Albatros Books is a leading independent children’s book publisher focused on playful, educational, and inspiring books for kids and young readers. Our mission is to publish exceptional titles that spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading in children.
At Albatros Books, we publish a diverse range of children’s literature, including:
We are currently seeking high-quality manuscripts with characters and storylines that children themselves will be interested in, especially books that will make them laugh, wonder, feel deeply, and see the world in new ways. We value excellent storytelling with a strong point of view.
If you’re writing for children and want to publish with a press that prioritizes impactful storytelling, diverse representation, and reader engagement, we want to hear from you.
Before submitting, we encourage you to get to know our books and our mission. Understanding what we publish is the best way to see if your work is a strong fit. Please note that we do not accept any material created by AI.
To submit your work send us the following as a single PDF or Word document:
email for subscriptions: submissions@albatrosbooks.com
A great query letter helps your manuscript stand out. Here’s what to include:
While we read every submission with care, due to the high volume we receive, we are only able to respond to submissions that we are interested in pursuing further. If we feel your manuscript is a good fit, we will reach out to you directly.
We strongly recommend exploring our published titles and reading about our editorial mission to see if your manuscript aligns with our vision. Submitting a manuscript tailored to our publishing style increases your chances of success.
We can’t wait to discover your story. Thank you for considering Albatros Books, a trusted name in quality children’s publishing.