becker&mayer! kids is often abbreviated as b&m!. This is an imprint of The Quartro Publishing Group that focuses on publishing children’s books that focus on portraying varying cultures, races, and abilities. They say this about the imprint: “We believe authenticity is even more important than just visibility. When people read about their own culture, it is often the nuances of the experience that are relatable. Our inspiring children’s list brings representation and positivity to the reading landscape of young readers everywhere.”
You can see their imprint page here. You can get a good feel for their catalog here. It’s clear that they publish fiction and nonfiction for children.
The full submission guidelines are on Quatro’s main submission page here.
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