complete manuscript draft. Proposal: A concept statement. In 50 to 100 words summarize the message and purpose of your book, and what benefits it will offer readers. Who the book is for. Explain who the target audience is–including ages and grades–and why they will be attracted to this content/message. Your passion for the message/content. Tell why you are passionate about this message, why it is of value, and why YOU are the right person to deliver this message. Author bio. Include relevant professional and personal experience and relationships. Include any previous publications, social media handles, and any other interesting elements that help us to know more about you. 3-4 comparable titles. Identify books that address similar content or include a similar message, and explain how your book is different. Support of promotion. Identify what you would do to support the promotion of this book; please include organizational and individual connections, as well as potential endorsers and influencers. Complete manuscript: Illustration suggestions can be included, but are not mandatory at this stage. Note that all picture books include a Note from the Author on the last page (approx. 275 words). That element is not required for submission. Vital Info @@elissaschauer Linkedin W
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