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Asia Citro
The Innovation Press
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About
Asia Citro is the founder and publisher of The Innovation Press, an independent children's book publisher she established. She is also a children's book author herself, known for the Zoey and Sassafras middle grade science-fantasy series.
Currently Looking For
What I’m looking for: I love quirky and creative manuscripts that aren’t iterations of children’s books that currently exist; an ideal manuscript either covers a new subject or uses a new presentation or approach to cover a perennial topic. Manuscripts that make me laugh are a huge plus. As a former classroom teacher, I also appreciate having some form of learning tied in and definitely have a penchant for manuscripts that promote STEM skills/learning. We love diverse characters (and are VERY interested in any #OwnVoices manuscripts) and characters who challenge traditional gender roles. The Innovation Press is open to all kinds of submissions (board books, picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and graphic novel), so long as the target audience falls in the PreK-5th grade range. More about The Innovation Press:
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to submissions@theinnovationpress.com To determine what materials to submit, please find the heading below that best describes your type of submission. ***PLEASE NOTE: If you have mimicked the style, structure, rhyme, or plot of a book that is already in existence, we are not interested in your submission. We only wish to receive ORIGINAL work, not work that has been heavily inspired.*** NON-FICTION/FICTION (board book, picture book, chapter book, middle grade, and graphic novel) At this time, we are only interested in submissions that appeal primarily to a PreK-5th grade audience. Your presentation of the material should be creative and engaging. We are particularly interested in hybrid texts that blend fiction elements with nonfiction elements, though we also welcome traditional fiction and nonfiction submissions. We love books that make us laugh and we get excited when we see a presentation/approach or subject we have not seen before. We are also actively seeking #OwnVoices submissions. To submit a book proposal, please include the following in an email to su*********@****************ss.com: A synopsis of your book The first 10 pages (either in the body of the email or as an attachment) A brief author biography ILLUSTRATOR SUBMISSIONS If you are an illustrator interested in working with us on future titles, please feel free to email us a link to your online portfolio at su*********@****************ss.com. As a general rule, we tend to c
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